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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're a prospective new family with a son who would be entering Kindergarten. REALLY want some honest feedback about the school (class sizes, teachers, etc.) Particularly interested to hear about the following: 1) how the transition into Kindergarten is handled, and 2) how well the school monitors kids being/getting sick (of course hard to avoid the spread of germs but had a great experience with a preschool who was really on top of it to avoid super spreaders, particularly for an immunocompromised child). Thanks so much for any helpful insight and guidance - we really appreciate it! And for what its worth, the "crazy parents" comments aren't particularly helpful.[/quote]

Lafayette parent here, going into our 4th year at the school. Thoughts:
1) Not sure what you mean by the "transition." The K teachers are trained to handle kids of that age, and are good about helping them deal with separation anxiety for the kids who didn't attend PK and are just starting school for the first time, and other big emotions that 4/5 year olds have. But the DCPS K curriculum at any school is pretty academic in nature, and it can be a difficult transition at any DCPS school from play-based PK to the more academic environment of K.

2) Teachers will send the kids to the nurse's office if they look unwell or complain. The nurse sends kids home if they have a fever over 99.5, and the kids aren't permitted back until they are 24 hrs fever-free. I see kids mask from time to time in the winter months, especially right before winter break (parents don't want their kids to get sick before vacation), and that seems to be an acceptable practice - not aware of anyone treating other kids poorly because they masked up. Otherwise, there isn't much the school can do. It is a big school and class sizes are on the bigger side, so keep that in mind re: exposure risk.

- not a crazy Lafayette parent who has encountered only a few crazy parents each year[/quote]

Thank you for this, I appreciate you taking the time. All makes sense and hope to connect with the not crazy parents soon :)[/quote]

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