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We're still new to the school and so far things are not great but good. We love the community feel and nurturing atmosphere and all the opportunities to be involved in our son's educational life. His teacher and I communicate well and rather frequently, and she is dedicated and attentive to our concerns. The downside has more to do with mandates coming down from the district level - budget cuts (no Spanish this year for kindergarteners, no science teacher I believe), strict standardized math curriculum that allows no flexibility for kids performing lower or higher than the level prescribed. Our son has made great strides in reading so far but is doing math that he was doing at ages 2 and 3. Principal rarely makes eye contact with us, which seems small but big when compared to principals at other schools who actually greet each child every morning.
When settling in the Triangle area, we chose Chapel Hill because we had heard that the schools were the best in the area. We've been at Seawell 2 years. Our daughter had one great year (this year) and one mediocre, attitude-damaging year (last year). Of course, that can happen anywhere--and, at the elementary level the individual classroom teacher is the deciding factor in your child's experience. Last year, we were unlucky; this year we were very lucky. I am pleased by the range of 'extras' my daughter receives, including Spanish 3 days a week and a gym program that really teaches her about fitness and health rather than simply playing games. So, overall we are pleased. Our daughter has made great progress in reading and math and found a love for Spanish. We wish the science program had better support.
A wonderful school with dedicated administration and teachers. Even though Seawell is a bit over its capacity, you would never know it by how smoothly things run. Great multicultural experience for all. Highly recommended.
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