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Need current information on best schools in or around Wichita Kansas


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vicjackmom November 15, 2012


My family will be moving to the Wichita area and I am looking for current information regarding the best schools in the area. I am specifically... More » 

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MagnetMom December 25, 2012


Hi vicjackmom, A great place to start would be here http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ You'll... More »

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Hello. moving to the Wichita area in May and have a 16 yr old with aspergers.


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stepho March 13, 2012


ello. moving to the Wichita area in May and have a 16 yr old with aspergers. Any ideas about the best high school in Wichita or the surrounding... More » 

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MagnetMom March 23, 2012


Hi stepho, First try: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Reading the parent reviews and the rankings... More »

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jenn1204 March 25, 2012


Hello there! You might want to check out the Maize school district. They have a great Special needs program there at the... More »

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Best School Districts in Wichita/Hesston Area Info.


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coexist4peace June 27, 2011


Anyone please offer info on Wichita/ Hesston Kansas area schools for relocating to this area with a 7th grader and need language arts/math taught... More » 

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JustDucky October 14, 2011


We moved from Wichita to Hesston and found that, even though it is a lot smaller, the Hesston faculty and staff seem to... More »

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Is my child put in any elementary school, or can I pick?


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tnkear June 3, 2011


I need to get my 5 year old child enrolled for kindergarten. Can anyone tell me how it works? Does she have to go where she is placed in the system... More » 

Montessori Schools


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BoogieSnickles October 12, 2010


Does anyone have their child in a Montessori school here in Wichita? Do you recommend one over the other?

WHEN IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL


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HELEN211 July 29, 2009


WHEN IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Is the school required to notify me if my child does not pass any subject in the state assessment?


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mslack July 25, 2009


Is my child required to take any additional math (remedial) classes if they do not pass the math state assessment?

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mslack July 27, 2009


Grades were okay. (B and C's) I found out from the Principal that my daughter was given the state assessment before she... More »

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teachukid July 28, 2009


In California high school students are given 3 different assessments. Benchmark assessments are grade level specific... More »

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Need to know what school to pick


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mom2jenco February 28, 2009


moving to wichita, my son is 16 and is very inovled with Jrotc and church youth group. Can you help me narrow the choices..thanks

what days are oaklawn ele out for?


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sams52 February 11, 2009


what days are oaklawn ele out for?

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healthy11 February 11, 2009


Hi. Your post caught my eye, because I grew up next to a town called Oaklawn, but it was in IL. Unfortunately, the chance... More »

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What's a great elementary school in Leon? What makes it great?


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EllasDad August 14, 2008


What's a great elementary school in Leon? What makes it great?

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oldmom2three December 10, 2009


Why is it you have to be a "member" of this community for 15 generations before your children have a "prayer" at being... More »

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