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IB or not?


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priyaprathap December 9, 2012


Pls help.Trying to move my son out of a bad school district.He is in 7th grade now and will start 8th grade in a new school.So confused between... More » 

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MagnetMom December 25, 2012


Hi priyaprathap, Many families do like IB curriculum. It's a leg-up on college applications, as they have... More »

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priyaprathap January 17, 2013


Thank you so much Magnet mom for taking the time to reply.Will check on the links you posted

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What are the best middle & high schools in Northeast Phila & northern subarbs?


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marinagolden December 6, 2012


Hello, What are the best middle & high public schools in northeast Phila & closest northern suburbs? Thanks!

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MagnetMom December 25, 2012


Hi marinagolden and welcome to GreatSchools Philadelphia Parent Community. A great place to start would be here:... More »

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Any recommendation on a good public or charter school at Chestnut Hill?


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TalisT July 30, 2012


We are to move to Chestnut Hill and I'm looking for a public school for my 6-yr-old son.

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MagnetMom August 7, 2012


Hi TalisT, Here's a place to start: http://www.greatschools.org You can type in your zip code, and narrow... More »

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nupe357 November 6, 2012


I grew up in Philly in Mt. Airy, the next neighborhood over from Chestnut Hill. There is only one public elementary school... More »

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Finding kindergarten for my autistic son


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Icey128 May 20, 2012


Hi all, my son is transition to kindergarten this september and I am still loooking where will be the best placement for him. He is low function... More » 

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Icey128 June 4, 2012


Thanks phillymom75, I visited some private schools but never the charter schools. At this point, I think my son will... More »

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Taileda October 31, 2012


Hello all, im also in the process of looking for a school for my 4 yr old daughter. She has developmental delays in which... More »

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which public schools have single-gender classes?


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mzrobinson January 5, 2012


seeking school that offer classes for males and females only in co-ed setting.

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MagnetMom January 9, 2012


Hi mzrobinson, If you're looking for either co-ed or single gender education, I'd contact the school... More »

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Process of finding excellent public school & transfer process


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garrfran November 2, 2011


Any suggesting on finding a excellent middle school?

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MagnetMom December 27, 2011


Hi garrfran, Here's a great place to start: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ You can read... More »

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My husband and I are looking to enroll my 3 yr old son in school for the 2012-2013 school year. We are looking for a diverse ...


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msafif2942 October 27, 2011


We are looking for private schools that offer scholarships for our son who will be entering PK next year.

Classical Music Education


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Boswell October 22, 2011


Having led a seminar on School Law and published the course book, and counseled the board of a private school in West Philadelphia, To help students... More » 

Options for Gifted Pre K kids


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threadtheory July 28, 2011


We are expecting to relocate to the Philadelphia area. My son was just about to enter a public Pre K. He tested into the advanced study academy... More » 

do i need to worry if my nephew goes to la Brum school going into 6th grade


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terry123 June 5, 2011


my nephew is going to la brum from john hancock for the first time in the sixth grade is there anything i should worry about i help his father cause... More » 

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Ashiy15 July 21, 2011


No you have absolutely nothing to worry about. I am a graduate from the labrum and its a great school, great teachers,... More »

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