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DRA Reading Question

p_jesten June 9, 2009

I am in VA - can anyone tell me how they arrive at the scores? It says its not just the reading test that they are given at the end of the Kindergarten... More »

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fdelzell June 17, 2010

The reason that your childâ??s score did not double or triple is because the highest score possible is MAYBE 200,... More »

d_bren June 24, 2010

fdelzell is correct - I believe the highest possible score overall is 193. Since the fall scores were so high, the spring... More »

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What are the top 5 High Schools in Montgomery County, Maryland?

xoumie September 27, 2008

I just move to Silver Springs, Maryland from Chicago..I am not sure what to do.

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bbkbmom May 23, 2009

jwrakosy is on track with the list, but also add Sherwood to the high schools. For being so big, it is surprisingly a... More »

bocagrande May 26, 2010

I had to list seven, not five. Whitman Bethesda Chevy Chase (especially the IB program) Richard Montgomery... More »

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I have twins.I amtjinking of placing them in the same class.Why not?

hellospy2 July 21, 2009

I have twins.I amtjinking of placing them in the same class.Why not?

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healthy11 July 21, 2009

I don't think it matters much for kindergarten, but I'd discourage you from keeping them together in later years. My... More »

Joe_Gag March 24, 2010

It does matter. When they come home and get homework from two classrooms very different then YOU will be spending hours... More »

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Help! Pentagon Area, searching for summer activities and parent to network with

shadricks March 16, 2010

Hello everyone! I will be working at the Pentagon starting March 22. What resouces are available to parents looking for a summer camp program (academic... More »

Can you share your experience with Gaithersburg , Clarksburg or Richard Montgomery high school?

erikamama August 28, 2009

My son will be in 10th grade this year. We are looking for a great high school with safe environment and caring, motivated teachers.

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jwrakosy February 16, 2010

Which school is your son attending currently? Personally, I haven't had an experience with any of the schools you... More »

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Help! How do you work around the Prince William County Zoning system?

Mum1204 January 15, 2010

We have just moved to woodbridge and my kids are zoned to a school of very poor quality - the procedure to change is so cumbersome. Need advice!!!

Is it possible to put your child in a school outside your district?

EvaFleur August 25, 2009

Is it possible to put your child in a school outside your district?

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Tita01 August 25, 2009

Only on charters, private or magnet schools

md2mom January 14, 2010

Yes, it is possible if the school is a Title 1 school, the NCLB act allows you to move to another better perfoming school.... More »

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How do public and private schools compare in Woodbridge?

kkornas August 14, 2008

How do public and private schools compare in Woodbridge?

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jeuelz January 13, 2010

does any one know a good private school in woodbridge?

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What do you do for before/after care?

meistera November 5, 2009

We will attend Freedom Hill Elementary next fall and are on the waiting list for SACC. Anyone know of other options if we don't get in?

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rickster January 10, 2010

I'm curious...we are in the same situation, sorta...we are looking to enroll our child in kindergarten in the fall and... More »

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I would love to hear from Marshall H.S. students current or recent about feelings/experiences at the school

Anonymous January 8, 2010

We are moving to the area and have a choice to make between a couple of schools. I would love to hear from students in particular (parents - please... More »

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