tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post4206846203232892962..comments2024-02-28T22:24:07.299-08:00Comments on Community Forum for HCC (APP) in Seattle Schools: Making a decision about HCC Elementary School (Cascadia, Thurgood Marshall, Fairmount Park)Andrew Siegelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06830585083467140758noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-81969731407059591392016-03-09T18:20:29.673-08:002016-03-09T18:20:29.673-08:00CogAT is not an IQ test, which may explain the dif...CogAT is not an IQ test, which may explain the difference. It is "an assessment intended to estimate students' learned reasoning and problem solving abilities through a battery of verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal test items."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-69289616831363797062016-02-29T16:42:02.172-08:002016-02-29T16:42:02.172-08:00We have a daughter that has been at Cascadia for 2...We have a daughter that has been at Cascadia for 2 years starting in second. When we've asked her, she's indicated they have little time for lunch, but she's never complained about it. And she's never complained about the playground. The playground is augmented by unicycling and other activities. <br /><br />There are both advantages and disadvantages to a large school student population. Our daughter has made more friends than she did at her neighborhood school and is quite happy socially and academically. But I know that's not true for everyone. Because the there are so many kids, it seems they alternate between the years on participation in the school Christmas concert. And as a parent, there are always many unknown faces at all school programs.<br /><br />One issue is that between first and second, second and third, etc, there is about one new classroom of kids added. So there are constantly new kids added to the mix. And the fact that the school draws from a wide geographic area has its downside.<br /><br />But overall we are glad we moved our daughter and if faced with the same choice again today would make the same decision. For us recess and lunch were never part of the decision process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-31359189771769121892016-02-29T14:39:24.674-08:002016-02-29T14:39:24.674-08:00I often hear that the size of Cascadia can be a di...I often hear that the size of Cascadia can be a difficult adjustment for some children. I understand that the total school population is large. <br /><br />However, lunch and recess for a child entering 1st at Cascadia will contain approximately 250 kids (combined 1st & 2nd grade, est. 10 classes). That's the same as my child's current school, so not a difference for us. <br /><br />Is the problem really that the physical size of the play area is too small to comfortably fit all those children? The central courtyard play area seems really small.<br /><br />- Concerned about RecessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-27698300041739946562016-02-29T14:04:18.665-08:002016-02-29T14:04:18.665-08:00We also don't know what will happen with HC hi...We also don't know what will happen with HC high school, or what the district is planning in order to keep the Eagle Staff HCC population small enough that it's not politically distasteful. I guess there's a certain percentage of the school they'd like to keep it below somehow? There's talk of changing boundaries to make that happen. <br /><br />But as with all things HCC, no news is no news. They'll keep us in the dark as long as possible. <br /><br />DisAPPointedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-61889527161310982442016-02-29T11:04:47.592-08:002016-02-29T11:04:47.592-08:00Anon, if we knew the details of the likely split, ...Anon, if we knew the details of the likely split, the principal would have told you at the open house. The Thornton Creek Decatur site and the new Olympic Hills building have been rumored as options. There haven't been any community discussions yet and we don't have any more information than you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-9528350857221002092016-02-29T11:00:37.850-08:002016-02-29T11:00:37.850-08:00Has anyone heard if Cascadia will be split in the ...Has anyone heard if Cascadia will be split in the fall of 2017? If so, where will the kids go -- besides the new building at the Wilson Pacific site? At the Cascadia open house last week, the principal said the new building cannot accommodate all the current students. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-30588895214443873002016-02-25T21:50:13.214-08:002016-02-25T21:50:13.214-08:00I think about the same. Maybe more hands-on during...I think about the same. Maybe more hands-on during math at TC, less written work.<br /><br />Both schoolsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-66806084543522418152016-02-25T19:50:00.603-08:002016-02-25T19:50:00.603-08:00Hi Both Schools:
Thank you very much for your fee...Hi Both Schools:<br /><br />Thank you very much for your feedback!<br /><br />Which school do you think spends more time on hands-on learning vs. worksheets?<br /><br />- Considering the OptionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-22746811751960657702016-02-25T15:52:12.629-08:002016-02-25T15:52:12.629-08:00Hi Considering-
I have had kids go to both school...Hi Considering-<br /><br />I have had kids go to both schools. They are really different. TC has almost no advanced work. It does have some HCC kids, and always has. All the kids there love school- the culture is incredible that way. I moved my kids from there to Cascadia, one of whom was definitely overwhelmed by the size of Cascadia, and it is only getting bigger. If I had a kindergartener now, I would not move them to Cascadia next year. It is probably going to split, and certainly going to deal with turmoil. Just not something to uproot your child and walk into, especially not if they are sensitive. It is going to be stressful. I would wait another year, and then see how the program ends up. <br /><br />TC has plenty of kids at the extreme end of the cognitive spectrum, but that is not the same as academic achievement, and it doesn't offer any advanced work to support acceleration, which is primarily an issue in math. Mostly people supplement.<br /><br />Both schoolsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-73186820558758305142016-02-25T14:35:17.231-08:002016-02-25T14:35:17.231-08:00@Anonymous 1:56pm:
Unfortunately, we are not in th...@Anonymous 1:56pm:<br />Unfortunately, we are not in the geozone nor do we have a sibling attending.<br />However, the principle said there should be room in 1st grade, since they're adding another 1st grade class. I know it's lotto, so no guarantee.<br /><br />- Considering the OptionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-22395984080334986602016-02-25T13:56:15.204-08:002016-02-25T13:56:15.204-08:00Considering the Options, Depending on where your c...Considering the Options, Depending on where your child is in K, remember that Cascadia is a large school, in population and in footprint. Who knows how things will look after next year.<br />TC will also face inevitable change as they add numbers. Are you in the geozone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-37632499180958608372016-02-25T13:51:28.882-08:002016-02-25T13:51:28.882-08:00I'm the person who posted the Thornton Creek v...I'm the person who posted the Thornton Creek vs. Cascadia question. My child would enter at 1st grade.<br /><br />- Considering the OptionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-82058524698401652202016-02-25T13:46:44.598-08:002016-02-25T13:46:44.598-08:00On similar lines, I would like to get some more in...On similar lines, I would like to get some more input on TM vs Cascadia elementary..for an incoming 1st grader. I did read some responses that few parents posted., but would love to hear more. Attended both school tours, <br />TM- Experienced teachers is a plus..<br />Cascadia- young teachers and a likely split..<br />What are your thoughts parents??<br /><br />- choiceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-88868263461190619972016-02-25T13:30:51.977-08:002016-02-25T13:30:51.977-08:00Note: please at least use aliases when asking ques...Note: please at least use aliases when asking questions.<br /><br />For the above question, I think you should add what grade you're considering and bear in mind that you must win the lottery for a space at Thornton Creek vs a guaranteed space at Cascadia. I'll mostly let those with direct experience answer but I personally know several families who outgrew Thornton Creek and switched eventually. <br />BenBenjamin Leishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974191081762367425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-34864189063450055832016-02-25T13:19:43.088-08:002016-02-25T13:19:43.088-08:00I toured Thornton Creek and really, really liked t...I toured Thornton Creek and really, really liked this school. What I think would work best for my child is the PBL, expeditionary approach, in-depth learning, social/emotional focus and extra time for play (# of recesses and free choice play-time). <br /><br />For those of you whose children have attended both Thornton Creek and HCC Cascadia @ Lincoln, can you share the advantages and disadvantages of each school? <br />How well do you think each school would work for a child who is on the more shy, sensitive side and who is also on the extreme end of the cognitive ability continuum? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-35788522115191462342016-02-25T12:36:22.641-08:002016-02-25T12:36:22.641-08:00Thank you all..
NewbieThank you all..<br />NewbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-89670998042105292352016-02-25T11:36:10.930-08:002016-02-25T11:36:10.930-08:00You would be comfortable in Madison Park, I'm ...You would be comfortable in Madison Park, I'm sure. Madrona a little close to the CD for your measures of safety. There's always Broadmoor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-66946606605047579992016-02-25T10:44:56.907-08:002016-02-25T10:44:56.907-08:00Columbia City as safe? We must have different meas...Columbia City as safe? We must have different measures of safety...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-73812085167336728512016-02-25T10:17:01.422-08:002016-02-25T10:17:01.422-08:00@newbie - Mt Baker or Columbia City? Light rail to...@newbie - Mt Baker or Columbia City? Light rail to downtown is great<br /><br />SE MamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-16260467947135949672016-02-25T09:45:19.226-08:002016-02-25T09:45:19.226-08:00I'd say Magnolia or Queen AnneI'd say Magnolia or Queen AnneNorthendernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-71890001693984719842016-02-25T09:19:02.618-08:002016-02-25T09:19:02.618-08:00Parents whose kids attend Thurgood marshall and wh...Parents whose kids attend Thurgood marshall and who work downtown or lake union- can you comment on safe, good residential areas with not too much commute- is there a more appropriate thread for such questions elsewhere?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />-newbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-77784258877949317052016-02-25T06:48:12.556-08:002016-02-25T06:48:12.556-08:00No. According to the advanced learning website, th...No. According to the advanced learning website, they won't consider your child's scores unless you're a Seattle resident. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-74378076684259769862016-02-24T23:54:05.463-08:002016-02-24T23:54:05.463-08:00RIght, but is there a possibility of school distri...RIght, but is there a possibility of school district transfer and admission to HCC if the kid qualifies using MAP scores and COGAT?<br />ignorant Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-21163857500861162282016-02-24T23:31:32.841-08:002016-02-24T23:31:32.841-08:00If you lived in Burien, wouldn't you be in the...If you lived in Burien, wouldn't you be in the Highline School District?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-52609439934287292172016-02-24T23:23:10.037-08:002016-02-24T23:23:10.037-08:00If I lived in Burien, which would be my HCC elemen...If I lived in Burien, which would be my HCC elementary school? <br /><br />ignorantAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com