Postscript on my visit to Grant

Yesterday I happened to run into another mom from the neighborhood who's looking at middle schools. She wanted to visit Grant, but said that the community liaison for the school told her that she couldn't visit or have her child shadow at the school until the spring. I got a similar reaction from the school secretary when I called, who told me shadowing and visitation typically isn't done until the spring, but that she thought the principal might be willing to meet with me now "if she has time." I thought this was just a disconnect with the school secretary, but apparently Grant still has a ways to go to get some of its marketing in place. (The mom I talked to is no longer considering Grant, as her family will have made their decision before spring.)

I loved the small size of Grant (350 kids), and I think there are good things happening over there, but the changes are in the beginning stages. I'd say Grant could be a good choice for a family who wants a small neighborhood school and wants to be part of revitalizing it.

Kate