2008 Mar 10th

Facing Change – Dunwoody Schools Redistricting

Categories: Atlanta Real Estate News, Dunwoody, Schools

We just had a parent conference with one of our son’s teachers yesterday. I am happy, and very proud, to say that he is doing very well…now, that is.  Because at the beginning of the year, things weren’t really clicking for him. However, that’s not why I am writing this. Instead, I am sharing this with you because there is much talk about the redistricting of the elementary schools in Dunwoody.

Parents, students, and teachers alike are wondering how this change will affect them. I am wondering that same thing. Let me explain…I am so grateful to the team of teachers that our son has. They have made such a positive impact on his development.  By giving him the tools to succeed, they have given him the desire to learn.  I really feel like he is on the right path and I wonder how going to a new school in September of 2009 will affect my child’s education.

I always try to look at the positive side of things. I have started to reconcile all of this. Really, what it comes down to and what is at the heart of this matter, is that no one likes change.  People have a real fear of change. It is the fear of the unknown.  Whatever their current situation is, it may be good or bad, they know what they have and what to expect.

When presented with change, you don’t know exactly what to expect. It could put you in a much better situation, 100 times better than what you have, but because it is new, or unknown, you fear it.

To help everyone, myself included, with this impending change of the schools being redistricted, I will point out a few positives to focus your mind set:

  • Brand new facility
  • The latest technology
  • Classrooms, not trailers

And by the way, have seen the new Peachtree Charter Middle School? That new school is fabulous!

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