May move to Wilmington DE area. Need help.
Oct 6th, 2004 | 05:39 AM
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Looks like the move to the Wilmington DE is becoming a reality.
Can anyone reply to my unanswered posts?
Has any of the previous information chanaged since my original post in May?
Thanks for all the helpful information you've provided.
Post: What kinds of medical facilities are in the area? I believe Philadelphia has the biggest, but I don't know how long the ride is to Philly and am thinking about local facilities for checkups and/or smaller emergencies.
(I saw one about Wilmington's Children's Hospital. What about one for adults? and local facilities/medical centers for checkups or small emergencies?)
Post: Do you know which schools have good sports programs? My one son plays Div 1 sports in his high school and the other was planning to attend that next year (but now won't).
Also, do you know if there are many boy scout programs in the areas you mentioned? One of my kids is starting his Eagle project, so he should be done before we move. However, the other has one level to go before beginning Eagle and he would like to finish it through to the end.
(I've been looking into the schools so I have an idea about the schools/tuition/sports) but I haven't been able to find out about the Boy Scouts. Are they sponsored by local churches or other organizations? Are they in every town or nearby towns?
Post: Are the summers hot as well as humid? And full of bugs/mosquitos? The winters can't be any worse than New England where we now live. Last winter we had 100 inches of snow and this winter less snow but more bitter cold single-digit degree days.
Post: Are the private high schools mentioned earlier difficult to get into with tests and interviews and long waiting lists?
(I found out some of this information but could use additional help on the testing. It seems most of the schools have "their own" entrance exam, but I haven't been able to understand how it would differ from an SSAT/ISEE/ERB etc. Can someone with a child in a private school help here? Also, are they at capacity with long waiting lists or easy to get into?)
Post: In reviewing all the wonderful information you've given me, I realized that most of it seems to be in DE and PA. Any places to avoid in DE/PA?
Are there any communities/areas recommended/or to avoid in the NJ and MD areas with good middle/high schools, public or private.
Thanks again for everything.
Can anyone reply to my unanswered posts?
Has any of the previous information chanaged since my original post in May?
Thanks for all the helpful information you've provided.
Post: What kinds of medical facilities are in the area? I believe Philadelphia has the biggest, but I don't know how long the ride is to Philly and am thinking about local facilities for checkups and/or smaller emergencies.
(I saw one about Wilmington's Children's Hospital. What about one for adults? and local facilities/medical centers for checkups or small emergencies?)
Post: Do you know which schools have good sports programs? My one son plays Div 1 sports in his high school and the other was planning to attend that next year (but now won't).
Also, do you know if there are many boy scout programs in the areas you mentioned? One of my kids is starting his Eagle project, so he should be done before we move. However, the other has one level to go before beginning Eagle and he would like to finish it through to the end.
(I've been looking into the schools so I have an idea about the schools/tuition/sports) but I haven't been able to find out about the Boy Scouts. Are they sponsored by local churches or other organizations? Are they in every town or nearby towns?
Post: Are the summers hot as well as humid? And full of bugs/mosquitos? The winters can't be any worse than New England where we now live. Last winter we had 100 inches of snow and this winter less snow but more bitter cold single-digit degree days.
Post: Are the private high schools mentioned earlier difficult to get into with tests and interviews and long waiting lists?
(I found out some of this information but could use additional help on the testing. It seems most of the schools have "their own" entrance exam, but I haven't been able to understand how it would differ from an SSAT/ISEE/ERB etc. Can someone with a child in a private school help here? Also, are they at capacity with long waiting lists or easy to get into?)
Post: In reviewing all the wonderful information you've given me, I realized that most of it seems to be in DE and PA. Any places to avoid in DE/PA?
Are there any communities/areas recommended/or to avoid in the NJ and MD areas with good middle/high schools, public or private.
Thanks again for everything.
