We have been at MPA for 7 years and have kids in 2...

We have been at MPA for 7 years and have kids in 2nd, 5th and 7th grade. We feel a part of a wonderful community and love the school. We wanted our young kids to have all the arts (language, drama, music, choir, fine arts, etc.) and gym every day. While the academics are certainly challenging, we felt we could get that at other public or private schools. What I find unique to MPA is the incorporation of what I call social skills - how to handle conflict, how to lead, how to work with other, as well as the importance of kindness, honesty and giving. I believe you can be incredibly book smart, but if you don't have developed social skills you are limited. The school goes on a lot of field trips and as a chaperone I hear over and over again how impressed organizations are with how well the kids work together and are respectful.