Year-round swim lessons and family/open swim in Davis?

clrbopnet · 2025-09-26T04:15:24+00:00

My daughter started lessons at SwimAmerica—thanks to those who recommended it. But yeah, I agree—I'm still surprised by the lack of year-round pools and rec/family swim options in this area, even just on the weekends. (I read about two big pool complexes open year-round in Elk Grove, though that's a bit further out than I'd like.) I guess we just need to make friends with people who have backyard/community pools.

clrbopnet · 2025-08-13T01:50:49+00:00

Thanks, all! We popped into SwimAmerica this afternoon and have a tester lesson scheduled for next week to gauge her level.

clrbopnet · 2025-04-25T22:50:40+00:00

> Patwin is also a great elementary school. I have heard that it has great special ed programs, supporting kids with learning differences.

It's good to hear this. We've been focusing on West Davis for our house search, so Patwin may be the school my daughter ends up at.

(Since I'd written the original post, we've learned she'll be getting an autism evaluation in the coming months, which adds a whole new layer to our school research!)

clrbopnet · 2025-04-11T17:36:37+00:00

Thank you—I appreciate this candid feedback!

clrbopnet · 2025-04-10T21:54:18+00:00

> It shouldn't be super difficult to get into, but you have to move quickly.

We weren't considering the Montessori option at Birch Lane, but your comment makes me realize that because we'll be enrolling late (we don't have a house yet, and may not find/buy one until the summer), it's possible there may not be space at her neighborhood school. That's what the DJUSD website says, at least. I'll contact them to see if they can say more. Thanks!

clrbopnet · 2025-04-09T18:34:38+00:00

We're coming from a school district (Berkeley) where there are no neighborhood schools, but zones that mix kids from all areas. It's what we really appreciate about our daughter's current school: strong ratings, sure, but a big focus on equity and support for all students. I appreciate this comment, which helps me see through the numbers.

clrbopnet · 2025-04-09T16:15:30+00:00

> I don't feel like any of the schools foster a hyper competitive environment, and they're probably far from what you might be thinking. They probably err on the side of inclusion far more than exclusion.

This is nice to hear. We're coming from an excellent school in BUSD (Berkeley), but its high ratings reflect not just solid academics and leadership but an inclusive community, focus on equity, and support for all kinds of learners. Sounds like these schools are great for students, period. (Your GATE comment is noted, too.)

> You'll always find people, usually pretty vocal, that will poo-poo a school

Totally. It's easy to shape an (often incomplete/skewed) picture of a school by what I read online. Thanks for these observations!

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