http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/273547/Im-looking-for-some-moving-advice- I will be moving from Melbourne Aust to LosAngeles CA area early in 2009. I have a 12yo girl completing year 6 and a 10yo boy completing year 4 this year. I am a single parent hoping to broaden my kids global outlook by transfering with my work. Are my children better served to repeat their current year when we move in February ? My son no problem, but my daughter is looking forward to secondary (middle) school. How can I determine what their education level should be ? Because we are not US citizens, will public schoos cost us ? I will be working full time, do schools generally have good afterschool activities available ? Both my kids are sports oriented so school or club sports holds our interest. Do parents usually get involved in the kids sports ? I currently coach my children and after some settling in hope I can get involved too. Someone told me everyone drives their kids to school....why ? Can they walk or take a bus ? Thanks in advance for your answers. GreatSchools en-us mrssmith If your office is located in Lennox. There are some great cities nearby with wonderful schools. Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach & El Segundo. What makes the schools in these ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/273547/Im-looking-for-some-moving-advice-?cpage=1#comment_274233 5100.274233 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:32:10 -0700 macamito Thanks Mrs Smith. Our office is near LA airport at Lennox. What is the radius I should be looking at and some nice area's within that radius. I'm looking at ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/273547/Im-looking-for-some-moving-advice-?cpage=1#comment_274176 5100.274176 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:22:24 -0700 mrssmith Do you already know what part of Los Angeles you plan to live in? I guess it also depends on where your job is located. Just remember, the traffic is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/273547/Im-looking-for-some-moving-advice-?cpage=1#comment_274035 5100.274035 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:07:28 -0700