MacArthur

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Anonymous wrote:Drove through my expensive neighborhood in DC today and all the private school kids were in their uniforms. You think their parents fret about that?

I'd love to see more uniforms in DCPS. Fine with me, so long as low income kids can get ample free uniforms.

No you didn’t. Most private schools in DC don’t start until tomorrow and most private schools in DC don’t require uniforms.

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Anonymous wrote:Drove through my expensive neighborhood in DC today and all the private school kids were in their uniforms. You think their parents fret about that?

I'd love to see more uniforms in DCPS. Fine with me, so long as low income kids can get ample free uniforms.

I wish DCPS had a more cohesive policy on uniforms. Most of the schools that still have uniforms have higher numbers of low income kids.

We’re at a uniform school and I’m pretty neutral on them in general (easier mornings in the early years, less wear on regular clothes, etc), but I completely agree with this. It’s a clear indicator of school demographics in DC schools and should be consistent across DCPS. Should all be the same colors too.

They actually reflect the schools' demographics 10 years ago. All of the normal IB ESes on the Hill have them and Brent is one of the richest schools in the city.

Outside of the Hill it is a pretty clear indicator of demographics. Most of the upper NW schools have no uniforms. Drive across the park? uniforms. It is more pronounced at the HS level.

Um, most of the private schools in Upper NW have uniforms or at least super strict dress codes. They're not an indicator of demographics in this city as much as where parents fall on the political and wealth spectrums. Hint: conservatives like uniforms, along with pragmatic parents who don't want to tangle with their kids over what they wear to school every day. Status conscious families who want to telegraph their wealth and privilege to the world also embrace them. Ever seen those St. Alban's middle school boys in their ties and sports jackets?

False. Besides St.A, some Catholic schools and NCS for middle school only, I can’t think of another upper NW private school that requires uniforms. And agree that what is being telegraphed with a private school uniform is very different than for a public school.

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Anonymous wrote:Drove through my expensive neighborhood in DC today and all the private school kids were in their uniforms. You think their parents fret about that?

I'd love to see more uniforms in DCPS. Fine with me, so long as low income kids can get ample free uniforms.

I wish DCPS had a more cohesive policy on uniforms. Most of the schools that still have uniforms have higher numbers of low income kids.

We’re at a uniform school and I’m pretty neutral on them in general (easier mornings in the early years, less wear on regular clothes, etc), but I completely agree with this. It’s a clear indicator of school demographics in DC schools and should be consistent across DCPS. Should all be the same colors too.

They actually reflect the schools' demographics 10 years ago. All of the normal IB ESes on the Hill have them and Brent is one of the richest schools in the city.

Outside of the Hill it is a pretty clear indicator of demographics. Most of the upper NW schools have no uniforms. Drive across the park? uniforms. It is more pronounced at the HS level.

Um, most of the private schools in Upper NW have uniforms or at least super strict dress codes. They're not an indicator of demographics in this city as much as where parents fall on the political and wealth spectrums. Hint: conservatives like uniforms, along with pragmatic parents who don't want to tangle with their kids over what they wear to school every day. Status conscious families who want to telegraph their wealth and privilege to the world also embrace them. Ever seen those St. Alban's middle school boys in their ties and sports jackets?

False. Besides St.A, some Catholic schools and NCS for middle school only, I can’t think of another upper NW private school that requires uniforms. And agree that what is being telegraphed with a private school uniform is very different than for a public school.

Serious question: Does it make you people feel like you are accomplishing something by pretending like you are standing up for the poors by pretending to care about uniforms? I read a WaPo story about the foster kid who just started at Frostburg State. It described the circumstances at the shelter and what he had to overcome. Can you imagine him listening to one of you people telling him you are fighting for his right not to have a uniform or to be stigmatized by a uniform?

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I am thinking about my children, who once would have gone to Deal and JR, and now will go (unless they get into Walls) to Hardy and Macarthur. Why should one feeder group wear uniforms while the other does not? It makes no sense and, to me, signals a problem with the school that "needs" uniforms.

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Anonymous wrote:I am thinking about my children, who once would have gone to Deal and JR, and now will go (unless they get into Walls) to Hardy and Macarthur. Why should one feeder group wear uniforms while the other does not? It makes no sense and, to me, signals a problem with the school that "needs" uniforms.

You should have your BigLaw spouse investigate a civil right complaint ASAP. Larla might never marry an investment banker if she knows other kids don't have to wear uniforms.

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Anonymous wrote:Drove through my expensive neighborhood in DC today and all the private school kids were in their uniforms. You think their parents fret about that?

I'd love to see more uniforms in DCPS. Fine with me, so long as low income kids can get ample free uniforms.

I wish DCPS had a more cohesive policy on uniforms. Most of the schools that still have uniforms have higher numbers of low income kids.

We’re at a uniform school and I’m pretty neutral on them in general (easier mornings in the early years, less wear on regular clothes, etc), but I completely agree with this. It’s a clear indicator of school demographics in DC schools and should be consistent across DCPS. Should all be the same colors too.

They actually reflect the schools' demographics 10 years ago. All of the normal IB ESes on the Hill have them and Brent is one of the richest schools in the city.

Outside of the Hill it is a pretty clear indicator of demographics. Most of the upper NW schools have no uniforms. Drive across the park? uniforms. It is more pronounced at the HS level.

Um, most of the private schools in Upper NW have uniforms or at least super strict dress codes. They're not an indicator of demographics in this city as much as where parents fall on the political and wealth spectrums. Hint: conservatives like uniforms, along with pragmatic parents who don't want to tangle with their kids over what they wear to school every day. Status conscious families who want to telegraph their wealth and privilege to the world also embrace them. Ever seen those St. Alban's middle school boys in their ties and sports jackets?

False. Besides St.A, some Catholic schools and NCS for middle school only, I can’t think of another upper NW private school that requires uniforms. And agree that what is being telegraphed with a private school uniform is very different than for a public school.

Serious question: Does it make you people feel like you are accomplishing something by pretending like you are standing up for the poors by pretending to care about uniforms? I read a WaPo story about the foster kid who just started at Frostburg State. It described the circumstances at the shelter and what he had to overcome. Can you imagine him listening to one of you people telling him you are fighting for his right not to have a uniform or to be stigmatized by a uniform?

I actually don’t care at all what happens with the uniform policy. I personally would not choose to send my child to a public school in DC that has one because I hate the optics but I couldn’t care less what other people choose to do. I was just pointing out some inaccuracies in previous posts.

[Anonymous]

UMC parent of kid in DPCS and love uniforms. Simplifies mornings and promotes safety in school outings. Kid wears pretty stuff on weekends to her heart’s content.

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DCUM is turning into 4Chan for soccer moms, Nimbys, and gentrifiers. This whole thread is trash.

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Safe to say McArthur is starting off fine. If uniforms are the hot topic…congrats to the staff for a smooth opening!

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Anonymous wrote:Safe to say McArthur is starting off fine. If uniforms are the hot topic…congrats to the staff for a smooth opening!

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Haha this was my exact thought, too!

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Anonymous wrote:Safe to say McArthur is starting off fine. If uniforms are the hot topic…congrats to the staff for a smooth opening!

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Haha this was my exact thought, too!

+1. If I were the principal I'd be pleased as punch if the parents were only bent out of shape about the dress code. He can announce a revised dress code in a few weeks and get kudos for being so responsive.

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Anonymous wrote:DCUM is turning into 4Chan for soccer moms, Nimbys, and gentrifiers. This whole thread is trash.

You must be new here if you think the present participle is accurate.

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Anonymous wrote:UMC parent of kid in DPCS and love uniforms. Simplifies mornings and promotes safety in school outings. Kid wears pretty stuff on weekends to her heart’s content.

+1. We just got to Hardy and looove the uniforms. The kids seem into them too. It’s a non-issue.

Some parents really need to chill with their weird anxieties re: silly details.

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But why should Hardy and Macarthur have to wear uniforms but not Deal or Jackson Reed?

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jesus christ, give it a rest.

Wealthy parent whose kid already attends Hardy.

This is a non-f'ing-issue. Give it up.