Grading at Walls

[Anonymous]

And if they go to other colleges do they go for 2 years? In other words, do they get 2 years of college credit? If not, they are going to college for 6 years?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And if they go to other colleges do they go for 2 years? In other words, do they get 2 years of college credit? If not, they are going to college for 6 years?

It’s a mixed bag. Some stay at GW, many go elsewhere. Most top schools do not accept the GW credits so kids end up going for four more years.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:And if they go to other colleges do they go for 2 years? In other words, do they get 2 years of college credit? If not, they are going to college for 6 years?

It’s a mixed bag. Some stay at GW, many go elsewhere. Most top schools do not accept the GW credits so kids end up going for four more years.

I had no idea this existed...my friends with kids at Walls are definitely not doing this. Is it considered a prestige thing for super high achieving kids or is it mostly for kids who want to go to GW and save $$$

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And if they go to other colleges do they go for 2 years? In other words, do they get 2 years of college credit? If not, they are going to college for 6 years?

It’s a mixed bag. Some stay at GW, many go elsewhere. Most top schools do not accept the GW credits so kids end up going for four more years.

I had no idea this existed...my friends with kids at Walls are definitely not doing this. Is it considered a prestige thing for super high achieving kids or is it mostly for kids who want to go to GW and save $$$

It's a prestige thing but is not all super high achieving kids. My son is doing it and he is diligent but not super smart. Like anything in DCPS, the admissions standards are low.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And if they go to other colleges do they go for 2 years? In other words, do they get 2 years of college credit? If not, they are going to college for 6 years?

It’s a mixed bag. Some stay at GW, many go elsewhere. Most top schools do not accept the GW credits so kids end up going for four more years.

I had no idea this existed...my friends with kids at Walls are definitely not doing this. Is it considered a prestige thing for super high achieving kids or is it mostly for kids who want to go to GW and save $$$

It is a mix. I think it takes a certain type of kid who wants to replace their last two years of high school with college courses - the type of kid who doesn't really like high school (the scene) and is ready to be done with it. (You really don't interact much anymore with Walls/kids at Walls if you do the GW program junior and senior year). My kid (high achieving) is enjoying high school and in no rush to end high school early (by entering the Walls/GW program).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And if they go to other colleges do they go for 2 years? In other words, do they get 2 years of college credit? If not, they are going to college for 6 years?

It’s a mixed bag. Some stay at GW, many go elsewhere. Most top schools do not accept the GW credits so kids end up going for four more years.

I had no idea this existed...my friends with kids at Walls are definitely not doing this. Is it considered a prestige thing for super high achieving kids or is it mostly for kids who want to go to GW and save $$$

It is a mix. I think it takes a certain type of kid who wants to replace their last two years of high school with college courses - the type of kid who doesn't really like high school (the scene) and is ready to be done with it. (You really don't interact much anymore with Walls/kids at Walls if you do the GW program junior and senior year). My kid (high achieving) is enjoying high school and in no rush to end high school early (by entering the Walls/GW program).

My Walls kid had no interest in this program either because you only get two years of HS but it seems to be a good fit for some kids

[Anonymous]

The GW program can be a pretty lonely existence.

You're only taking GW classes so you're on their calendar which is entirely different than the DCPS calendar. You're only in class with GW kids and yet you're younger than the GW cohort and not living in the dorms, etc so you're not integrated into that world.

My son's close friend from elementary school does it and he's pretty lonely. He's developed all sorts of hobbies because he has endless free time. Ultimately, college kids are in school for far shorter hours than high school kids. The rest of his friends (including my son who is now in private school) are in class 8-5:30 (or whatnot) due to high school classes, sports, etc and this kid has like 2 classes per day for 90 minutes each.

It's not "high school with a few dual enrollment college classes." It's an entirely different experience that is completely off sync with the rest of people his age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And if they go to other colleges do they go for 2 years? In other words, do they get 2 years of college credit? If not, they are going to college for 6 years?

It’s a mixed bag. Some stay at GW, many go elsewhere. Most top schools do not accept the GW credits so kids end up going for four more years.

I had no idea this existed...my friends with kids at Walls are definitely not doing this. Is it considered a prestige thing for super high achieving kids or is it mostly for kids who want to go to GW and save $$$

It's a prestige thing but is not all super high achieving kids. My son is doing it and he is diligent but not super smart. Like anything in DCPS, the admissions standards are low.

NP and just to be clear, DCPS has nothing to do with the admissions standards for this program. It is totally decided by GW.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The GW program can be a pretty lonely existence.

You're only taking GW classes so you're on their calendar which is entirely different than the DCPS calendar. You're only in class with GW kids and yet you're younger than the GW cohort and not living in the dorms, etc so you're not integrated into that world.

My son's close friend from elementary school does it and he's pretty lonely. He's developed all sorts of hobbies because he has endless free time. Ultimately, college kids are in school for far shorter hours than high school kids. The rest of his friends (including my son who is now in private school) are in class 8-5:30 (or whatnot) due to high school classes, sports, etc and this kid has like 2 classes per day for 90 minutes each.

It's not "high school with a few dual enrollment college classes." It's an entirely different experience that is completely off sync with the rest of people his age.

Do you get a college Winter break (I assume you do)? Pretty sweet to get a month off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The GW program can be a pretty lonely existence.

You're only taking GW classes so you're on their calendar which is entirely different than the DCPS calendar. You're only in class with GW kids and yet you're younger than the GW cohort and not living in the dorms, etc so you're not integrated into that world.

My son's close friend from elementary school does it and he's pretty lonely. He's developed all sorts of hobbies because he has endless free time. Ultimately, college kids are in school for far shorter hours than high school kids. The rest of his friends (including my son who is now in private school) are in class 8-5:30 (or whatnot) due to high school classes, sports, etc and this kid has like 2 classes per day for 90 minutes each.

It's not "high school with a few dual enrollment college classes." It's an entirely different experience that is completely off sync with the rest of people his age.

Do you get a college Winter break (I assume you do)? Pretty sweet to get a month off.

yes, you're literally on the college schedule. But you have this time off when all your peers are in high school. It's not a positive for MOST high school kids because you're out of sync with all your peers. It works for kids who either really dislike high school or have a very strong group of friends outside of high school but it's for everyone. I know a few GW/Walls kids who basically sit at home with their parents a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The GW program can be a pretty lonely existence.

You're only taking GW classes so you're on their calendar which is entirely different than the DCPS calendar. You're only in class with GW kids and yet you're younger than the GW cohort and not living in the dorms, etc so you're not integrated into that world.

My son's close friend from elementary school does it and he's pretty lonely. He's developed all sorts of hobbies because he has endless free time. Ultimately, college kids are in school for far shorter hours than high school kids. The rest of his friends (including my son who is now in private school) are in class 8-5:30 (or whatnot) due to high school classes, sports, etc and this kid has like 2 classes per day for 90 minutes each.

It's not "high school with a few dual enrollment college classes." It's an entirely different experience that is completely off sync with the rest of people his age.

Do you get a college Winter break (I assume you do)? Pretty sweet to get a month off.

yes, you're literally on the college schedule. But you have this time off when all your peers are in high school. It's not a positive for MOST high school kids because you're out of sync with all your peers. It works for kids who either really dislike high school or have a very strong group of friends outside of high school but it's for everyone. I know a few GW/Walls kids who basically sit at home with their parents a lot.

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yes, you're literally on the college schedule. But you have this time off when all your peers are in high school. It's not a positive for MOST high school kids because you're out of sync with all your peers. It works for kids who either really dislike high school or have a very strong group of friends outside of high school but it's NOT for everyone. I know a few GW/Walls kids who just sit at home with their parents a lot.

[Anonymous]

How do colleges view these kids? I have to imagine that if you do well it’s more impressive than doing well at Walls, with all its grade inflation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do colleges view these kids? I have to imagine that if you do well it’s more impressive than doing well at Walls, with all its grade inflation.

DP sure but I am not willing to sacrifice my kids high school eslerince for it.

Plenty of time for college experience in college. You are only a kid once and what is the rush when most schools don’t even give you credit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do colleges view these kids? I have to imagine that if you do well it’s more impressive than doing well at Walls, with all its grade inflation.

Colleges love them. But it's a high price to pay. Life is more than a college admit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do colleges view these kids? I have to imagine that if you do well it’s more impressive than doing well at Walls, with all its grade inflation.

Colleges love them. But it's a high price to pay. Life is more than a college admit.

Are you sure colleges love them?
I thought it was a mixed bag regarding college acceptances