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Anonymous wrote:3rd grader at sela. Love the other families -- kind, welcoming. Love the language immersion model. Love the location. Love the academic balance.

Ive heard great things about Sela...just curious to know what your plans are for middle school if you keep DC there.?

Not PP, but we’re in PK 4 at sela and also love it. The PTSA had a discussion about middle school with the new principal and he is exploring options to present to the board. So they know it’s an issue and are trying to come up with a solution. If they can’t come up with a solution by the time we’re in fifth grade, we’ll probably consider private or potentially moving, and playing the DC middle school lottery.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3rd grader at sela. Love the other families -- kind, welcoming. Love the language immersion model. Love the location. Love the academic balance.

Ive heard great things about Sela...just curious to know what your plans are for middle school if you keep DC there.?

Not PP, but we’re in PK 4 at sela and also love it. The PTSA had a discussion about middle school with the new principal and he is exploring options to present to the board. So they know it’s an issue and are trying to come up with a solution. If they can’t come up with a solution by the time we’re in fifth grade, we’ll probably consider private or potentially moving, and playing the DC middle school lottery.

Far better to lottery elsewhere or go to your IB than ask a school to expand to additional grades -- see CMI and Bridges of examples of what can happen when a school strays from its mission and expertise. There are many MS options available.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3rd grader at sela. Love the other families -- kind, welcoming. Love the language immersion model. Love the location. Love the academic balance.

Ive heard great things about Sela...just curious to know what your plans are for middle school if you keep DC there.?

Not PP, but we’re in PK 4 at sela and also love it. The PTSA had a discussion about middle school with the new principal and he is exploring options to present to the board. So they know it’s an issue and are trying to come up with a solution. If they can’t come up with a solution by the time we’re in fifth grade, we’ll probably consider private or potentially moving, and playing the DC middle school lottery.

Far better to lottery elsewhere or go to your IB than ask a school to expand to additional grades -- see CMI and Bridges of examples of what can happen when a school strays from its mission and expertise. There are many MS options available.

When we looked at Sela a couple years ago they were not talking about adding grades but did mention trying to be added to the DCI feeders. We didn't end up going so I am not sure how far along or well formed that was as an idea.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:3rd grader at sela. Love the other families -- kind, welcoming. Love the language immersion model. Love the location. Love the academic balance.

Ive heard great things about Sela...just curious to know what your plans are for middle school if you keep DC there.?

Not PP, but we’re in PK 4 at sela and also love it. The PTSA had a discussion about middle school with the new principal and he is exploring options to present to the board. So they know it’s an issue and are trying to come up with a solution. If they can’t come up with a solution by the time we’re in fifth grade, we’ll probably consider private or potentially moving, and playing the DC middle school lottery.

Far better to lottery elsewhere or go to your IB than ask a school to expand to additional grades -- see CMI and Bridges of examples of what can happen when a school strays from its mission and expertise. There are many MS options available.

When we looked at Sela a couple years ago they were not talking about adding grades but did mention trying to be added to the DCI feeders. We didn't end up going so I am not sure how far along or well formed that was as an idea.

They aren't going to be added to DCI. DCI is full, as it were, and Hebrew is not a language supported by the IBO.

[Anonymous]

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They aren't going to be added to DCI. DCI is full, as it were, and Hebrew is not a language supported by the IBO.

This is correct. Please stop mentioning this as if it might be a possibility.

[Anonymous]

We have been so happy with our experience at Langley Elementary. Our son's PK3 teachers are so attentive and kind, and the focus on social/emotional learning really has had an impact on him. The school is spacious (2 gyms, an auditorium, playground, garden, etc) with even more room to grow. Principal Drum is fantastic and is dedicated to giving all the kids a quality education in a safe, nurturing environment. It's also so nice to be able to walk to school and see our neighbors at pick-up and dropoff. The school also has sessions for PK parents at night to help build community and help us learn to support our kids and each other. I feel very fortunate that Langley was our IB school.

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We are at Bunker Hill Elementary. The Prk teachers are wonderful! They actually received the highest gold star ratings when reviewed last year. The principal & vice principle make a very good team and have implemented a lot of improvements and growth. Most of the teachers are very invested in the students. They have a PTO up and running this year with lots of energy and positive ideas for building up the school community.
The upper grades are improving each year and it is slowly growing in diversity. They are also working to expand their aftercare and school clubs. They expanded their strings band/ club and added a Stem aftercare program this year.
Definitely a dcps school going in the right direction with room to grow.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

They aren't going to be added to DCI. DCI is full, as it were, and Hebrew is not a language supported by the IBO.

This is correct. Please stop mentioning this as if it might be a possibility.

DCI is full -and may take on additional campuses, as a result. Hebrew IS a language supported by the IBO, so Sela COULD eventually be part of DCI, or they could partner with other charters for a different middle school. You are not the arbiter of what might be a possibility down the line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are at Bunker Hill Elementary. The Prk teachers are wonderful! They actually received the highest gold star ratings when reviewed last year. The principal & vice principle make a very good team and have implemented a lot of improvements and growth. Most of the teachers are very invested in the students. They have a PTO up and running this year with lots of energy and positive ideas for building up the school community.
The upper grades are improving each year and it is slowly growing in diversity. They are also working to expand their aftercare and school clubs. They expanded their strings band/ club and added a Stem aftercare program this year.
Definitely a dcps school going in the right direction with room to grow.

That's good to know, this is our IB and although we're not attending, we can let other neighbors know. Can you post whether there is an Open House, and if not perhaps suggest one? I think a lot of parents ignore the school since there has not (in prior years) been a lot of community outreach going on.

[Anonymous]

I am a happy parent at Stuart Hobson middle school. I like the honors classes and the arts focus. My kids have liked the extra zero period offerings, and overall a nice bunch of kids and teachers. I am much happier with the current Admin than the previous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a happy parent at Stuart Hobson middle school. I like the honors classes and the arts focus. My kids have liked the extra zero period offerings, and overall a nice bunch of kids and teachers. I am much happier with the current Admin than the previous.

what is that zero period stuff please? we are inbound for SH as well.

[Anonymous]

Very happy at Oyster. Love the warmth and sense of community both within the school walls and critical growth of my now 3rd grader's academics in both languages. The librarian, the counselor and the Assistant Principal are special people for how they've embraced our family. Both second and third grades have been lucky to have really good, engaged and innovative teachers able.

Wish there was more diversity within the school, as there is a preponderous of dual income, high earners as opposed to the myriad other ways families can be made-up in today's world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hearst is awesome.

Yes! We have made a lot of great friends there!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We are at Bunker Hill Elementary. The Prk teachers are wonderful! They actually received the highest gold star ratings when reviewed last year. The principal & vice principle make a very good team and have implemented a lot of improvements and growth. Most of the teachers are very invested in the students. They have a PTO up and running this year with lots of energy and positive ideas for building up the school community.
The upper grades are improving each year and it is slowly growing in diversity. They are also working to expand their aftercare and school clubs. They expanded their strings band/ club and added a Stem aftercare program this year.
Definitely a dcps school going in the right direction with room to grow.

That's good to know, this is our IB and although we're not attending, we can let other neighbors know. Can you post whether there is an Open House, and if not perhaps suggest one? I think a lot of parents ignore the school since there has not (in prior years) been a lot of community outreach going on.

The next open house on the calendar is January 18, at 9am. If need to attend on a different day just call the school or email the principal they will try to arrange for a tour often with the Principal or VP.
We learned today the school is on target to get a school garden installed this summer. And on the short list for a new playground and technology updates in the next couple years.

[Anonymous]

We absolutely love DCI!