How is MacArthur HS?

[Anonymous]

Private schools are full of drugs and vaping. Can't avoid it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When you see these types of responses I realize why this happens. Many parents think this is normal. I hope these incidents stop during the summer since students are on free time.

Seriously. The "other schools have fights" are whacked.

They may be fine with fights. I expect fights at my kids' schools to be far and few between and dealt with quickly and effectively by admin. Otherwise, we're changing schools because not all schools have such disruptive kids.

Where do your kids go to school? Be specific.

To a middle school with effective discipline and a selective high school at which most students are not inclined to physical fights.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you see these types of responses I realize why this happens. Many parents think this is normal. I hope these incidents stop during the summer since students are on free time.

Seriously. The "other schools have fights" are whacked.

They may be fine with fights. I expect fights at my kids' schools to be far and few between and dealt with quickly and effectively by admin. Otherwise, we're changing schools because not all schools have such disruptive kids.

Where do your kids go to school? Be specific.

To a middle school with effective discipline and a selective high school at which most students are not inclined to physical fights.

Where? Be specific. Name the schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you see these types of responses I realize why this happens. Many parents think this is normal. I hope these incidents stop during the summer since students are on free time.

Seriously. The "other schools have fights" are whacked.

They may be fine with fights. I expect fights at my kids' schools to be far and few between and dealt with quickly and effectively by admin. Otherwise, we're changing schools because not all schools have such disruptive kids.

Where do your kids go to school? Be specific.

To a middle school with effective discipline and a selective high school at which most students are not inclined to physical fights.

Where? Be specific. Name the schools.

Banneker

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Private schools are full of drugs and vaping. Can't avoid it.

Especially boarding schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Private schools are full of drugs and vaping. Can't avoid it.

Especially boarding schools.

My kids were freshman this year at an area private and I am always shocked at the rampant weed use and vaping.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When you see these types of responses I realize why this happens. Many parents think this is normal. I hope these incidents stop during the summer since students are on free time.

Seriously. The "other schools have fights" are whacked.

They may be fine with fights. I expect fights at my kids' schools to be far and few between and dealt with quickly and effectively by admin. Otherwise, we're changing schools because not all schools have such disruptive kids.

Where do your kids go to school? Be specific.

To a middle school with effective discipline and a selective high school at which most students are not inclined to physical fights.

Where? Be specific. Name the schools.

Aren't you bossy? And no, thank you.

-- Pp

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you see these types of responses I realize why this happens. Many parents think this is normal. I hope these incidents stop during the summer since students are on free time.

Seriously. The "other schools have fights" are whacked.

They may be fine with fights. I expect fights at my kids' schools to be far and few between and dealt with quickly and effectively by admin. Otherwise, we're changing schools because not all schools have such disruptive kids.

Where do your kids go to school? Be specific.

To a middle school with effective discipline and a selective high school at which most students are not inclined to physical fights.

Where? Be specific. Name the schools.

Aren't you bossy? And no, thank you.

-- Pp

So you're either lying about your Eden-esque school or a coward. Got it. Maybe sit the rest of this one out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When you see these types of responses I realize why this happens. Many parents think this is normal. I hope these incidents stop during the summer since students are on free time.

Seriously. The "other schools have fights" are whacked.

They may be fine with fights. I expect fights at my kids' schools to be far and few between and dealt with quickly and effectively by admin. Otherwise, we're changing schools because not all schools have such disruptive kids.

Where do your kids go to school? Be specific.

To a middle school with effective discipline and a selective high school at which most students are not inclined to physical fights.

Where? Be specific. Name the schools.

Aren't you bossy? And no, thank you.

-- Pp

So you're either lying about your Eden-esque school or a coward. Got it. Maybe sit the rest of this one out.

Ah look, the bossiness continues. I don't care to out myself.

Do you think that all schools have the same level of discipline issues? Talk about idealistic.

[Anonymous]

It’s bad and I don’t understand why parents dismiss this as something that just happens instead of acknowledging the issue and asking school to address it

[Anonymous]

Have an in boundary Junior (rising senior) and we are very happy with the school. Like the administration, teachers and class offerings. Extracurriculars are limited currently but growing. Everyone can participate in what they want to do which is a benefit of a small school. Definitely have some behavior problems like all public schools but it hasn’t affected my kid and I can’t imagine really how it would since they aren’t in the same classes. I have heard Hardy buy in is very strong and we are looking forward to having all four grades next year. And +1 to the shout out to AP Kennedy.

[Anonymous]

I agree AP Kennedy is great.

[Anonymous]

In-boundary rising junior. DD had a solid year—the majority of her teachers were strong, and she found a great peer group. There are enough opportunities for sports and extracurriculars to keep her engaged, and the club scene (who knew??) has been a delightful surprise.

As we look ahead to fall, I find myself increasingly grateful for the robustness of this astounding school community. It will be a pleasure to see the full school emerge with a quartet of amazing grades and the facilities teeming with young minds hoping for nothing more than to learn and take their place as the next adults in this challenging society. Truly, the corridors of the school pulse with the kinetic electricity of adolescent promise, their sneakers echoing the beats of tomorrow's innovation. The chemistry labs radiate potential; the English classes whisper encouragement, and the social studies classes resonate with debate.

The lunchroom is no longer merely a place to eat—it is a crucible of identity formation. The day-to-day challenges of finding your "crew," gossip that hurts feelings and sets back dreams, relationship drama, etc.—it's no different than any other school, folks. But it's important and not to be understated.

But let us not shield our eyes. There's an issue we need to tackle head-on.

The vaping is out of control. And there's more drug use than most naive parents think. My DD is very open with me and she doesn't mince words. Too many kids are vaping. There's pot use before and after school. And there are occasional sales at school.

My DD says “everyone’s doing it,” and I said, “Not on my watch!!!” Where are the hall monitors? Where is the zero tolerance policy?

I don't want to be dramatic, because the good outweighs the bad—BY FAR!!! But don't assume Little Zoe is clean just because you don't see or smell it. Ask. Then ask again. And ask other parents!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In-boundary rising junior. DD had a solid year—the majority of her teachers were strong, and she found a great peer group. There are enough opportunities for sports and extracurriculars to keep her engaged, and the club scene (who knew??) has been a delightful surprise.

As we look ahead to fall, I find myself increasingly grateful for the robustness of this astounding school community. It will be a pleasure to see the full school emerge with a quartet of amazing grades and the facilities teeming with young minds hoping for nothing more than to learn and take their place as the next adults in this challenging society. Truly, the corridors of the school pulse with the kinetic electricity of adolescent promise, their sneakers echoing the beats of tomorrow's innovation. The chemistry labs radiate potential; the English classes whisper encouragement, and the social studies classes resonate with debate.

The lunchroom is no longer merely a place to eat—it is a crucible of identity formation. The day-to-day challenges of finding your "crew," gossip that hurts feelings and sets back dreams, relationship drama, etc.—it's no different than any other school, folks. But it's important and not to be understated.

But let us not shield our eyes. There's an issue we need to tackle head-on.

The vaping is out of control. And there's more drug use than most naive parents think. My DD is very open with me and she doesn't mince words. Too many kids are vaping. There's pot use before and after school. And there are occasional sales at school.

My DD says “everyone’s doing it,” and I said, “Not on my watch!!!” Where are the hall monitors? Where is the zero tolerance policy?

I don't want to be dramatic, because the good outweighs the bad—BY FAR!!! But don't assume Little Zoe is clean just because you don't see or smell it. Ask. Then ask again. And ask other parents!

Thanks ChatGPT

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Both of them are Full of drugs. A J.R. student was offering drugs at Chipotle. I don't even understand where they get the drugs to sell. The system at both schools is terrible.

Not sure where you went to school, but I went to a top 20 HS in the DC suburbs here and it was also full of drugs back in the 90s.