So, what is wrong with Hardy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it is true that "most" Hardy kids will tell you that they like the uniforms, my jaw would drop to the floor. No middle school kid I ever knew would believe something like that.

Do you even have a kid in middle school? I do. In fact, he goes to Hardy. He's actually fine with it. Makes decisions in the morning really easy.

How about only current Hardy parents are allowed to post on these Hardy threads? If you've actually visited the school, you may post once. If you've never crossed the threshold of the school, you get no posting privileges.

So tired of this conversation being held by outsiders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uniforms

I assume that this is a joke. The reality is that Hardy uniforms, while a small thing, are a big turn-off to a lot of prospective IB parents who associate public school uniforms with chaotic, urban schools.

What is the definition of an "Urban School"? Also, what is the definition of an "Inner-City" School? Is Deal an "Urban School" since it's in the city? Is Deal considered to be an "Inner-City" School as well? It seems like these terms are being used as a euphemism for something else... what could that be?

[Anonymous]

This thread is a good example of why you should visit the school to see what is going on instead of wasting your time reading a bunch of ninnies arguing about uniforms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uniforms

I assume that this is a joke. The reality is that Hardy uniforms, while a small thing, are a big turn-off to a lot of prospective IB parents who associate public school uniforms with chaotic, urban schools.

What is the definition of an "Urban School"? Also, what is the definition of an "Inner-City" School? Is Deal an "Urban School" since it's in the city? Is Deal considered to be an "Inner-City" School as well? It seems like these terms are being used as a euphemism for something else... what could that be?

Yes, I'm curious about this as well! I will think hard on this, especially since the parents at St. Albans have no problem with their children wearing a uniform/having a dress code. (Hardy does not have a specific uniform--it's a dress code consisting of khakis and navy blue shirts).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If it is true that "most" Hardy kids will tell you that they like the uniforms, my jaw would drop to the floor. No middle school kid I ever knew would believe something like that.

Do you even have a kid in middle school? I do. In fact, he goes to Hardy. He's actually fine with it. Makes decisions in the morning really easy.

How about only current Hardy parents are allowed to post on these Hardy threads? If you've actually visited the school, you may post once. If you've never crossed the threshold of the school, you get no posting privileges.

So tired of this conversation being held by outsiders.

As someone who wore uniforms in middle school (Catholic) I can say that some kids DO like uniforms--I definitely did. They eliminate a lot of stress about wearing the "right" clothes and make getting ready in the morning super-easy. Sure, some kids complain, but others appreciate them (especially those who don't have the money to or interest in "expressing themselves" through their clothing).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know several families at Hardy that are very happy there. I don't think there is anything wrong with the school. We are so far away from being at the middle school stage, but I would find a school of 350 with an honors program very appealing, especially relative to a school of nearly 1,300 students.

I had kids at Hardy until last year, and there was no honors program at Hardy. It must be new this year. Links or sources, please. I don't see anything listed on their website. If you are talking about their gifted education, it is really not what people assume it must be. Almost any student can get into it to fill a space because students like mine refuse to participate in it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know several families at Hardy that are very happy there. I don't think there is anything wrong with the school. We are so far away from being at the middle school stage, but I would find a school of 350 with an honors program very appealing, especially relative to a school of nearly 1,300 students.

I had kids at Hardy until last year, and there was no honors program at Hardy. It must be new this year. Links or sources, please. I don't see anything listed on their website. If you are talking about their gifted education, it is really not what people assume it must be. Almost any student can get into it to fill a space because students like mine refuse to participate in it.

Math honors was indeed present last year and my kid attended it as a 6th grader and now as a 7th grader. English is new from this year as is Science (7th and 8th grade only).

Not any student can get into it, only advanced and very motivated students. Hardy math Dept. places a lot of emphasis on students' personal motivation, and will make sure motivated students get the support to make it to the more advanced classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know several families at Hardy that are very happy there. I don't think there is anything wrong with the school. We are so far away from being at the middle school stage, but I would find a school of 350 with an honors program very appealing, especially relative to a school of nearly 1,300 students.

I had kids at Hardy until last year, and there was no honors program at Hardy. It must be new this year. Links or sources, please. I don't see anything listed on their website. If you are talking about their gifted education, it is really not what people assume it must be. Almost any student can get into it to fill a space because students like mine refuse to participate in it.

There's no gifted education at Hardy. There's honors classes, plus afternoon optional enrichment classes (math club with Ms Bax; book club with Ms Bentley; etc.) .

PP is a troll (or very disinformed parent, should spend time visiting the school from time to time, instead of trolling on this website) .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Uniforms

I assume that this is a joke. The reality is that Hardy uniforms, while a small thing, are a big turn-off to a lot of prospective IB parents who associate public school uniforms with chaotic, urban schools.

What is the definition of an "Urban School"? Also, what is the definition of an "Inner-City" School? Is Deal an "Urban School" since it's in the city? Is Deal considered to be an "Inner-City" School as well? It seems like these terms are being used as a euphemism for something else... what could that be?

In this context, ghetto? My guess is, however you define it, parents in Palisades, Spring Valley, Kent, etc -- which are not "urban" in character although they are within Washington -- are not looking for an "urban" school experiemce for their kids.

[Anonymous]

Is that angry English teacher who led a revolt against Michelle Rhee's attempted changes at Hardy (and was also hostile to a higher IB enrollment) still teaching there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is that angry English teacher who led a revolt against Michelle Rhee's attempted changes at Hardy (and was also hostile to a higher IB enrollment) still teaching there?

This again? What, do you think she's going to give Fs to all the IB children and call them names?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that angry English teacher who led a revolt against Michelle Rhee's attempted changes at Hardy (and was also hostile to a higher IB enrollment) still teaching there?

This again? What, do you think she's going to give Fs to all the IB children and call them names?

Yes. She is not angry anymore, she is good with good students, and rigorous with so and so students, regardless of whether they are IB or OB.

She had a point about Rhee and Hardy; Rhee removed Pope without a plan B. The school remained without stable leadership for 5 years. Maybe Ms Henry was right about being angry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that angry English teacher who led a revolt against Michelle Rhee's attempted changes at Hardy (and was also hostile to a higher IB enrollment) still teaching there?

This again? What, do you think she's going to give Fs to all the IB children and call them names?

Yes. She is not angry anymore, she is good with good students, and rigorous with so and so students, regardless of whether they are IB or OB.

She had a point about Rhee and Hardy; Rhee removed Pope without a plan B. The school remained without stable leadership for 5 years. Maybe Ms Henry was right about being angry.

Does she wear a uniform?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that angry English teacher who led a revolt against Michelle Rhee's attempted changes at Hardy (and was also hostile to a higher IB enrollment) still teaching there?

This again? What, do you think she's going to give Fs to all the IB children and call them names?

Yes. She is not angry anymore, she is good with good students, and rigorous with so and so students, regardless of whether they are IB or OB.

She had a point about Rhee and Hardy; Rhee removed Pope without a plan B. The school remained without stable leadership for 5 years. Maybe Ms Henry was right about being angry.

That teacher was a real militant. It's good to hear that she is managing her anger issues about change at Hardy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is that angry English teacher who led a revolt against Michelle Rhee's attempted changes at Hardy (and was also hostile to a higher IB enrollment) still teaching there?

This again? What, do you think she's going to give Fs to all the IB children and call them names?

Yes. She is not angry anymore, she is good with good students, and rigorous with so and so students, regardless of whether they are IB or OB.

She had a point about Rhee and Hardy; Rhee removed Pope without a plan B. The school remained without stable leadership for 5 years. Maybe Ms Henry was right about being angry.

Does she wear a uniform?

Yes, she does. If you had bothered to visit the school you'd know what I mean.