what schools feed into Deal right now and what changes are on the horizon?

[Anonymous]

Oops... rather "doesn't wash"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:23:07 I generally agree with you.

As an example from other districts in our area, most of the middle schools in the most affluent areas of Fairfax County (Vienna and McLean for example) are in the 800-1100 enrollment range. Large enough to allow programmatic differentiation, specialty classes, etc. So others saying that Deal's enrollment is too big for good educational outcomes does really wash, it is class size and teaming that provide the direct learning environment (as PP said).

OTOH, at that size, even with teaming it's just too big for everyone to know everyone. And it's too big for everyone to have an opportunity to do everything (student council, yearbook, sports teams, drama). That's part of what makes the high quality privates so attractive - rigorous academics and true, intimate, small size.

[Anonymous]

Granted. But we're talking about a public middle school. If class sizes are a manageable 20 - 25 kids, I'm cool with that (assuming of course that the teachers are good).

Really, does everyone need to know everyone? Does everyone have to do everything? I can see considering universal everything being desirable, but I don't consider it essential. Of course, your results may vary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Does Deal really have a film lab? That is crazy.

Actually, Deal does have a film lab. I have one, too. In fact, I'm typing on it right now.

[Anonymous]

lol!