Do you think Shepherd Elementary will become/is becoming more diverse?

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Anonymous wrote:The way the term "Upper Caucasia" is thrown around on DCUM right along with "whitey" is pretty disturbing. Racial slurs don't have a good place anyway. (And, yes, I know some people think it is funny. It isn't.)

+1. As a matter of fact, NW, even Ward 3, if much more representative of our country's population at large than any other part of the city. We don't live in Nigeria, you know?

Really??

[Anonymous]

NP. Please, please, please let this thread stay on Shepherd. I know many have compared to JKLM, but we are moving in the neighborhood and really want to know more about the school.

The school is rarely mentioned (except when talking about boundaries) and I was really pleased to see such a positive thread about the school. It really does seem like a great school and we will likely pull our kid from his HRCS to join Shepherd. We are struggling with this thought as he has made really good school friends in the last 2 years at his current school.

So I am really asking as nice as possible if we can let the race arguments stop for love of poor Shepherd that never gets love on DCUM

Does anyone know the number of classes per grade (specifically K+)?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP. Please, please, please let this thread stay on Shepherd. I know many have compared to JKLM, but we are moving in the neighborhood and really want to know more about the school.

The school is rarely mentioned (except when talking about boundaries) and I was really pleased to see such a positive thread about the school. It really does seem like a great school and we will likely pull our kid from his HRCS to join Shepherd. We are struggling with this thought as he has made really good school friends in the last 2 years at his current school.

So I am really asking as nice as possible if we can let the race arguments stop for love of poor Shepherd that never gets love on DCUM

Does anyone know the number of classes per grade (specifically K+)?

Well, this thread asks specifically about race. Maybe start another thread asking what's great about Shepherd?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP. Please, please, please let this thread stay on Shepherd. I know many have compared to JKLM, but we are moving in the neighborhood and really want to know more about the school.

The school is rarely mentioned (except when talking about boundaries) and I was really pleased to see such a positive thread about the school. It really does seem like a great school and we will likely pull our kid from his HRCS to join Shepherd. We are struggling with this thought as he has made really good school friends in the last 2 years at his current school.

So I am really asking as nice as possible if we can let the race arguments stop for love of poor Shepherd that never gets love on DCUM

Does anyone know the number of classes per grade (specifically K+)?

Well, this thread asks specifically about race. Maybe start another thread asking what's great about Shepherd?

The thread did not ask about JKLM and certainly did not ask people to be so mean to one another.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Hello neighbor. Honest question. Would you have the same hesitation to send your kid to Janney or Lafayette that has the same makeup but switch black and white? Not being snarky, just an honest question.

To answer your question, I don't agree with PP. The school has already changed immensely. The first PK3 class that opened this year was made of 100% neighborhood kids that reflect the neighborhood demos. I would also say that last year's PK and K were similar.

you can find an honest answer to your question on DCUM, where I read posts from AA parents questioning whether to send their AA child to a predominantly white school (even Janney, there were posts recently, with some posters saying that AA kids IB for Janney go OOB to Eaton precisely because they do not want to be one of the few AA kids in a school predominantly white). so yes, sounds like this kind of concern (being the only XYZ child in a class where all other kids are another "race") is shared by people of various backgrounds, and is not necessarily a sign that OP is racist (unless you conclude that an AA family who does not send child to Janney is also racist)

I don't see those parents post thread after thread speculating on whether or not the demographics of Janney/Lafayette etc will soon change in their favor. That conversation only happens with EOTP schools.

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OP, if you're seriously interested in considering Shepherd, I'd suggest you contact the PTA President and ask to speak with other parents. There aren't many Asian students at the school that I've seen, but there are a good amount of biracial students--including Asian/white, if you wanted that exact perspective. I'm sure the PTA president could put you in touch with folks who'd be happy to speak with you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hello neighbor. Honest question. Would you have the same hesitation to send your kid to Janney or Lafayette that has the same makeup but switch black and white? Not being snarky, just an honest question.

To answer your question, I don't agree with PP. The school has already changed immensely. The first PK3 class that opened this year was made of 100% neighborhood kids that reflect the neighborhood demos. I would also say that last year's PK and K were similar.

you can find an honest answer to your question on DCUM, where I read posts from AA parents questioning whether to send their AA child to a predominantly white school (even Janney, there were posts recently, with some posters saying that AA kids IB for Janney go OOB to Eaton precisely because they do not want to be one of the few AA kids in a school predominantly white). so yes, sounds like this kind of concern (being the only XYZ child in a class where all other kids are another "race") is shared by people of various backgrounds, and is not necessarily a sign that OP is racist (unless you conclude that an AA family who does not send child to Janney is also racist)

I don't see those parents post thread after thread speculating on whether or not the demographics of Janney/Lafayette etc will soon change in their favor. That conversation only happens with EOTP schools.

Correct, but that is a function of the demographic trends in DC, not a result of the mindset of the different groups.

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NP here. Shepherd is a fantastic little school. We're in-boundary with a very happy kiddo there. If sending your kid to a high-achieving International Baccalaureate school that's 79% Black is a problem for you, maybe it's not a good fit. I will add lots of diversity there, from longtime DC families to those who speak Spanish, French, Amharic and others at home. The school will continue to attract lots of smart and engaged families whose kids will get an excellent education.

And if you really want to get a better feel for it, it's not going to happen on DCUM. Contact the school and take a tour. The principal gives them herself, even after the lottery. Spend time talking to parents at the playground next door. That's how we fell in love with it. Best of luck.

[Anonymous]

OP, I obviously cannot predict the future, but if the school is "only" 79% AA now, it has already become quite a bit more diverse in the past five years. When we were looking for a house in 2010, it was 95% black.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way the term "Upper Caucasia" is thrown around on DCUM right along with "whitey" is pretty disturbing. Racial slurs don't have a good place anyway. (And, yes, I know some people think it is funny. It isn't.)

+1. As a matter of fact, NW, even Ward 3, if much more representative of our country's population at large than any other part of the city. We don't live in Nigeria, you know?

Really??

Yes, really. As an American citizen, it'd be pretty easy for you to relocate to Nigeria and live the diverse life. If you choose to stay in the US, realize that NW represents our country much better than Shepherd student population. Leave "upper caucasia" at your peril.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way the term "Upper Caucasia" is thrown around on DCUM right along with "whitey" is pretty disturbing. Racial slurs don't have a good place anyway. (And, yes, I know some people think it is funny. It isn't.)

+1. As a matter of fact, NW, even Ward 3, if much more representative of our country's population at large than any other part of the city. We don't live in Nigeria, you know?

Really??

Yes, really. As an American citizen, it'd be pretty easy for you to relocate to Nigeria and live the diverse life. If you choose to stay in the US, realize that NW represents our country much better than Shepherd student population. Leave "upper caucasia" at your peril.

Go back to Africa comments in 2015. Gotta love DCUM

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way the term "Upper Caucasia" is thrown around on DCUM right along with "whitey" is pretty disturbing. Racial slurs don't have a good place anyway. (And, yes, I know some people think it is funny. It isn't.)

+1. As a matter of fact, NW, even Ward 3, if much more representative of our country's population at large than any other part of the city. We don't live in Nigeria, you know?

Really??

Yes, really. As an American citizen, it'd be pretty easy for you to relocate to Nigeria and live the diverse life. If you choose to stay in the US, realize that NW represents our country much better than Shepherd student population. Leave "upper caucasia" at your peril.

Go back to Africa comments in 2015. Gotta love DCUM

Exactly. That's why I said really. It's ok, she doesn't get it. Pathetic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way the term "Upper Caucasia" is thrown around on DCUM right along with "whitey" is pretty disturbing. Racial slurs don't have a good place anyway. (And, yes, I know some people think it is funny. It isn't.)

+1. As a matter of fact, NW, even Ward 3, if much more representative of our country's population at large than any other part of the city. We don't live in Nigeria, you know?

Really??

Yes, really. As an American citizen, it'd be pretty easy for you to relocate to Nigeria and live the diverse life. If you choose to stay in the US, realize that NW represents our country much better than Shepherd student population. Leave "upper caucasia" at your peril.

Go back to Africa comments in 2015. Gotta love DCUM

Your comments are abhorrent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way the term "Upper Caucasia" is thrown around on DCUM right along with "whitey" is pretty disturbing. Racial slurs don't have a good place anyway. (And, yes, I know some people think it is funny. It isn't.)

+1. As a matter of fact, NW, even Ward 3, if much more representative of our country's population at large than any other part of the city. We don't live in Nigeria, you know?

Really??

Yes, really. As an American citizen, it'd be pretty easy for you to relocate to Nigeria and live the diverse life. If you choose to stay in the US, realize that NW represents our country much better than Shepherd student population. Leave "upper caucasia" at your peril.

Go back to Africa comments in 2015. Gotta love DCUM

Your comments are abhorrent.

OMG, not you 9:22. Sorry about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP. Please, please, please let this thread stay on Shepherd. I know many have compared to JKLM, but we are moving in the neighborhood and really want to know more about the school.

The school is rarely mentioned (except when talking about boundaries) and I was really pleased to see such a positive thread about the school. It really does seem like a great school and we will likely pull our kid from his HRCS to join Shepherd. We are struggling with this thought as he has made really good school friends in the last 2 years at his current school.

So I am really asking as nice as possible if we can let the race arguments stop for love of poor Shepherd that never gets love on DCUM

Does anyone know the number of classes per grade (specifically K+)?

Seems that every single thread on DCUM as of late, turns into some race argument. I keep wondering if people are starting to troll.