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[quote=Anonymous]I do not recommend DCI to anyone who has an alternative. I believe it only has a good reputation because there aren’t many other options in the city. 19:09 made some really solid observations (although I disagree with the point about sports since there are lunch clubs and after school options that aren’t competitive).

I’ll add:

Pros:
- International trips and a fairly large budget for clubs and events.

- Social justice focus and student advocacy. They have gender neutral student restrooms (not single stalls, but actual bathrooms).

Cons:
- Leaders are inexperienced, which has a ripple effect. Many of the people in high positions were founding teachers, and aren’t qualified for their job. As a result, really important teams like the discipline team suffer from ineffective leadership, and the school is chaotic.

- The school expanded too rapidly and it was impossible to fill all vacancies with quality educators. In fact, not all positions were filled last year. This results in a variety of classroom experiences and high turnover as previously mentioned.

- The chromebooks aren’t used as a tool to supplement learning when beneficial. There is too much reliance on the devices when it isn’t necessary.
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