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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, our son's a middle schooler, a very good student so far, he tests very well.

This is kind of an odd one and I am a little uncertain of the responses I'll get here.

He has gone to one of the traditional DCPS middle schools where he's one of very few white kids and is actually quite happy.

He might just want to continue on to the local high school.

My question for you all is WHAT WILL HE MISS by not going to Jackson Reed for High School? How won't he be ready for college?

Generally, this is a kid who cares about grades and reads a lot and is a quick study at math.[b] He doesn't have to try very hard, but he also as I mentioned typically aces tests. English tests he's off the charts and on math, not quite, but way above grade level.[/b]

I'm happy to scroll through the opinions for good information. Thanks for your thoughts![/quote]

Is he really above grade level, or is he above what's expected at that school for that grade?  I don't live in-bounds for J-R so I get the impulse to think "how bad can my DCPS be?" but my inbound middle and high schools are shockingly low-performing.  I'm not worried that if I send my DD there, she'll forget how to read or perform simple math, but: what will she learn?  If only 1 in 10 kids in their grade are "at level" then the teacher will have to teach to the kids who are not comprehending the material.  And without a strong cohort to challenge her, she'll get used to putting in minimal effort for lavish praise.  I can't imagine that will lead to the emotional resilience or study habits that help a kid excel in college and beyond.

I don't know if your school is as bad as mine, but that has been my thought process for our local schools, and I'm 100% comfortable with IB for elementary.  Unless something dramatic happens in the next decade I'm resigned to the fact we'll need to test in to a good middle/high school, go private, or move.  DD is black, FWIW.[/quote]

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