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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Be careful what you wish for.  APS increasingly lowering academic standards.  Phasinf in “grading for equity” where Homework is not graded, reducing things like projects because they are inequitable (not everyone has parents at home who can help).

Definitely less than what you describe. [/quote]

FCPS is also implementing the standards based grading to address equity and other concerns. In fact, most all public school districts are doing this. Notably APS teachers have pushed back against the new standards based grading, especially at Wakefield HS as reported by ARLnow. School systems all over the country (as reported by Wash Post, WSJ, FT, and the Guardian) are grappling with how to change the old grading and homework practices.

In North Arlington, the new Dorothy Hamm Middle School opened recently in a state of the art facility. Teachers and principal are popular. It is also walkable to nearby homes, shops, etc. It is still under-enrolled as a result of the pandemic, so it’s not crowded like some nearby middle schools. The vibe there is definitely not “tiger mom”, but the academic standards are still high. Beautiful campus too, for an additional perk.

Lastly, people are more prone to complain on this forum, so take the advice here with a grain of salt.

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