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[quote=Anonymous]Lots of inaccuracies or at least misperceptions, OP.

Swanson is a good school academically as far as APS middle schools go.  The behavior problems they've had have gotten more attention than other schools, but they aren't alone.

APS doesn't do a pull-out AAP model like Fairfax.  It's a push-in.  Math has always had an advanced track, offering Geometry in 8th.  Starting this year they've introduced intensified English and Science at the 7th and 8th grade levels, and that will expand to 6th next year.  8th grade World Geo is already supposedly a HS-level course so there is no additional intensified option.  Middle school redistricting potentially will be on the table before your daughter gets to middle school, so if it matters strongly to you I'd see whether your planning unit would likely push to Hamm, Williamsburg or Kenmore or if it is fairly solidly Swanson.

High schools will continue to shuffle.  Wakefield is most over-crowded but Washington Liberty (or W-L) is massive due to its newly-added capacity. It's also funny you say Williamsburg to Yorktown is less desirable, as many on DCUM would tell you it's the only worthwhile pyramid.   [/quote]

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