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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So far this has been a completely useless and discouraging thread.

At least two people are really wishing that people with kids at the school would tell us some good advice for kids who are going to show up there not knowing anybody and without an experience of such a big school…[/quote]

I responded earlier re: finding activities.

The problem in this thread is the same one in every JR thread on DCUM; a few people come in and derail it with BS about how terrible, chaotic, and violent it is, and the vast majority of us who have kids there and are satisfied don’t feel like spending time fighting with them.

My kids are very happy there. The common thread with kids who are happy there, I think, is that they get involved in one or more activities, they appreciate the benefits of a big, diverse school, and they are comfortable approaching teachers and counselors for help when needed. I’m not going to debate my kids’ experiences with a bunch of strangers on the internet.

Honestly, you need to visit the school and talk with parents who have kids there—like, in real life. Also, follow the school on social media. Come see the spring musical in May or find a game to attend. That’s how you’ll get a real sense of the school. Good luck.[/quote]

+1000.  You live in the neighborhood and there are a lot of JR kids from the neighborhood.  Coming to DCUM is really a bad way to find out what you want to know specific to your kid.[/quote]

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