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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does DCPS have any policies other than metal detectors that keep guns say from our students? My kid was told in lower elementary by a classmate that there was a gun in the school. Then this year, in 5th, he witnessed the Track meet shooting up close. He’s has been having occasional nightmares since. He’s about to star MS and I’m terrified for him and looking into moving to Arlington. Is this the usual experience for DCPS kids?[/quote]

Any reports of guns in the school should be immediately reported to admin. I find that weapons abatement does work well though and at times when it hasn't (not in awhile at secondary schools I have worked in) we have immediately gone on lockdown while authorities look to find it. Chapter 25 does have strong rules about weapons in schools. https://dcps.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcps/publication/attachments/Safe%20%26%20Positive%20Schools%20Policy_FINAL_2.2.23.pdf

Arlington is not some magical place where nothing bad ever happens though. My sister's children go to APS and there have been issues with things, like students OD in the bathroom. Here is one report: https://www.arlnow.com/2024/01/08/police-investigated-another-potential-overdose-at-wakefield-high-school-last-week/.

You have to do what is best for your piece of mind and your child though. [/quote]

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