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[quote=Anonymous]When you say accelerated math, is your child taking Algebra1 or Geometry in 8th grade?

Walls parent here, and from your description, your child will thrive at Walls-
Mine loves it and very happy with the outcome and being admitted. We love the academics, the teachers so far are very dedicated. But like others say in different threads, it is also a mixed bag. This is after all, a public high school. But child is happy and thriving. We love the location and being embedded with GWU- it has given my child a sense of agency and responsibility, plus the inspiration. The kids study sometimes at the GWU student center and they love the entire space. They feel inspired and motivated.
My child takes their home lunch the majority of days and on some days picks up something from whole foods around the corner. The students get an hour of lunch and they can leave school premises. 
The first term was slower and it seems it was a warm-up,  but increasingly academics are starting to become more demanding. This past week my student put in 4-5 hours of studying almost every night of the week.
They recently did the PTConference, and it was well organized and impressive how they handle in-person and online meetings seamlessly!
They do the classic team building events, trips, dances etc.. and their sports teams did very well recently in local competitions.
We love the building and its history! It is old, red brick from 1882, and comes with the classic old building problems, that the administration is constantly trying to address. It is a charm with a headache!
Remember- this is a humanities oriented high school. The students are studious and focused. It has been quite easy for my child to build new friendships so far! They have exciting and numerous clubs including the ones you highlighted.
Good luck with your application.[/quote]

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