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[quote=Anonymous]As a parent of a former walls students and a junior I have some feedback. 
[b]PROS[/b]
Most teachers are great, you have to remember that this is a dcps school and there will always be teachers that aren't so great.
 The academics are good and the school is filled with students who want to learn and are committed. When my kids were freshman   
 they were surprised by how well behaved the students in their classes were and how much they learned. 
 They do play sports and come home pretty late + homework so they end up going to bed later then I would like them to but it doesn't seem to impact them much.
 Of course eating lunch off campus is really great and it gives them freedom and teaches them independence and responsibility. 
[b]CONS[/b]
The building is horrible. They are all crammed into a tiny building. They don't have any lockers and no auditorium, gym, field or proper cafeteria. The teachers have to share rooms and in general it is not a good situation. The students do have access to some GW places but you have to remember that GW is a college and these are high school students. The principal and staff aren't very communicative and could be better. They also don't have many whole grade field trips or fun activities, though I don't know if other high schools have that or only Middle and Elementary schools.

Walls seems like a good fit for your child but you never know. My two oldest kids really like(d) walls but my younger one (now a sophomore) did not at all. She was similar to her siblings but felt like she was missing out on the typical high school experience and had some trouble making friends since the kids there can be very competitive. She is now at another school and enjoys it.
I think you should give walls a shot - you child can always transfer out if they don't end up liking it.[/quote]

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