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[quote=Anonymous]DS, an 8th-grader at a N Arlington middle school, is an "average" student--mostly Bs, scattered with As and Cs, all intensified classes (I guess he's below average by NoVA standards, because he does study and complete all of his work). DS generally dislikes middle school except for PE, recess, school team sports, and hanging with his friends. Given the choice, he'd play games on his iPad in class or chat with friends, and do his school work later at home. It's possible he has some attention issues and we plan to have him tested by freshman HS year.

We are zoned for Yorktown but DS has the option to attend Wakefield because Ex-DH lives in that zone. Ex-DH and I are seriously evaluating the two schools for best fit HS for DS. Even though Yorktown is more highly-rated, we think its students (parents) are overly competitive AP 4.++ achievers and our average kid may fall through the cracks or feel dumb in comparison.

We both dislike the upper-UMC, non-diverse frat boy vibe we've picked up from attending many sporting events. And, Ex-DH thinks our very sporty, travel athlete would have an easier time making soccer or basketball teams at Wakefield (and maybe less favoritism?).

DS prefers attending Yorktown with his middle school friends but he's open to considering both schools however he's heard mostly negative feedback about Wakefield. He does want to attend college so also wondering if he'd have a better chance getting into a decent state school from a Title 1 school. We'd appreciate feedback and other considerations, especially from parents of "average" students![/quote]

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