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[quote=Anonymous]These are tough because as parents we have our own priorities that may differ from others. I read this thread before enrolling my child and since most of the comments were positive, I felt comfortable enrolling my child. I thought a school in Georgetown was going to prepare my child for a top high school because the standards would likely be high. Well, buyer beware!

I'm a parent and honestly I'm not impressed with the school. Start with the facility. The facility is dated with few physical resources like a gym and  music room at the lower school.  Honestly, the physical plant is a dump.  Peeling paint, cracked doors- it looks like an inner city school from the 70s with the old tile floors.

If you take the building away from Georgetown, I doubt parents would consider it.

The teachers turnover, and the curriculum is not as competitive as it should be.  Most of the teachers are old school and not very friendly at all. The new teachers seem lost and uncertain. The tuition is not as high as that of a private school, but it is still expensive in this day and age.  If you live in DC, I know your options are limited for public education. I would spend the extra dollars and enroll my child in Georgetown Prep other prestigious private schools that have the facilities, top notch curriculum and programs.

Also, although I am not a minority, I am appalled by the lack of diversity. This school touts it, but it is not true. There are no black lead teachers ( a few assistants), very few black students - I think I saw 3 in fourth grade, 1 in preschool, 3 in kindergarten, a few Latino kids, a handful of Asian.  There is a black lower school administrator this year so maybe that will help with a more diverse population.

I really don't think that HTS is as prestigious of a school as parents may think.  I believe that there are many much better schools than it and parents should really spend time there before making a final decision.  Tour the "campus", the computer room, the music room,' the art room. Ask about the after school programs. Spend time in the classroom - how many computers? Smart boards that work? Tour the library and meet the staff. Are they personable?  What books are on the shelves?  You may not like what you see.

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