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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a probable future Wilson/JR parent, I'd like to flip the question.  It is clear that DCPS's priority is not making sure that high-SES kids achieve to their potential.  And this might be a cynical view, but I think we have seen some evidence, both at Wilson and DCPS-wide, that one way that can be used to close the achievement gap is to make advanced course work harder to access, either because the classes are not offered or because they are filled with students who aren't capable and distract from others' ability to learn.  Schools like Wilson have depended on their leadership, not DCPS central, to continue to offer courses that serve the diverse in-bound community (ie, students from the full range of interests and abilities), not just the students who are struggling.  I think that any time there is a change in personnel there is valid worry of what the future will bring for the kids who are on a path toward college.

So, I'm wondering if current or past Wilson parents can weigh in and advise on how parents can engage the new leadership to protect the advanced offerings that Wilson/JR currently offers and make sure that they are accessible to our kids?  It does seem like pressure will need to come from the community, not central office.  And for Wilson, it is less a question of attracting IB parents (like it might have been at Eastern, or Hardy in the past), but more a question of how to continue to serve them.  (or serve them better, if I can be an optimist!)[/quote]

OP, just relax.  As a parent of two high-SES kids at Wilson, I can assure you that Wilson serves them just fine. [/quote]

Doesn’t work for everyone though. My high performing kid hated the chaos and low expectations at JR. Hated the fact that you had to load up on AP classes as all the other classes were too easy. Hated how 9th grade seemed easier than 8th grade at Deal. Had two terrible English teachers in a row.
Thankfully landed at a good college and is so happy to be with kids who enjoy learning. We were disappointed with Wilson [/quote]

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