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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Eaton parents are not concerned about the racial profile of Hardy.  Eaton itself is very diverse.  We are concerned about academic weakness, a perceived harsh disciplinary structure, and the absence of sports.  The uniforms add to the perception about the discipline.  It is not racial.[/quote]

You have no idea - none - what you are talking about with regard to sports and discipline.  Hardy offers every single sport - except crew - offered by Deal.   And I suspect you can work something out with crew if you are interested.

As a Hardy parent, your complaints about the harsh disciplinary structure seem absurd.   Heck, every other Ward 3 parent on this board complains - again, with no basis - that discipline is too lax.

The uniform thing is racial.   Sorry, it is.  Unless you have the same concerns about Latin, Georgetown Prep, Holton, and other schools that have uniforms but do not have a predominantly AA student body.   I'm not saying you are a racist.  I'm sure you're a good, well-meaning person.  But your reactions here are indicative of a subconscious racial reaction.  It might help you to understand that this is happening - then  you can figure out how to prevent it or respond appropriately.

I appreciate your thoughts on discipline and I will trust your opinion.  The uniform thing is not racial.  I would not choose to send my child to a private school with uniforms so why should I be forced to send my kids to the one public school that has uniforms (simply because a group of random parents voted on it years ago).  Hardy is not a private or charter school -- no uniforms.

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