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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think I'm finally understanding the DCPS rationale on CH middle schools. I think they thought that a guaranteed feed from LT and JO Wilson would make neighborhood kids attend those schools to get access to SH. But there are a few problems with the theory - 1) charters; 2) 5-7 years is a long time if you believe the elementary school does not work for your kid; 3) it is relatively easy to get into Watkins for 5th grade; and 3) SH is NOT Deal. It's just not. [/quote]

You've summed this up very nicely.  Given the mobility premium for public education and the changing landscape, having a path from PS to HS is pointless. Unless you're talking about well established school systems like in MoCo or Fairfax, this has little value in DC where the charter landscape and fluidity of enrollment makes long term planning difficult for families and the school systems.

points 1) - 4) are well taken.  Deal is &gt; 3X the size of SH.  Deal's advanced learners alone outnumber the entire population of SH.  It's an entirely different animal.  There may well be another NW MS or HS added within the next 5-10 years.

And sure -- getting into Watkins (or Brent) for 5th isn't such a big deal, but if forced to pick between Watkins/SH vs. high performing charter, I know when we're likely to leave DCPS.[/quote]

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