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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DCPS and Wilson administrators are incapable of any type of complex and creative planning so expect a Wilson shit show in the fall[/quote]

Quit with the negativity already. I know DL stinks and I know we need our kids back in school. But your comment is untrue and unnecessary and hyperbolic. What would YOU propose?[/quote]
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There has been a ton of variation across public schools in how they have handled this and though I would LOVE for my Wilson student to be in person now, overall I have been very impressed by the way Wilson has handled DL.  My child has had synchronous instruction pretty much from 9:30-4pm 4 days/week and enough homework to cover Wednesdays.  This is WAY more than my middle schooler and more than many MoCo public schools (and even some private schools), from what I hear from friends.  I think Wilson pivoted to the 4x4 schedule so that they would be able to accommodate more synchronous instruction, which was both "complex" and "creative."  I give them a lot of credit (and have every expectation that they will work hard to get all the kids in person in the fall).[/quote]

This is complete BS. They pivoted to the 4x4 because central office has been wanting them to. All the other comprehensive high schools in DC are 4x4 and Central wants all the comprehensive high schools to follow the same schedule. It is also better for kids who get an F as they can then take the class again right away. Of course, your child should have more hw than middle school - what does that even mean? And eye roll at the Wilson is doing better than MCPS and privates - like you have any real idea about that.[/quote]

And yet...you haven’t demonstrated in any way that Wilson is doing a poor job, especially compared to other public high schools in the area. I’m a new poster, and I agree with the PPs’ assessment: Wilson has done about as good a job as I could have hoped with virtual learning. They have done the best they can given the public health constraints with IPL. I have attended multiple parent meetings with administrators and witnessed the care and attention they’re bringing to the process. It’s not perfect. It’s not ideal. But it’s pretty good. So I’m hopeful for the fall.[/quote]

As Wilson parents, we are very happy with DL, with communication from school and most of the teachers.  I see in real time admin make deft efforts to help a couple teachers who may have a hard time with DL, in response to parent concerns.

Last semester, my DC had to do an assignment to imagine a school reopening under specific public health restrictions.  So when I read about Wilson’s plan, I could really appreciate the thought they put into it.

I imagine everything is bigger, brighter and better at Sidwell.  Or maybe Someplace Else.   :)  But honestly, sometimes I overhear my student’s Team classes, and I think to myself, “I wouldn’t want DC anywhere else.”
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