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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hello,

Have a question and would really appreciate any constructive perspectives from the DCUM experts. We are currently in-boundary for Wilson High School in DC. (Though DC may change the feeder pattern for Wilson and/or create another high school.)  For commute and housing option reasons, we are considering a move from NW DC to north Arlington, and being in-boundary for Yorktown High School.

While I expect few people have direct experience with both schools, I would appreciate any perspectives on comparing Wilson High School (DCPS) to Yorktown High School (APS) in terms of academics, social environment, overcrowding, etc. I know both are schools that have many strengths, and some challenges. [b]Ideally, we would like to be at a school with a welcoming community, strong academics but not pressure cooker, and a school that has the capacity to handle its enrolled students.[/b] (I recognize we may not meet all those goals outside of considering private school options.)[/quote]

When you child is older and actually ready to enter High school you will find that you suddenly don't care how welcoming the community is unless it isn't going to welcome your own child, that your child can certainly handle multiple ap classes and sports and extra curriculars because they are brilliant and after all got straight A's in middle school, and capacity - out the window, you won't even care.

I am not saying this to be disparaging  but just to say that your perspective on what your child's high school needs to be changes a lot once your child is actually going to go to said high school.

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