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[quote=Anonymous]Reading this has made me feel very dejected.  I've been an OA parent for 8 years now, and have seen a real decline in the school between my first and second child.  It could be so much better, and this we know because it WAS better in the past.

Re: DCCAS scores being higher at Adams than at Deal--DCCAS doesn't assess whether or not a program has academic rigor.  I don't think that's a good way to compare the schools.

Re: trading off more Spanish vs. differentiated math--I hear you.  It is a trade off, but it shouldn't have to be.  Why do we accept that as a given?  In any case, the trade-off flips, and math becomes more important than a language. Of course you could argue that it's equally important, but if you poll parents who are deserting OA for just that reason, you will see that many disagree.  6th grade is when parents start to become concerned about it, which fuels a large exodus each year to Deal, Basis and a small number to privates.  I really wish the administration would listen to this VERY FIXABLE issue. I understand and, to some extent, admire the principal's dedication to serve underperforming students.  But you can't teach only to those kids and expect everyone to stay.  The school benefits from having both types of students, but when the kids who are performing well and want more can't get it, then they go somewhere else.  This isn't rocket science.  It's cause and effect.

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