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[quote=Anonymous]If the OP is in Alexandria City and is talking about a school which is "well-discussed" on these boards, with a horrible SOL rank ("near last in the state"), it's probably Jefferson-Houston Elementary.

If that is the case, I don't blame the OP for wanting better. Not only is Jefferson-Houston considered a "failing school," (the State was going to take it over because it was performing so poorly) but there also have been several reported instances of physical violence and physical altercations amongst students, based on reports. Jefferson-Houston is zoned to incorporate several expensive/yuppy newish townhouse communities in Alexandria near Old Town, as well as other higher end parts of Northern Old Town Alexandria. But it also includes several low income housing areas that are known for drugs/violence vagrancy.  Many of those communities are being redeveloped, but the truth of the matter is that anyone who is in some of the nicer areas zoned for that school either goes private, parochial, moves, or goes through the city transfer process, which is a huge PITA, not guaranteed, and doesn't get transfer approval or results until late summer, sometimes the week before school starts.  That rules out the option of most privates or parochials.

OP, What I suggested is keep the discussion open with your DH while also keeping your children's educational options open.  Look at some of the other elementaries and reach out to the superintendant to discuss a possible administrative transfer. Look at both privates and parochials, especially the parochials if you can afford them solo. Do this all while gradually trying to warm up DH to the idea and involve him in the process.

It also sounds to me like DH is kind of letting you take the reins. So, do the best you can and work with what you have. But I don't blame you for avoiding Jefferson-Houston, if that is, indeed, the school you are zoned for. I know i wouldn't send my kids there, especially this first year after the new building opens. I wouldn't want my kids to be the guinea pigs in a new building of a failing school.

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