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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I guess maybe there are different ideas of what middle class or black middle class means. But, that is probably serveral different threads for that topic.
Most middle class and upper middle class African American families want progressive schools geared towards sending kids to good high schools and colleges. [/quote]

OP here, I literally thought the same thing. I’m a AA middle class family and I wouldn’t send my kids to KIPP or DC Prep because of their approach to education. Lots of stereotypes being made here ?[/quote]

What is the approach that DC Prep does? We got called off the waitlist for the edgewood location, but currently enrolled in Friendship Chamberlain.  (prek 4).

Thanks.[/quote]

Focused on academics, data, compliance. A regimented, "no excuses" school with stringent expectations.[/quote]
ok thank you! I've heard the same about them focusing on test scores and all academics.  So we may keep him at Friendship Chamberlain, but I was unable to to visit prior to covid shutting everything down. So just wanted to see how the school is overall (outside of what myschooldc and their own website states).  [/quote]

What a world we live in when a focus on academics in a public school is seen as a negative thing!? No wonder the US is so far behind educationally. Its interesting how school test scores and results don't matter until suddenly they do for your individual child.[/quote]

We want a school that educates the whole child, not sit in a chair all day and focus on test scores.  We want a school where our child can experience arts, foreign language, sports, etc....and NOT just focus on academics.  Those are the kids you see putting pressure on themselves, sitting in a room, being anti social, because they never had the opportunity to be creative and express themselves.  [/quote]

So do honestly think there are schools in DC that do not offer specials and sports/PE and the children are sitting in a chair all day?[/quote]

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