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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]2/3 to 3/4 of the kids are Hardy now are from one of the feeder schools - Eaton, Mann, Hyde, Key, Stoddert. That's who these so-called 'scary' kids are at Hardy... DC goes to Hardy. Some typical middle school drama that has happened - but generally the kids are the same from the feeder attended with some intermingling with some kids from other feeders as friend groups morph around. Kids seem to like the more flexible atmosphere allowed by a relatively small school - they can 'navigate' the school during advisory to follow up with teachers on school work and assignments. I personally like the more relaxed approach to things like many teachers giving second chance homework and second chance tests, where grades from a first and second test can be averaged. That has been shown to be a highly legit way to ensure kids learn the material and build a foundation of knowledge - some states have even adopted as a model based on being better for learning. No, the kids don't have tons of hours of homework, but is that really a major advantage long term either academically or for mental health or building other interests. Large %s of the kids are taking higher level math, doing good ELA assignments, etc. The limited electives with the budget cuts are really bad. The admin/teachers should monitor recess better including they know where the limited numbers of fights happen but don't seem to monitor well (many of those fights just like in the burbs are b/w relatively privileged kids testing out their adolescent-ness), and the principal doesn't seem like the most attuned (but DC reports little to no real opinion or caring about him), and some of the teachers are better than others.... but overall, it's a public school with some but limited resources, a significant majority of relatively well off kids with relatively well off parents, and it's not a pressure cooker but DC seems to be learning what they need to learn...[/quote]

WRT homework - how do they expect kids who are not naturals at math or writing to learn without homework? I feel like the “no homework” thing effectively means you have to get tutoring unless your kid is naturally good. [/quote]

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