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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Again here are some numbers:

Hyde-Addison  - CY 5th grade: 29 students, CY 4th grade: 53, 82% increase in class size
Key - CY 5th grade: 36 students, CY 4th grade: 56 Students, 55% increase in class size
Mann - CY 5th Grade: 18 students, CY 4th Grade: 43 students, 138% increase in class size
Stoddert - CY 5th grade: 25 students, CY 4th grade: 60 students, 140% increase in class size
Eaton - CY 5th grade: 66 Students, CY 4th grade students: 70 students, 6% increase

Either there will be additional 5th grade classes (which I have been told there will be) or class sizes in these schools will be huge.

As an Eaton parent with a kid in 2nd grade I can say I believe you are going to see a large number of Eaton kids at Hardy when our class is going to 6th grade (the 1st year we don't have Deal feeder rights).  I will also say that there are a lot of parents in our school considering early adoption and choosing Hardy over Deal.   This is not to knock Deal.  It is a great school as well, however, a school that size is not for everyone and it is only going to get bigger.

I encourage you to go visit Hardy.  Talk to Trish Pride and meet with the parents and students.  I think you will be impressed.

If you don't want to send your kid to Hardy that is fine.  I am sure we are all just trying to provide the best educational experience for our children.  With that said look at the under lying numbers.  Hardy has strong leadership, has great educators, expanding offerings, and a growing community.  It is headed toward success.  This is something everyone in DC should cheer and support.  More strong Middle School options in DC is good for everyone.
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I'm a John Eaton parent as well.  The parents I know are all glum about Hardy.  We're all thinking about charters or private schools (for those who can stretch).  Some may bail before the end of 5th grade if an admission opportunity arises, which would be really sad.  The only parents I know who are ok with this live in certain favored EOTP neighborhoods where Bowser has maintained independent direct feeder rights to Deal, so they have no worries.   For several years, Eaton families had the choice of opting for Hardy over Deal, and basically no one took it.   So one is smoking something seriously strong to believe  that Eaton families will embrace Hardy now.[/quote]

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