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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a Latin parent, but I don't have any motivation to try to convince anyone that Latin is great for high-achieving kids. I know some high-achieving kids at Latin and I know others that leave to be high-achieving at privates. I think the poster upthread is correct, Latin parents typically don't get worked up over the high-achieving rat race.

I will say that the school at times feels like a private school, not a cutthroat public or a left-behind public.

Honestly, I think if you are lucky to get a spot in middle, you have a bunch of years to prep your kid for a private school application and/or Walls. That, or fight your way through Deal. [/quote]

Not really because private schools have more curriculum offerrings, more tracking that can meet the needs of high performing kids, much better facilities, and more EC and sports.

You are right though that Latin loses a number of kids who don’t stay for high school - wherever they go.[/quote]

Well, yes, not really, but more LIKE private than other DCPS middles.[/quote]

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