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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]wth is happening i just want to know if i should go to duke  :( [/quote]

DESA parent here - I skipped the last 12 pages because DCUM...  :roll:

But to answer your question honestly -- it depends.  The arts commitment is substantial, and depending on your child's commitment to the chosen specialization, that can be rewarding or it can be a burden.  The arts block is 3 hours a day every day.  Performing arts attendance for practice and theory is equally mandatory as academic track in morning through early afternoon, and it's a similar schedule for the other arts blocks.   It's a long day.  My child enjoys it but it's demanding.  The arts blocks are self contained by discipline but integrated for academics.  The academic rigor has not been what we'd expect for college prep and we're looking for additional opportunities to ensure necessary academic challenge. Teachers have been responsive and supportive but the challenge level could be higher in some areas.

The school size is reasonable and it's a lovely environment.  The contrast with some overcrowded or space constrained schools is obvious.

The administration has been largely unresponsive to parents.  For a relatively small school that would be my biggest red flag.  
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