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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Consolidate all Ward 6 feeder elementaries into one middle school the size of Deal to create economies of scale and unite political lobbying efforts. Institute an honors program for any kid who is demonstrating advanced academic acheivement --as they appear to have done in other middle schools in other wards-- varied and challenging programs in other disciplines --arts, drama, debate, sports, music, robotics, to engage and support other intelligences and allow these kids ages 11-14 to explore their interests and talents. Wrap around services and robust remedial support for those who need it. Why is this so frigging hard?[/quote]

Why hasn't this been done already? Why would DCPS feed Brent to Jefferson?  I think I recall there being some sort of manifesto that Brent parents wrote and at the time, a feed to Jefferson was the desire? Doesn't seem to make much sense now.  I heard a rumor that a number of Brent parents were considering a move to Watkins for 5th to get access to SH. Also note most SWS students have rights to both SH and Hine and I can't see loads of them choosing Hine over SH.[/quote]

Just like at Brent, I don't see the SWS kids going anywhere but Latin, BASIS or private. You can't make anyone go anywhere -- you need to make it attractive, and this is the problem with the discussion with test-in, honors, etc. That of programming is attractive to the high SES families that CHCSPO and DCPS ignore on the Hill, yet want their money, resources and test-score-raising children.[/quote]

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