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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]

Back in 2010/11 brent parents asked

First for a way to extend their own program through 8th grade to retain students TEMPORaRiLy while co-feeder schools made changes and got supports that would improve the academic achievement of their graduating student: DENIED by DCPS

Second asked for a feed ( permanent even temporary while other local schools made improvements ) to Stuart Hobson. Only about 20-30 students per year expected to come out of Brent for the first few years of this. DENIED by DCPS

Third: after being told they had NO ChOICE but to remain a feeder school for Jefferson, a small group of parents took this on enthusiastically with promises made from DCPS about timelines programs and such at Jefferson.  As far as I know, none of that small group has in the end sent their students to Jefferson.[/quote]

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