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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is somewhat off-topic, but as a parent to kids K and under, why in the world did DCPCSB ever approve Basis and Latin to start at 5th rather than 6th like DCPS middle schools?  It seems really disruptive to DCPS and DCPCSC elementary schools to have so many students leaving at 5th because they feel like its now or never, including those who would really rather stay through 5th if they weren't worried about middle school.  I feel like the cats out of the bag to change it, but I really really really don't understand the thinking behind it.[/quote]

The schools told the school board that starting in 5th grade would help kids do better. And PCSB doesn't really care if it hurts DCPS elementary and middle schools. 
Honestly, DCPS doesn't even care if it hurts its own elementary and middle schools. If it did, it would get rid of the policy that kids who get in OOB to elementary schools have rights to the whole feeder pattern through grade 12. How many times have you seen on here people who are satisfied with their elementary schools but are leaving for a better feeder pattern...or who are concerned that if they don't play the lottery their kid will be left behind since all their friends are? [/quote]

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