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([quote]My post got stuck inside the prior post)

Not arguing with either PP, but I don't think anyone could claim that a school is just a "jock school" if that school has the what? -- 3rd highest average SAT score in FCPS. I don't know where it is this year, but it is typically in the top 5 high schools for SAT scores. Doesn't seem like a "jock school" in reality even if that is sort of the message within the walls. Many schools have a "jock" mentality inside the school... that is standard high school b.s. 
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Madison often has the fourth highest SAT scores in FCPS (after TJ, Langley and McLean) and is almost always in the top six.

Clearly, there are many high-achieving kids there.  The "jock school" label was largely due to the atmosphere created by a former principal, who had been an athlete at Madison and was known to cut athletes some extra slack.  It bothered some parents, including some whose own kids played sports.  From what I've heard, the new principal is great and sets a better tone.  I assume he's picking his battles and, if most people are happy with the band director, wouldn't replace someone who's brought considerable recognition to the program.[/quote]

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