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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If a lot of neighborhood families left during the renovation, did they fill those open spots with OB kids? If so, does that mean that the school will be overcrowded when it returns to its regular building and the neighborhood families sign up again? [/quote]

They took some OOB students, but not as many as they could have.

Not clear that it will be overcrowded. New school will have more capacity[b] They are in swing space for just 2 years. [/b]Many of the families who left are of the demographic group that would always leave Hyde as the 4th/5th grade entry year for private schools approached.[/quote]

This renovation will not be over in "just 2 years." They didn't even start excavating the place where the underground gym will be located. Nine months have passed and they are still working on the playground.

[b]HA used to be a good school, thanks to its diverse community. The current principal destroyed it completely.[/b] My DC will go to private next year. [/quote]

Do you mind elaborating? [/quote]

Yes, I do mind. But you can do a fast research online. You will find plenty of articles and reviews about this topic.  [/quote]

Hmm. I do see articles about DCPS springing an inconvenient swing location on the parents. While I can sympathize with that (part of the appeal of public school is walking and having friends nearby), I haven’t come across much about the principal. I saw a couple of parent reviews on Great Schools that slammed her, but I still don’t have a feel for what the issue is. One said she’s destroyed the school’s diversity, but the racial/ethnic breakdown doesn’t look substantially different from previous years, except for a maybe slightly declining Asian population.

I’m not sure why you’re hesitant to elaborate on your previous post, but I’m sure you have a good reason. In lieu of that, could you point me toward some specific articles or throw out a few google phrases that will assist me on my research journey? [/quote]

She doesn't even know the names of our children. She is cold, distant, and doesn't like parents' involvement. She is the only principal I know that doesn't have an open doors policy.

Did you visit the school to check the current racial/ethnic breakdown? Numbers online are not updated.

Yes, aftercare is good. 
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Thanks for the additional details. I am planning to visit the school before making a final decision about enrollment but may not have an opportunity before committing to a house. [/quote]

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