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[quote=Anonymous]Actually, DCPS requires a senior thesis for graduation - it's part of the English requirement (though probably ill-enforced). And the DC State Board of Education is considering whether to reinstate a senior capstone project or thesis as a stand-alone graduation requirement.

Far from being arbitrary torture, demanding assignments that require research, reflection, and public presentation and 'defense' are actually strong preparation for the demands of college and workplace -- which no one breaks down big assignments into manageable bits and makes sure each benchmark gets met in time to ensure completion of the final product.

Students told judges this year about what they'd learned from the experience and a lot said time management. Definitely a plus for success in college and work, where you'll encounter easy and tough judges and professors and bosses. Besides, by the time the projects are judged, students already know where they're going in the fall, so it's strong preparation for the next step with relatively low consequences.

As for the odious comparisons between schools - while some A or B Wilson students might earn a C at Walls, that would be the exception. If you look where both graduating classes are headed this fall, you'll see students from both schools going to Ivy League colleges, some with nice scholarships, too.

Anyone who calls Vermont and Temple 'crappy' clearly suffers from sour grapes - or has never been to either campus. You want crappy, check out some of single-digit 6-year graduation rates for DC-Tuition Assistance Grant students in some schools. Vermont is in the top 20 for strong results, with nearly 7 in 10 entering DC freshmen graduating on time.

Another tip: don't use cuss words in online public forums like this one. If nothing else, it erodes one's credibility!
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