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[quote=Anonymous]- How is their instrumental program? Intensity, quality of instruction, varied opportunities to play and expand as a musician, etc.

This is dependent on the teacher, I hear the cello teacher has some issues, but others are wonderful.  The relationship between the teacher for the instrument/arts discipline is intense so you should meet that person specifically and see.

- How are the other academics? Do you anticipate your kid will be college ready? How are the guidance counselors and college counselors? Are teachers kind and supportive? (We have only been here a few years, and don't have any experience with DCPS.)

Mixed bag, like all DCPS schools, the math teacher are great for example. And my child and friends are fully on track for a good college.

- What are the kids like, generally? Is it easy for most kids to really find 'their people'?

Yes, for sure.  The population is diverse economically and racially, and academic achievement wise - that is there are plenty of high performing kids.

- Do kids burn out? Sounds like a LONG school day!

Not mine but perhaps some other kids do, especially if they don't love what they are doing or the teacher is not amazing.

- From the parent perspective -- has it all been worth it to send your kid there vs simply supplementing their interests in the Arts outside of a more mainstream school? How is parent involvement at the school?

Yes for sure worth it and totally different to supplementing with private music lessons. If you want to be involved you can be, but in general they don't ask for much.  [/quote]

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