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[quote=DCPSschoolplanning][quote=Anonymous]I'm IB.   DCI is going to loose some families from its imersion feeders because of their tech heavy focus (read the trhead - these are your potential students!). Brookland would be in a great position to recruit these students if it could go low tech and offer advanced language.  Could Brookland offer IB for students who want it?

Mostly I want a caring school.  Middle school was so cruel - so much teasing.  Will you be able to institute an ethos of care into the school - kids caring for kids, adults caring for and respcting kids.  I'd be there in a heartbeat if so, even if the academics were so-so.  I want my kdis happy and safe emotionally at school.  the rest will take care of itself.[/quote]

Brookland will likely not host an International Baccalaureate (IB) program though our neighbors at Browne Education Campus do. We are however exploring advanced language course offerings – beyond what you see here in our academic vision: https://brooklandms.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/102914-brookland_academic_vision.pdf - but we do not currently have a decision on what that will look like.

Given that the school day is only six to eight hours long, we’ll need to be creative about how we address these interests. We’re looking to develop community partnerships to supplement classroom instruction, you can see some of the ones under consideration on page 6 of the presentation above. Partnering with embassies and other international organizations could be an effective way to offer advanced language enrichment for students who are ready.

We absolutely share your desire for a caring, bullying-free school. Fostering that environment, especially in middle school, is essential. As a district, we are moving towards more of a restorative justice model, where empathy is critical. Below are a few links that go into more detail about DCPS bullying policies, DC laws, and recent initiatives to address the problem head-on:
http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/In+the+Classroom/Health+and+Wellness/Parent+Resources/Bullying+Prevention+in+DCPS
http://www.stopbullying.gov/laws/district-columbia.html
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-Public-Schools-143306746.html

We also believe that a school leader sets the tone for a school environment, and we are mid-way through the selection process for a planning principal for Brookland. If you are interested in participating in selection process, please email us at Andrew.katz-moses@dc.gov and we will ensure we provide you information on how to suggest interview questions for our candidates this month and vote on candidates in January!
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