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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son attended Banneker, until he couldn't keep up.  It happens to boys.  He and his best friend (a white kid) both had to leave.  I LOVED Banneker.  The kids are so smart and accepting.  Your DD will not be phased.  The kids will accept her.  It's that kind of place.  My son and his best friend, both loved it. Boys just don't do as well there.  No fights, no bullying, no drama.  Just kids trying to get a good education.  I wish more white parents would give it a chance and they would see.[/quote]

I'm a Banneker parent and I agree with this 100%.    My son is a freshman and he is having a hard time academically.  I'm hoping it was just him adjusting to first semester and that he is able to meet the demands. He loves it there and wants to stay and I really love the school and hope he is able to stay, but he is going to have to show that he can meet the demands of the school.    I have also heard that you will not be invited back for the following year if you are not able to maintain a certain GPA - so the decision might be made for him.    I agree that the non-academic activities are limited, which is a bummer for my very athletic sports focused son. The school is all about academics. Sports are limited, and what they do have is because the kids fought for it.  Any sporting activity that requires you to leave early, Banneker will not allow. So you either have to miss the activity - or attend late.

Someone said that behavior problems.  I will have to disagree. In talking with others, and in my very limited experience as a new parent, there are zero behavior problems at this school.   Their behavior problems are kids not doing their homework.

As for the Basis recruiter - you have posted that before, about the SAT score being below the national average and I asked the question, and I'll ask again. Where can I find that information?  Another poster brought up a good point and I'd also like to know how their scores compare with other AA kids around the nation.

Good luck OP, I know how stressful it is, hoping to make the best decision possible for your child.  Banneker has shadow day, I suggest you send your child in for that.  My kid was dead set against Banneker (he heard of the academic reputation and though it would be too hard) but I sent him for shadow day and he loved the school and had a total change of heart.  Shadow day is a great way to have your kid get a feel for the school and the environment/culture.[/quote]

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