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[quote=Anonymous]Most truly low income kids could not attend a private school in this area because of the costs beyond tuition. Even if those families got 100% off tuition and a stipend for other expenses like transportation, uniforms, extracurriculars, and school trips there are still other barriers in place. The commute time cutting into hours they need to be working or helping watch younger family members. Then you have to factor in the different needs those students have. Low income students disproportionately need ELL services and accommodations for special needs. Even if there aren’t diagnosed disabilities or delays these students are typically in remedial classes so low that they aren’t offered at area privates. This is not because the students aren’t capable but they do not have the same support and resources at home. The wonder stories you hear about a homeless child graduating at an elite private school and going on to an Ivy are rare outliers. Students need familial support and guidance to succeed at these types of schools. DCUM is so disconnected from reality that saying “truly poor kids” means kids who have hhi of 150-250k who can afford to be at the k-8 with their kids but can’t swing the 40-50k for a private high school. Kids who are in the periphery of the upper class lifestyle through sports and extracurriculars but not at the country clubs or expensive international trips. Kids who blend in easily and don’t disrupt thw environment too much. [/quote]

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