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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hardy, like Deal 10 years ago, is a school in transition.  It has stable leadership, financial focus from DCPS, strong academic offerings, differentiated math with a track to get to Calculus in HS, honors programs, and a variety of interesting extracurricular offerings.   Much of this is new, and represents a change from even 2 years ago.  There are some people who feel comfortable being on the forefront of a process, and some who want guarantees of success (which don't really exist; but people feel more comfortable thinking they can control their destinies).  After closely watching the progress of the school under the leadership of Trish Pride, I am completely amazed and astounded at how much has been accomplished in such a short time, and how receptive both the Principal and DCPS are to the concerns of local parents.  They have done this without pushing out other parents, who have worked hard to get their kids into Hardy out of boundary, and don't want to lose that option.  Since it is under enrolled, there is room for both more feeder school kids AND out of boundary kids.  This is likely only true in the next few years, because, given demographic trends, more in boundary parents will send their kids to Hardy, and it will soon be like Deal - all in boundary.  Right now is a great time for Hardy - and especially if you want to put a lot into the school and make your voice heard.  And by saying this, it's not to say it's better than a private school - but that's because there's no one measure of what makes a good school.  The same one that might be perfect for my child may not be so for yours.  And therefore, we can both be "right" - which is what fuels so much of the vitriol on DCUM.

I feel truly fortunate to think that I can live in such a cool city as DC, send my kids to public school from PK to HS, and not feel an iota of guilt. [/quote]

Thanks. Nicely said and useful thoughts.[/quote]

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