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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter goes to a "not so good by DCUM standards" middle school. We were very worried about sending her there. It is somewhat diverse - whites being the minority. School scores and reputation are low. Have heard horror stories about fighting and high suspension rates.

It is definitely too early to tell - she just started 6th this year, but so far her experience has been fine. As much as we think lots of diversity is good - kids, on their own, will self-segregate. My daughers friends from elementary school also attend this school and they still hang out together. The "bad" kids hang out together. Even though you get a variety of personalities in each classroom, it appears that those students that want to do well, will do well. In fact, the teachers seem to pay extra attention to those kids that are more driven.

Back to school night was as expected - very low turnout as most of the kids attending this school are disadvantaged. But for those of us that showed up, we formed an instant bond and have pledged to continue supporting the school and our kids.

We of course would prefer that teachers had more power in the classroom - more power to discipline or basically excuse any kid that is disruptive. But that is impossible in today's world.[/quote]

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