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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I wasn't confident about IT at the higher grades. I felt that TR was more established and had better test scores, with a more disadvantaged student population.  I have always believed that if you can do more with riskier kids then you likely have a better overall program.

But frankly these conversations re CMI and IT are making me reassess. Perhaps, I had an unhealthy skepticism of the schools because, now that I'm reading my notes, I honestly don't see where I mentioned many negatives.

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I really loved IT when we toured a few years ago, but didn't want the commute so ranked our IB (Shepherd) higher.  I have a friend who had kids at IT but recently left for private (upper grades); she said several other families did too.  I think it's the same issue as with CMI that someone mentioned--many families with options get nervous--whether warranted or not--about the newness of the middle school program, and some end up leaving.[/quote]

We are going into middle school at ITS next year. The middle school is beyond solid now. I would say it has been for about 1-2 years. The extras that they have built in last few years have made it a really special place. [b]The learning is strong and inspired (even if the current PARCC doesn't reflect it).[/b] We are beyond excited and can't believe that we are not even playing lottery for Latin (our plan since the beginning). I would say last year, only 3 kids that I know of left middle (not counting ones that left out of state). One went to Deal IB, one to Latin, and one to DCI. I know the year before a few went to Basis. My cohort is extremely happy. Only 2-3 families that I'm close with (and we are all pretty close) are playing lottery. I'm sure there could be more but I wanted to chime in to say we are thrilled with middle school as they are now. The middle school principal has been holding our hands this year and been going above and beyond to let us know what we can expect. [/quote]

What does that mean?  Isn't that what any failing school would say?[/quote]

DP but there are many reasons why middle school parcc scores could be low. Let's be real, when 50% is considered good, it makes you doubt parcc all together. Attrition followed by replacing students that come from lower performing schools. Creates self fulfilling prophecy. [/quote]

OK, but I could say that about Roosevelt too.[/quote]

If your child attended Roosevelt for 5-6 years and you reported that was your experience, I would take your experience as truth for you. [/quote]

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