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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We went with a language immersion charter for 2 main reasons: (1) our IB school is terrible and we didn't want to move; and (2) language immersion.  I do wish the PARCC scores were better, but I am not overly concerned about them at this point. I am not a fan of "teaching to the test" and while it may have a time and a place, it's not something I'd like for my child if given the choice.  Having said all of this, if it turns out that our charter isn't a good fit for my child or we start to have concerns, we will reevaluate. [/quote]

I don't think you can explain the PARCC score differences by claiming certain schools are "teaching to the test." The test measures basic proficiency levels in reading/english and math. Yes, you can teach good test taking skills, but if a majority of the students are doing poorly I would question the schools approach and academics. And to another PP point, if all I wanted my child to learn was what I could teach him at home then he'd be home schooled. 
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How do we know which school are teaching to the test? I haven't heard DC talking about tests. I'd explain the difference with high SES.  We are farm in high SES school. DC was better than 75% of kids in his grade level. He is very involved in class (had PT meeting today), says he does his homework, but I can't be sure.
I really don't believe they teach to the test. They have high SES kids who pay attention and will remember anything teacher explain them. Teacher teaches the content and can go beyond what dcps requires. The kids will remember what was taught and do well on Parcc. Most are moving at the same pace, not too many need help. That's not teaching to the test. That's teaching the curriculum and kids paying attention.
I truly believe DC wouldn't be doing as well in schools with lower Pracc scores. Peer group is important. 
DC is an average kid from low SES family.  We do nothing extra at home-none. He has done well on his Parcc in both years, all 5s. It can't be a hard test.[/quote]

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