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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a current MV parent and we've been at the school for several years.  While bullying is an issue for some, our family hasn't experienced it.

My disillusionment with the school is partly due to its failure to live up to its ambitious goals.  Expeditionary, outdoor learning was a big focus in the early days of the school -- including regular visits to Rock Creek Park when the school was on 16th St -- but that has fallen off at the current location.  There is very little emphasis on active play and recess, which I didn't realize until they build over the playground at the P Street location.   Lack of play space can be tough if you have a high-energy kid.

The other frustration is piss poor communications.  The administration either keeps parents in the dark (ex: we found out about the expansion via the charter board's twitter account).   Or, they aggressively "spin" information to the point where we all feel like they're insulting our intelligence.   Now, the administration is so focused on the new campus that they've checked out of the P Street one.

There are many great things about the school , from the parent community to some really stellar teachers.  I love that the school is diverse and bilingual.  The experience has soured me on "start up" schools, though, and we're going to go to a more established middle school than DCI  -- even though I know many families that are happy there.[/quote]

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