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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My advice to CMI parents and those curious about the school to spend their time on things aside from posting about it on DCUM.  Visit the school, ask to speak to parents whose kids go there, and judge for yourself.  There will always be someone who has issues with the school and who has way too much time on their hands.  My kids have attended a HRCS for years and have thrived year after year, despite the school struggling with test scores.  And somehow, despite this, my kids have consistently tested above grade level, scored 5s on the PARCC, and -- more importantly to us -- have made memories and built friendships through the school that our family would not trade for anything.  I also used to get upset by this one poster who seemed to pop up on DCUM every time someone asked a negative question to repeat their negative opinion about the school.  In the end, that only subsided once the school stopped getting as much attention on DCUM.  Test scores matter more to some parents than others.  We have numerous friends with kids at CMI and they love it.  These are not willfully blind families -- they know what they doing and they do no need to waste time convincing other people.  And as much as we all fret over the choices we make for our kids' lives, the fact is that for those of us who have the luxury to craft the perfect rejoinder on this forum, whether our kids attend CMI or Barnard is a rounding error in their lives.  [/quote]

Here’s the thing. And I say this as a charter parent, not an anti-charter person. Charter schools are meant to provide something that city schools do not and/or outperform them. CMI does neither. They are behind the average nearby DCPS and far behind most nearby charters. The only think they provide that city school does not is a lovely outdoor space. And to be real, the school can’t afford the outdoor space, venue they’re in. Their financials are scary which has led to them to increase class sizes and continue to hire inexperienced teachers who leave after gaining experience creating a bad cycle. They are doing a disservice to the city with funds that we all contribute towards. Why would the charter board continue to allow a two star school exist? It’s irresponsible and gives the charter sector a bad rep. [/quote]

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