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OP, I am also in the same pyramid. We haven't decided what to do yet in terms of schools but haven't ruled out our public schools. I grew up in the DC area and went to public schools which were at the time considered "iffy" and in which I was a minority as a white person and most people didn't speak English and yada yada yada. DCUM would not have approved :) I went on to get a 4.0 in high school and went to an excellent college and have done well in life. I am not bragging or looking to go into a big private v public debate, I am just saying that many people can do just fine in "iffy" public schools. We are staying put and going to make the best of it because we love our house and neighborhood and commute and will do the best we can. [/quote]

But didn't you read the post earlier?  Some DCUMs want more than "fine" for their children.  Insert eyeroll here.

I'm like the PP.  I went to MVHS, which at the time was "fine" but nothing stellar.  I'd guess by DCUM standards, I'm doing pretty well (sucessful attorney making over $300K/year; happily married; three great children).

I don't know why people, whose kids aren't even attending the schools yet, freak out about these things.  If you love your house/community, then at least give the public schools a shot.  You may surprise yourself by how good they are.  And you know what?  Title I schools and schools with large FARMs populations tend to have smaller class sizes and better resources.  Seriously.  Compare the class sizes to some of the elementary schools in the Langley pyramid.  Much smaller.

Now, if you have a child at the public school who isn't doing well, then by all means, consider moving or private.  [/quote]

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