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[quote=Anonymous]We've been happy with McKinley Tech. DC has been able to take several AP classes, has friends, several extracurricular options, etc. Something I didn't expect but was pleased with was the non-STEM elective choices seem to be broad (piano, women's history, acting, etc.). Competent teachers who seem like they've been teaching for a while. Like everywhere, some are stronger than others; some easier to work with than others.

We found that communication is better now that they are using Parent Square. Some teachers don't use it (which is annoying), but admin and the AP counselor consistently use do.

The previous poster who said that students need a STEM interest is right. DC had to choose a specific STEM track at the end of 9th grade... I can't remember all the options, but I know computer science and health science were two. They take multiple classes in that track in 10, 11, and 12 grade. McKinley kids also have to graduate with more math than DCPS requires, which was important to us.

Honestly, McKinley was a breath of fresh air after a horrendous middle school experience (all too familiar in DCPS... no discipline, no communication, no expectations, no grade-level work). We're happy we landed at McKinley. [/quote]

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