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[quote=Anonymous]PP, I had the same reaction as a parent who has volunteered at the school.

This morning, as I dropped off my DC, I reflected on the profile of the OOB parents I see. Of course I see the ones who are driving like me. These are the folks I also see at events.

Here's my assumption: These families are families like mine. The parents are white collar/professional. They live in neighborhoods that are not in boundary for Deal. Many of the children went to Stoddert, Hyde, Key and Brent. Many live in neighborhoods like Hillcrest, Brightwood, Petworth, Capitol Hill. I am noticing an uptick of IB families too. There also families that I might described as embassy or World Bank. Not everyone can afford private schools!

Like a previous poster, I check in with my child because we took a chance on Hardy over two very desirable options for MS. We wanted Wilson, a school for which we are not in boundary, to be option in the future. So far, my kid reports a great time at Hardy. The teachers we have, with maybe one exception, are first rate. The atmosphere is warm, and my student is sufficiently challenged.

I have had the opportunity to talk to the students there as a volunteer. If anything, many come across as a little nerdy. Yes, I have seen the typical middle school behavior outside of school at dismissal (loud and silly not vulgar), but students who are not involved in extracurricular activities quickly depart for home.

If you are seriously considering Hardy, I suggest that you make an appointment with the principal and visit the school. Also, if you have expertise in science, technology (or anything else), I know that the administration and the PTA would love to talk with you about getting involved in the after school enrichment program. That might actually be the best way to get a read on the type of students who attend Hardy as oppose to the caricatures that are painted on an anonymous forum.

By the way, I have many friends whose DC attend Deal. I have heard universally positive things about Deal. I have picked up friend's children at dismissal on several occasions witnessing the same loud, goofy behavior and I have also heard about fights. I shrug at that because I know from students and adults connected that Deal is a very well run school. So an isolated incident is just that - isolated.[/quote]

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