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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, I think Maury will have better upper grades in two years, and I think Watkins will always be kinda okay, but never really great unless there are big changes.[/quote]

I think Maury needs to look at Brent to see what will happen to their upper grades.  [/quote]

I think Maury is well advised to pursue it's own solution for upper grades. Maury's 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade aren't experiencing the kind of attrition that Brent is in 5th. Not to say it's all rosy - never is, never will be, nowhere - but those grades have something unique to offer and there is a sense of community, among kids, parents, staff in those grades that I for one wouldn't easily compromise on. The 5th grade experience is pretty unique actually and may well be a model for others to follow.

Maybe I have this all wrong but I think the doomsday predictors just don't account for the fact that Maury's location and catchment area are different. For one thing, many parents live in Hill East and aren't all that squeamish about venturing Eo[L]P to look for middle school if that's what it takes.[/quote]

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