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I agree that under the old principal there was a very weak commitment to differentiation (among other issues).  I am convinced that is not the case with Principal Canizales.  That said, the parents who were so upset with the “loss of a year of advanced math,” really need to be more creative.  If my bilingual/biliterate child was so advanced in math, I would make sure that he/she took Algebra II or Geometry somewhere else.  This may require a lot of work/some money on the parent’s part, but it would get done.  Your child could take the class(es) over the summer at a private school or community college; [b]have your child pulled out to take the class at Deal/Wilson[/b]; or take the [b]class via JHU-CTY[/b] (or something similar) and have them tested to prove he/she can test out/should get credit.  My child is still in the primary school at Oyster.  However, please understand that my husband and I will make sure that Oyster meets our child’s needs.  Whatever small gap the school leaves, we’ll certainly fill it.  I would never choose Deal over Oyster’s middle school, and I’m happy it’s no longer an option for Oyster students (for those not grandfathered in).    [/quote] :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:  :mrgreen:  you make it sound so simple, just go over to Wilson or deal, never mind the commuting time from Dupont area to Tenley, or thee additional classes missed. JHU_CTY is not free, either, unless that has changed?[/quote]

I never said that it was going to be simple.  However, if my child needs to take an advanced math class when he reaches Oyster’s middle school, rest assured that I will make it happen.  If you’re looking for simplicity, or excuses, I’m fresh out of suggestions.[/quote]

I suggest that Oyster-Adams do its job and offer appropriate math classes for advanced middle school students. This hasn't happened yet. Until parents of strong students can see appropriate courses offered, in-bound parents (those of us who need more than Spanish-language instruction alone) will bitterly resent Deal's loss.[/quote]

My IB child attends Oyster and he is excelling academically in ALL subjects.  I also applaud the "loss" of Deal as an option, so please speak for yourself.  If you want your child to attend Deal then you should move ASAP.[/quote]

So how old is your child and by what measure is he/she excelling? If this is based on teacher expectations or DC CAS scores, the bar has not been set very high.

Oyster-Adams needs to compare itself to other middle schools with strong in-bounds students (we only have Deal around here for that) rather than continuing in its self-affirming bubble. There's no question that by the time they're in 9th grade, O-A graduates are at least a year behind Deal's top students in math... and that's merely the easiest subject to compare. If they score well on standardized tests, it's simply because high SES kids bring strong personal qualities that have little to do with their schools. But it is a terrible shame to content yourself with lowered expectations overall (which was my teen's experience) when your children could push themselves farther in a more stimulating environment. [/quote]

I'm not the poster below this post, however, I'm the intended recipient of this post.  To answer your questions, my child is at Adams (I won't provide the specific grade) and by excelling I mean: Straight As; testing 2 grade levels ahead in reading and 1 in math; qualified for JHU-CTY (math and verbal).  That's in addition to his advanced DC-CAS scores.  Bottom line, there are plenty of IB Oyster parents (with sky high expectations) who are happy with Adams.  It's both the parents and the teachers responsibility to help students reach their full potential.  My experience has been that my son's teachers have done their part, and so have we. If you don't think that your child is being appropriately served, and you're too lazy to do anything about it (besides complaining on DCUM), then please vote with your feet and leave!  I'm sure that you'll be much happier at Deal.[/quote]

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