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[quote=Anonymous]PP here.

My impression of B-CC's language program is based on the number of languages traditionally taught and the existence of the language lab.  Also, because IB includes just three languages (Chinese, French, and Spanish), that suggests an IB school will have depth in each language they offer.  Blair by comparison has more recently added some strategic languages - Japanese and Arabic.  It is having trouble holding on to Latin and French sections as students are drawn to the new offerings.  And while the school is just 12 years old, it was built without a language lab; even if one could be funded (B-CC's ed foundation raised $65K for the lab; Blair does not have and ed foundation or that fundraising capacity) there is no space available.

SSIMS is in the downcounty consoritum and Key in the NE consortium.  There is stability within the consortia since students are guaranteed a space in their base area school.  The choice process allows some mobility as well since they can request reassignment to a school that has a program of interest.  The difference is that students do not all feed into one high school, which can be good or not good if you are 14!

Thanks for sharing the links to the more detailed suspension data by school which I have never seen.  The link I provided includes just the summary information; you have to scroll past elementary school pages to get to middle and then high school.  The data is certainly worth reviewing.  As a parent, I would also be concerned about significantly higher-than-average rates among African American, FARMs, and Hispanic students at Westland.  I think that raises questions about the school's ability to support students from diverse backgrounds which also has a negative effect on school climate.  Of course, Westland is hardly alone but SSIMS by contrast has been very effective in setting high expectations for all students in terms of behavior and performance and supporting them as well.

You are certainly right to say that perception lags.  Before the new principal started five years ago, the school was mainly known for administrative turnover.  It became too highly visible and there is every reason for the central office to continue its support of the school given the impacts (though there is now an interim in place since the principal was pulled in to central office this fall).

As for French vs. Spanish enrollment in immersion, that is a complete non-issue from my perspective.[/quote]

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