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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nope. Scores at Barcroft are awful. Experiment failed. [/quote]

Which means the scores were awful before the calendar and, despite posters' proclamations otherwise, they still would not send their kids to Barcroft even with the elimination of the alternative calendar.  They didn't before because of test scores and they still won't because of test scores - not because of the calendar.[/quote]

Actually test scores began a decline a few years ago and have not bounced back. I don't think it's related to the calendar (certainly the calendar has not helped in this regard). I think the calendar is something that detracts from the school. [/quote]

Test scores dropped in recent years due to the wrong leadership when the long-time principal retired.  There's a new sheriff in town this year, one with higher expectations for her students -- all her students -- and for her school.  Hopefully the test scores will rise again over the next few years.  But if people continue to expect the highest scores in the County, then they will continue to criticize the school and they will continue to opt out no matter what calendar they follow.  [/quote]

I don't think anyone expect the highest scores; they were never "high." But the test scores should be at least as good as schools with similar demographics. They are not currently.  [/quote]

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