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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Finding this a very interesting conversation. A few points I would bring up from the meeting for 8th graders. - Is anyone tracking the data to see if this works or not. I have to admit, I was against this as it seemed arbitrary but if it does indeed increase the number of low SES kids in high classes - I am all for it. - I also liked the description of this breaking down and integrating social circles better. But, again - I will be curious to see if it really works. I find my kids at Deal already have a fairly diverse group of friends. - [b]Finally, was anyone else bothered by her apparent dislike/apathy towards Deal kids? No open house, no shadow days prior to doing the application process. [/b] Several comments about how Deal kids already know everything about Wilson because we share a campus. Very odd. My kids have never been in Wilson...[/quote] Shadow days are for choice schools (charter and DCPS application schools) and private schools that need to attract applicants OR when the transition is a big one such as ES to HS. Some sort of orientation days in August before school starts is the norm. Look at all surrounding counties and you will see the same thing. Besides - Wilson is terribly overcrowded as it is. If 20-30 students choose to go elsewhere that's probably a good thing from the DCPS and Wilson perspective. [/quote]
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