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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Macarthur parent and PTO board member here. This thread is so interesting. Someone says there’s an uptick in crime at MA, but when one points to evidence, the evidence is determined to be irrelevant because it doesn’t support the narrative.

It is not a fact that knives are hidden throughout the school and also not a fact that weapons and what not are hidden in neighbors’ yards. I am basing this on my child’s observations and on the fact that this has never been reported to the school.

Yes at the bus stop the kids can be loud and unruly. Yes there are children smoking weed and vaping on the way too and from
school.[b] Sadly, unless you are at one of the selective high schools, this is how some of the students behave.[/b] This, however, is not the majority of the school. The teachers at MA and the administration are fantastic and your child can choose to stay away from kids who are unruly.

OP you definitely should not send your child to MA or JR if these are dealbreakers for you.If you decide you are still interested in MA, by all means schedule a tour and ask to speak with parents.  Good luck![/quote]

Students at the selective high schools behave like this, too. Don't kid yourself. [/quote]

I don't think so. I'm the one who lives near Banneker and I walk through a crowd of students every morning and afternoon, and I have never smelled weed coming from them, and I've never witnessed any rowdy behavior. I've been inside the school, too, and it's very peaceful.[/quote]

You do realize your personal experience is not universal, right? You have that much self-awareness?[/quote]

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