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[quote=Anonymous]FARMS and ESOL doesn't necessarily mean that the kids are not going to thrive and become successful.  I just know that as someone who grew up in Bethesda the expectations were higher for me and my peers.  It wasn't ok to just pass through school, we were encouraged to learn other languages, take honors classes, and AP courses in high school.  Because so many others in my classes were trying to do the same, it made things easier in a way and made it a natural expectation.  Everyone was going to go to college, there was no doubt about it.  Looking at the graduate rates at Einstein, Blair and other high schools, they just aren't as high as BCC, Whitman, etc.

Some in my neighborhood send their kids to private school.  I am just debating whether it is worth it to throw that private school money onto a mortgage and live in Bethesda or Chevy Chase rather than remain in the same neighborhood but possibly not send my child to the local school.

I know a child's success has a lot to do with the child, the time parents put in, support, etc.  but being surrounded by peers that also want to achieve is important too.  Especially in high school.  [/quote]

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