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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP - anyone who chooses to send their kid to a school but who doesn't subscribe to the stated mission, purpose and objectives of the school (i.e. dual language) rightly deserves any criticisms and judgements that come their way.[/quote]

What if, after many years of investment, the family realizes the school is not doing anything besides dual language well? That there are significant gaps in students' experiences, and that, if it's going to be any kind of a "good" school, these need to be addressed seriously and effectively. This choice between Spanish and advanced math (or any other aspect of academic rigor) is a false one. [/quote]

My experience has been that the students who tend to leave Oyster early are struggling/have always struggled with Spanish.  The "not enough advanced math" is usually a cover for their so-so to failing performance in the language.  It's a face-saving excuse.[/quote]

The students who have, in the past, left for Deal have been top students.[/quote]

Top students in Spanish?  All of them?  Are you sure?  I have been personally told by several departing parents over the years that part of the reason they were leaving Oyster was because their children didn't really like Spanish/Spanish never really "clicked" for their kids/Spanish had always been a struggle.  I'm not saying that every student who chose to leave Oyster did so because they struggled with Spanish.  I'm just saying that not every student who leaves is seeking advanced math.[/quote]

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