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[quote=Anonymous]AP classes of 36-38 students at Wilson is not ok. At the latest open house one parent enquired, the two assistant principals confirmed that these are the numbers for some classes, but this is a "strategic decisions", because AP classes are attended by the "best" students who do not need much support, and the school "strategically" set smaller classes for troubled or remedial students.

I talked to students attending, they confirmed that 36 student classes are not ok: teachers are able to accept only 3-4 questions at the end ("I can only take 3 questions today"), students are discouraged to ask for clarifications during the lesson, zero individual feedback. So, they are ok, which is different from doing well or thriving, which is what they should instead deserve.

That's the strategic plan Wilson has in mind for my advanced/honor 8th grader who will join next year.

With two good incomes post-cancer uncertainty we decided we won't pay for private. SWW and Banneker are far away, like 45 minutes (1 and half hour commuting daily), while Wilson is 15min walking, 4 min biking.

We will be at the meeting with Mary Cheh. [/quote]

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