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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The half dozen best DC public middle school don’t and never will, other than Hardy and Deal for IB families. Cope.[/quote]

Exactly. It’s short sighted and foolish not to do the lottery in 5th grade for a secure HS path. [/quote]

I am one of the PPs and this thread is starting to feel mean and unsympathetic.  Yes it might be short sighted but when kids are thriving and love their friends and elementary school it is not just about being pragmatic.  Some families are really invested in their elementary school community and it’s hard to leave.  I know this is not the site for empathy but I’m sure you’ve made a ‘foolish’ decision in regards to your child because it made them happy and feel supported.[/quote]

Do you really live in such a bubble that anyone who dares tell you a hard truth you don't want to hear is being "mean and unsympathetic"? It is empirically short sighted and foolish to choose one last year of ES at the risk of failing to secure a MS or HS path. Unless you have private school money at your disposal that is a foolish choice. Facts.[/quote]

I don’t live in a bubble.  I live in a neighborhood that most people on this board would never live in or probably step foot in.  Your condescension is noted and unappreciated.  As an aside I don’t think staying for fifth grade means you can’t secure a good HS.  [b]The city has plenty of seats for students who have good grades at the application HSs.[/b]  And lots of people leave Basis in 6th grade or 7th grade anyway.  [/quote]

Are you white? Because there are not plenty of seats in application high schools for white kids - and that number is getting reduced every year. [/quote]

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