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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid was in 6th in 2020 when this change was announced at our school. This is the letter the principal sent:

[i]The purpose of this letter is to share an exciting change that is occurring in regards to our English classes. Starting in School Year 20-21, all students will be enrolled in the Advanced English course, collapsing our two-tier course structure into one.

After analyzing our school performance data, soliciting student and staff feedback, and working with our leadership and supervisors in Central Office, we believe this move to heterogeneous Advanced English classes will allow all students access to rigorous instruction and better match the progressive levels of student performance we experienced this year.

As part of this process, a primary focus of the English Department will be to strengthen our capacity to differentiate instruction in heterogeneous classes using the features of the new StudySync curriculum. We are eager to embark on this journey with our students as they grow as readers, writers and speakers.[/i]

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We got something similar in 2019-2020 I think. Because my son was in person 7th grade that year and we were knew to the school, having come from private. I thought it odd, even though it was a high performing school in Potomac. Surely not every child was high performing, and I had concerns whether my son was. He is smart but has a 504 for ADHD and anxiety. He did ok in the class, though. Now, looking back, it makes me wonder.

Because, fast forward to high school where he struggled in English. And I BEGGED for a regular English class for his senior year. (He had long transferred out of that cluster, after we moved to a more diverse part of the county). And they said no. All seniors take Honors English. And they will provide support for him.

He struggled this year and barely passed. Through no fault of the teachers, who are lovely. Honors English just isn't the right fit for him. It made him feel stupid and he checked out long ago. [/quote]

I'm so sorry. The advanced/honors for all model really serves no one.[/quote]

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