Anonymous
Post 01/17/2016 12:17     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
*sorry meant IT has 5-7th.

Also, we have two friends at Hardy and one at Adams that are quite pleased as well.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2016 12:16     Subject: New charter middle schools
Anonymous wrote:New MSs: BM & Global have diversity problems. CM & IT have experience problems. Basis has a philosophical problem. DCI has a facility problem. Latin seems okay.

Everything in DCPS is a dogpile other than Deal, but even Deal has problems - like being the size of Reston.


This is IT's 3rd year with middle school. They currently have 5th-6th. We have been very happy there. Teachers are very experienced, principal is probably the best in DC - she's that dynamic. I also appreciate the diversity of the staff. Looking forward to next year when we have our own floor.
Anonymous
Post 01/17/2016 05:43     Subject: New charter middle schools
New MSs: BM & Global have diversity problems. CM & IT have experience problems. Basis has a philosophical problem. DCI has a facility problem. Latin seems okay.

Everything in DCPS is a dogpile other than Deal, but even Deal has problems - like being the size of Reston.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2016 12:51     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Since no one will step up to the plate, I looked on My School DC to see what OP is talking about. The only new charters with middle school years (6, 7, 8) that show up are: Washington Global, Children's Guild, Friendship Online, KIPP DC Valor Academy. Of course there's Brookland Middle, but OP specifically said charter.


OP should not expect others to do legwork that he or she should have done themselves. This is not a customer service line.


PP did the research. I think PP made the right choice. PP, thank you so much for serving our on-line ommunity!


Funny how OP started this thread but has yet to identify the new MS she is referring to. How is thread helping her when everyone is guessing what she could have meant?
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2016 09:12     Subject: New charter middle schools
Do current CMI parents know anything about the middle school which will start next year? I assume current 5th grade parents have gotten updates. Please share. TIA
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2016 08:39     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Since no one will step up to the plate, I looked on My School DC to see what OP is talking about. The only new charters with middle school years (6, 7, 8) that show up are: Washington Global, Children's Guild, Friendship Online, KIPP DC Valor Academy. Of course there's Brookland Middle, but OP specifically said charter.


OP should not expect others to do legwork that he or she should have done themselves. This is not a customer service line.


PP did the research. I think PP made the right choice. PP, thank you so much for serving our on-line ommunity!
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2016 08:02     Subject: New charter middle schools
Ha! A lot of people have valid doubts about middle school in ALL jurisdictions. Middle schools tend to be a shit show no matter where you are. New charter middle schools just give you more options.
Anonymous
Post 01/16/2016 07:37     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
Anonymous wrote:I have no doubt she means cmi and its. MAYBE also Washington Global




Completely untested and unproven. A lot of people have valid doubts.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2016 22:28     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like "good charters" = OK day-care for younger kids in elementary until the parents figure out the kids aren't really learning very much.


Funny you should throw your charter hate so quickly. The "new" charter Basis is who's kicking ass in DC after only 2-3 years of testing. Two Rivers, not new anymore is kicking ass...DCI, ITS, CMI are all showing promise after only a few years. What DCPS (save Deal) is doing as well as any of these "new charters"? Mayve Hardy. I don't get the charter hate. These "new charters" are giving opportunities for people that can't access Deal and keeping their tax dollars in the city.


Well said!
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2016 12:24     Subject: New charter middle schools
I would love to hear more about CMI or IT. We are at a DCI feeder but I am considering other options b/c I have some concerns about DCI. TIA!
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2016 14:11     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
Washington Global had a few open houses this year and they were also at the school fair. Did anyone who went get a good feel for the school? If so, is anyone applying?
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2016 11:37     Subject: New charter middle schools
No this is a complaint line.

Come here and watch us all complain.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2016 11:31     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
Anonymous wrote:Since no one will step up to the plate, I looked on My School DC to see what OP is talking about. The only new charters with middle school years (6, 7, 8) that show up are: Washington Global, Children's Guild, Friendship Online, KIPP DC Valor Academy. Of course there's Brookland Middle, but OP specifically said charter.


OP should not expect others to do legwork that he or she should have done themselves. This is not a customer service line.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2016 10:42     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like "good charters" = OK day-care for younger kids in elementary until the parents figure out the kids aren't really learning very much.


Funny you should throw your charter hate so quickly. The "new" charter Basis is who's kicking ass in DC after only 2-3 years of testing. Two Rivers, not new anymore is kicking ass...DCI, ITS, CMI are all showing promise after only a few years. What DCPS (save Deal) is doing as well as any of these "new charters"? Mayve Hardy. I don't get the charter hate. These "new charters" are giving opportunities for people that can't access Deal and keeping their tax dollars in the city.
Anonymous
Post 01/14/2016 08:33     Subject: Re:New charter middle schools
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like "good charters" = OK day-care for younger kids in elementary until the parents figure out the kids aren't really learning very much.


I'm extremely curious. What post are you referring to specifically? I see a random question not identifying schools and then people trying to guess what OP is talking about. Did you post on the wrong thread?