Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 16:07     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
so basically you think everyone that has kids attending a DCPS school should either live west of the park or not complain about the state of their IB school. That is crazy. You can't put the entire population of kids that deserve a good public school in just one area of the city. Because ALL kids in ALL areas of the city deserve a good public education. Parents are entirely within their rights to live elsewhere besides WOTP and do whatever they can to get a great public education for their kids.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 15:57     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:I also attend our IB DCPS-- but the above posting is ridic. It just isn't an option for all DC residents to attend a great IB school regardless of willingness to "make some financial sacrifices". there just isn't enough housing in those limited areas.

I agree, but there are about 100 apartments available for rent to make your kid IB in West of the park.And that just around 2 schools.It's limited, but not full,far from it.And please don't start with your not all can afford blah-blah-blah.I make 48k and live here.
It is about choices.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 14:46     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In summary:

DCPS costs more.

Credibility of saying otherwise: 0

Dead horse: well beaten



I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.


There are only a tiny handful of DC public schools that could be considered anything approaching "wonderful" - most are godawful.

It's the old "I got mine, screw everyone else"

You are no advocate for anyone but yourself.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 14:36     Subject: Re:DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Really makes me wonder why more kids don't attempt Banneker.
Too many brown kids...be real. Not my opinion, but i've seen a lot of this on this site.


So much for the theory that the only way to improve scores is to attract "white/affluent" students and their "likley to be involved" parents.
New poster here. Agree but it doesn't matter what you say about Banneker, a lot of white middle and upper income people just won't even give it a look. Their loss.


Just checked Banneker's website. It's by application but the decision to accept is apparently not based upon any identifiable measure. Instead it's based upon a committee's judgment, to wit: "The entire screening and selection process of applicants for the Benjamin Banneker Academic High School is the responsibility of a Selection Committee. Final determination of accepted applicants will be made after a personal interview. Applicants will be notified of approval or denial."

Now that got me thinking...a zero percentage of whites...we know that whites traditionally have performed well enough to be "accepted" if the criteria were performance... and odds are that at least a few white kids want to be pioneers and that would help them be accepted if the criteria were willingness...but perhaps it is the "selection committee" that prevents a crack in the fortress? Is the selection process open and transparent? Can an investigative reporter please find out?


White kids don't apply. Most of the teachers are white. I don't think they are discriminating against their own. Most parents are concerned that their kid will be the only one. My son had one white friend this year. They love it. I think it's more of a concern for the parents then the kids.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 13:28     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Yes, and it obviously doesn't matter what you think either. If it did, DCPS would care.


Yes but the difference is that DCPS could potentially be held legally accountable for not obeying the law in DC. The weight of the law holds more sway than mere opinions.



Ok, so let's wait for DCPS to have it's day in court...if that ever happens, instead of having this useless debate here. No one on DCUM has all of the facts, including you and me.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 12:45     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Yes, and it obviously doesn't matter what you think either. If it did, DCPS would care.


Yes but the difference is that DCPS could potentially be held legally accountable for not obeying the law in DC. The weight of the law holds more sway than mere opinions.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 12:26     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.


It does not matter what you think since DC law already requires equal funding of charter schools and public schools. Unfortunately, DC does not follow their own law in this case.


Yes, and it obviously doesn't matter what you think either. If it did, DCPS would care.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 12:20     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In summary:

DCPS costs more.

Credibility of saying otherwise: 0

Dead horse: well beaten



I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.

Yes, get to where you're happy, pull up the ladder, and declare the conversation finished. Nice!


Pull up the ladder? Really? The last time I checked, DC public schools were free. I moved IB for the school that I liked the best. No one pays our mortgage for us. You can do the same thing, but you may have to make some financial sacrifices.


Your quote suggests that nothing should be funded at the same level as the most successful schools, which is assholic to the millionth degree. That is what I meant by pulling up the ladder. It's insulting to imply that everyone can move into the most successful school catchments or shut up. Also there are many of us who think our charter schools are extremely successful and could do even more with equal funding. (We are at Inspired Teaching.)
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 12:16     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
I also attend our IB DCPS-- but the above posting is ridic. It just isn't an option for all DC residents to attend a great IB school regardless of willingness to "make some financial sacrifices". there just isn't enough housing in those limited areas.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 12:09     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:

I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.


It does not matter what you think since DC law already requires equal funding of charter schools and public schools. Unfortunately, DC does not follow their own law in this case.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 11:52     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In summary:

DCPS costs more.

Credibility of saying otherwise: 0

Dead horse: well beaten



I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.

Yes, get to where you're happy, pull up the ladder, and declare the conversation finished. Nice!


Pull up the ladder? Really? The last time I checked, DC public schools were free. I moved IB for the school that I liked the best. No one pays our mortgage for us. You can do the same thing, but you may have to make some financial sacrifices.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 11:49     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In summary:

DCPS costs more.

Credibility of saying otherwise: 0

Dead horse: well beaten



I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.


You're a really stupid one aren't you? The entire point has been and always will be that there are not enough public schools for everyone to be as lucky as you.


Not as stupid as you because my children don't attend a charter, and I'm not on DCUM crying about unequal funding.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 11:43     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In summary:

DCPS costs more.

Credibility of saying otherwise: 0

Dead horse: well beaten



I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.

Yes, get to where you're happy, pull up the ladder, and declare the conversation finished. Nice!
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 11:41     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In summary:

DCPS costs more.

Credibility of saying otherwise: 0

Dead horse: well beaten



I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.


You're a really stupid one aren't you? The entire point has been and always will be that there are not enough public schools for everyone to be as lucky as you.
Anonymous
Post 08/05/2013 11:37     Subject: DC CAS popular schools summary
Anonymous wrote:In summary:

DCPS costs more.

Credibility of saying otherwise: 0

Dead horse: well beaten



I don't really care. My kid attends a wonderful DC public school, and I have no intention of ever using the services of a charter school. I don’t think that someone’s experiment (charter schools) should be funded at the same level as DCPS (especially the most successful schools). You knew what you were signing up for when you enrolled your child in XYZ charter. And if you didn't...shame on you!

Now, this horse is really dead.