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Bancroft - Fine Arts Magnet

 
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Dwight



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:45 am    Post subject: Bancroft - Fine Arts Magnet Reply with quote
From what I understand the city is pretty far along in their process of realigning the schools and part of the plan is to covert Bancroft into a "Fine Arts Magnet / Neighborhood School"

Does the ANC know when the decision will be made?
Has the ANC weighed in with the neighborhood's position? or are they taking a pass on this big issue?

Thanks,

-- Dwight
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dsachdev



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Does anyone know if Magnet Schools in the district are high schools only. I have a feeling that afternoons near Bancroft will be very different then afternoons next to an elementary school.
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Mrs. New Neighbor



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
According to the D.C. website, Bancroft already is a magnet school or program:

http://dcschoolsearch.dc.gov/schools/report_results.asp?report_id=15

This list includes other elementary schools, as well.
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Dwight



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, Bancroft does currently have a specialized program, its bilingual curriculum.

The proposed change is to make it into a "Fine Arts Magnet" ELEMENTARY school.

I have not gotten a good explanation of what it means to be a Fine Arts Magnet school. Sounds interesting, but without details I don't have the information upon which to decide if this is a good idea or not.

Perhaps the new ANC committee on Education can help us find out.

-- Dwight
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