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Duke Ellington School of the Arts
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Parent Reviews (8 reviews)
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I'm a parent of a recent graduate and a current senior, and I'm a fan of DESA. The artistic education is extraordinary, all the staff care about the kids, and the school has a wonderfully warm and accepting environment. Two years ago I might have given the school 4 stars rather than 5 because of some academic weaknesses, but those have been largely addressed, and things are looking great. Ellington has strong teachers, and the principal is an extremely dynamic individual who keeps pushing the school to the next level, all with a positive attitude. DESA is a rare gem!
As a parent of the Ellington School of the Arts, I have to say that this institution is really a competitive one. I absolutely love it and it is evident that the students love it as well. The principal is dynamite!!!What makes him dynamite is the fact that he shows unconditional love for his students and staff and I don't have to mention the parents. He is a fair individual who really supports his school. Whatever or wherever his students are performing, you can be sure to see him there cheering them on. The principal constantly stress the importance of academics to his students and reminding them that while have great talent is 'great', having an incredible education is even greater.
As an alumna, I can say I graduated as a well rounded visual artist. My talents were nourished by my instructors from the 1st day of 9th grade all the way to the last day of 12th. The teachers at Duke Ellington take their jobs seriously and appreciate students who take what they do seriously also. I received tremendous help in applying to colleges from teahcers both artistic and academic and was accepted and now attend my first choice university in NYC. Other classmates from my grad class now attend Berklee School of Music, Rutgers, Juilliard, Harvard, George Mason amoung others. The student body of Ellington is more like a family and everyday at school was different and full of fun things to do while learning.
I am a parent of an Ellington student. I am very proud of the overall accomplishments of the school. If D.C. decides to close Ellington as planned; it will be the worse mistake they have ever made. An Ellington student is a different breed of student; only the Ellington staff who are artists themselves understand fully how the students learn.
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