Re: DHS being questioned – I ask these questions:

- have you met with the principal of DHS to express your concerns? Have you ever met with the DUSD superintendent to exprress your concerns?
- what is DHS’ line-up of AP classes and what are the gaps?
- what was DHS API last year and based on the current upward trend what do your think DHS’ API will be in 1 year? In 3?
- what universities accepted DHS graduates last year?
- when will the $120M rebuild of DHS be complete? What is the current phase? What is in the next two phases?
- did you attend the recent school board meeting regarding an Advanced Diploma option at DHS?
- have you spoken to parents of DHS students and rec’d first hand feedback on DHS? (call me at 408-394-6867 anytime)

I challenge anyone who questions the quality of DHS to do so with credibility after doing what I’ve done above. My kids are straight A students who aspire to attend top universities and I have chosen to stay in Dublin and shine a light on how good Dublin High is. The myths about Dublin High on the east side are fear-based – not fact based – and undermine our city.

“Regarding people fleeing East Dublin – provide some data to back that up. New homes are being built and enrolment is up. Tassajara Prep, in fact, touts Dublin as the fastest growing part of the Bay area.

So if everyone is leaving why is there a big opportunity for a charter school?”

I don’t see information published, but I have 3 friends who have sold their homes and moved to San Ramon so their kids can go to high school. Enrollment at the elementary and middle schools are going up because Dublin is affordable. We know there are awesome elementary and middle schools in Dublin. It’s at the HS level that it is being questioned (though there’s no doubt that it’s improving).

The charter school continues to be a big opportunity because there’s a significant demand for it, plain and simple. It’s not that a charter school is a solution; however this is an opportunity for the community to take matters into their own hands and not wait for DUSD to provide a school that will meet the needs and desires of people east of Dougherty.

Not everyone has the luxury of dropping off their kids to school on their way to work. Many of us have to get going by 6:30 or 7:00 to get to work. Public transportation could be an option, and I’ll admit that I have not looked into that, but I’d personally prefer if my children can walk to ride their bikes.

The existing bus option works well and is used by many students in Dublin Ranch.

Wheels can add more capacity if needed as more houses are added. Doubtful a free option will appear (given the budget constraints) but Wheels is not expensive and for families needing financial help there are likely government programs to offset the cost.

There will be 1000-2000 more homes in the next few years in East Dublin, taking Dublin boulevard with its serie of synchronized red lights will become a nightmare, at least school buses would reduce traffic and the burden on the parents?

Regarding people fleeing East Dublin – provide some data to back that up. New homes are being built and enrolment is up. Tassajara Prep, in fact, touts Dublin as the fastest growing part of the Bay area.

So if everyone is leaving why is there a big opportunity for a charter school?

Doesn’t add up because people aren’t – in the aggregate – leaving. We have a growth district with excellent schools that are getting better (Dublin High in particular made a big jump this year).