COSA for junior-senior years of HS

[Anonymous]

Trying to figure out when we can move to a different neighborhood, without kid having to change schools. I understand that the COSA deadline is in April. If we apply in April of her sophomore year, would it automatically be granted for junior and senior years? Or do we have to wait to move until she has started her junior year?

[Anonymous]

Didn't the deadline pass? I don't know.

[Anonymous]

Principals have a lot of discretion in this. I would talk to them. My guess is your kid will be allowed to finish for continuity. If principal isn't supportive in the meeting, I just wouldn't tell the school.

[Anonymous]

There's no real deadline for COSAs. Move and then inform the school of your new address once junior year has started. Continuity is a recognized thing--one of the reasons new schools open without the oldest grades.

[Anonymous]

You will be responsible for transportation.

[Anonymous]

Is the school you want your kid to remain in overcrowded?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You will be responsible for transportation.

I'm guessing an 11-12th grader (whose parent posts on DCUM) drives themselves to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Principals have a lot of discretion in this. I would talk to them. My guess is your kid will be allowed to finish for continuity. If principal isn't supportive in the meeting, I just wouldn't tell the school.

I was told that central office decides, not principals.

[Anonymous]

Oh that Central office!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Principals have a lot of discretion in this. I would talk to them. My guess is your kid will be allowed to finish for continuity. If principal isn't supportive in the meeting, I just wouldn't tell the school.

I was told that central office decides, not principals.

Ive been involved in assisting families get COSAs. The decision comes from Central Office, but principals are asked for input and can make a difference if they have a strong preference, particularly the receiving principal.