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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:IT is getting a lot more high rankings than I expected. Is it the curriculum/location? Would most people hand put CM above IT of they were in the fray?

Why weren't you expecting it to be that high? We chose it because we loved the open house and expo. The principal and director were very enthusiastic and approachable. We were impressed by the families we met. They all could describe why they loved the school and were welcoming and friendly. We were impressed with their CAS scores last year. We were extremely impressed with the class work and art at the school. We were especially impressed with the work on display from the older classes. We put it ahead of CM because of our ability to see the work being done in the upper grades. We also consider IT to be more established than CM. I know it's only 1 year older but they seemed to be a much more established school. We also like that they have a permanent location (even though we live in NW). Some of the work in the 3rd grade classroom were things I consider 5th-6th grade. The work really reflected the school's philosophy. I know all kids vary on levels but we were also impressed with the work in PS/PK/K classrooms.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:IT is getting a lot more high rankings than I expected. Is it the curriculum/location? Would most people hand put CM above IT of they were in the fray?

Why weren't you expecting it to be that high? We chose it because we loved the open house and expo. The principal and director were very enthusiastic and approachable. We were impressed by the families we met. They all could describe why they loved the school and were welcoming and friendly. We were impressed with their CAS scores last year. We were extremely impressed with the class work and art at the school. We were especially impressed with the work on display from the older classes. We put it ahead of CM because of our ability to see the work being done in the upper grades. We also consider IT to be more established than CM. I know it's only 1 year older but they seemed to be a much more established school. We also like that they have a permanent location (even though we live in NW). Some of the work in the 3rd grade classroom were things I consider 5th-6th grade. The work really reflected the school's philosophy. I know all kids vary on levels but we were also impressed with the work in PS/PK/K classrooms.

This sounds like an IT troll booster. Also, you didn't put IT ahead of CM because CM isn't in the common lottery. After results you can make that statement.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:IT is getting a lot more high rankings than I expected. Is it the curriculum/location? Would most people hand put CM above IT of they were in the fray?

Why weren't you expecting it to be that high? We chose it because we loved the open house and expo. The principal and director were very enthusiastic and approachable. We were impressed by the families we met. They all could describe why they loved the school and were welcoming and friendly. We were impressed with their CAS scores last year. We were extremely impressed with the class work and art at the school. We were especially impressed with the work on display from the older classes. We put it ahead of CM because of our ability to see the work being done in the upper grades. We also consider IT to be more established than CM. I know it's only 1 year older but they seemed to be a much more established school. We also like that they have a permanent location (even though we live in NW). Some of the work in the 3rd grade classroom were things I consider 5th-6th grade. The work really reflected the school's philosophy. I know all kids vary on levels but we were also impressed with the work in PS/PK/K classrooms.

This sounds like an IT troll booster. Also, you didn't put IT ahead of CM because CM isn't in the common lottery. After results you can make that statement.

My choices are (P4)
IT
Two Rivers
Shepherd
MV
Hearst
Eaton
Haynes
Bridges
Lee
Cap City

We also applied to CM and LAMB. If we had house we'd choose 1-6 ahead of CM or LAMB

[Anonymous]

^^PS we are at Appletree now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:IT is getting a lot more high rankings than I expected. Is it the curriculum/location? Would most people hand put CM above IT of they were in the fray?

Why weren't you expecting it to be that high? We chose it because we loved the open house and expo. The principal and director were very enthusiastic and approachable. We were impressed by the families we met. They all could describe why they loved the school and were welcoming and friendly. We were impressed with their CAS scores last year. We were extremely impressed with the class work and art at the school. We were especially impressed with the work on display from the older classes. We put it ahead of CM because of our ability to see the work being done in the upper grades. We also consider IT to be more established than CM. I know it's only 1 year older but they seemed to be a much more established school. We also like that they have a permanent location (even though we live in NW). Some of the work in the 3rd grade classroom were things I consider 5th-6th grade. The work really reflected the school's philosophy. I know all kids vary on levels but we were also impressed with the work in PS/PK/K classrooms.

This sounds like an IT troll booster. Also, you didn't put IT ahead of CM because CM isn't in the common lottery. After results you can make that statement.

My choices are (P4)
IT
Two Rivers
Shepherd
MV
Hearst
Eaton
Haynes
Bridges
Lee
Cap City

We also applied to CM and LAMB. If we had house we'd choose 1-6 ahead of CM or LAMB

Can you get to all of those schools? Looks like a huge geographic spread.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:IT is getting a lot more high rankings than I expected. Is it the curriculum/location? Would most people hand put CM above IT of they were in the fray?

Why weren't you expecting it to be that high? We chose it because we loved the open house and expo. The principal and director were very enthusiastic and approachable. We were impressed by the families we met. They all could describe why they loved the school and were welcoming and friendly. We were impressed with their CAS scores last year. We were extremely impressed with the class work and art at the school. We were especially impressed with the work on display from the older classes. We put it ahead of CM because of our ability to see the work being done in the upper grades. We also consider IT to be more established than CM. I know it's only 1 year older but they seemed to be a much more established school. We also like that they have a permanent location (even though we live in NW). Some of the work in the 3rd grade classroom were things I consider 5th-6th grade. The work really reflected the school's philosophy. I know all kids vary on levels but we were also impressed with the work in PS/PK/K classrooms.

This sounds like an IT troll booster. Also, you didn't put IT ahead of CM because CM isn't in the common lottery. After results you can make that statement.

My choices are (P4)
IT
Two Rivers
Shepherd
MV
Hearst
Eaton
Haynes
Bridges
Lee
Cap City

We also applied to CM and LAMB. If we had house we'd choose 1-6 ahead of CM or LAMB

Can you get to all of those schools? Looks like a huge geographic spread.

We live in Takoma and DH works on the hill. I can take to Shepherd, Haynes, Bridges, Eaton, LAMB, CM and Hearst. DH can do IT, MV, TR, Cap City. We were also especially impressed with Shepherd and TR, but PP specially asked about IT. If we don't get in anywhere, we will stick with Appletree another year and move IB to Shepherd or Hearst depending on the boundary announcements.

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*Specially= specifically

[Anonymous]

PK4

Requested School #1: Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS
Requested School #2: Tyler ES - Spanish Immersion
Requested School #3: Brent Elementary School
Requested School #4: Janney Elementary School
Requested School #5: Bancroft Elementary School
Requested School #6: Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Requested School #7: E.L. Haynes PCS – Kansas Avenue (Elementary School)
Requested School #8: Marie Reed Dual Language
Requested School #9: DC Bilingual PCS
Requested School #10: Bruce-Monroe Elementary School @ Park View
Requested School #11: Peabody Elementary School
Requested School #12: School-Within-School

We are at- and love IT, but would move for Spanish immersion and possibly a neighborhood school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:1)MV (2%)
2) Marie Reed Dual (IB) (Pretty sure thing if we are willing to wait until August)
3) Powell Dual Language (0% first round,maybe 25% if we wait until August)
4) Bancroft (0%)
5) Cleveland Dual Language (15%)
6) Ross (0%)
7) Capitol Montessori (12%)
8) DC Bilingual (?)
9) Appletree CH (Pretty sure thing if we wait until August)
10) Lee Montessori (?)

Also Lamb (12% if we wait until August), Stokes (0%), and SHIning Stars (30%)

My priorities are Spanish immersion (one or two way), followed by Montessori with adjustments for proximity and skewed perceptions of program quality. I have also included my estimated odds of getting into each as a one shot based on fact, rumor, and innuendo.

So why didn't you include Oyster on your list? If you're going for immersion, why not go for the best and most established?

[Anonymous]

5th:

Washington Latin.

That's it! We live 2 blocks from the school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:1)MV (2%)
2) Marie Reed Dual (IB) (Pretty sure thing if we are willing to wait until August)
3) Powell Dual Language (0% first round,maybe 25% if we wait until August)
4) Bancroft (0%)
5) Cleveland Dual Language (15%)
6) Ross (0%)
7) Capitol Montessori (12%)
8) DC Bilingual (?)
9) Appletree CH (Pretty sure thing if we wait until August)
10) Lee Montessori (?)

Also Lamb (12% if we wait until August), Stokes (0%), and SHIning Stars (30%)

My priorities are Spanish immersion (one or two way), followed by Montessori with adjustments for proximity and skewed perceptions of program quality. I have also included my estimated odds of getting into each as a one shot based on fact, rumor, and innuendo.

So why didn't you include Oyster on your list? If you're going for immersion, why not go for the best and most established?

No PS3

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PK4

Requested School #1: Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS
Requested School #2: Tyler ES - Spanish Immersion
Requested School #3: Brent Elementary School
Requested School #4: Janney Elementary School
Requested School #5: Bancroft Elementary School
Requested School #6: Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Requested School #7: E.L. Haynes PCS – Kansas Avenue (Elementary School)
Requested School #8: Marie Reed Dual Language
Requested School #9: DC Bilingual PCS
Requested School #10: Bruce-Monroe Elementary School @ Park View
Requested School #11: Peabody Elementary School
Requested School #12: School-Within-School

We are at- and love IT, but would move for Spanish immersion and possibly a neighborhood school.

Neighborhood school...why Janney?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:IT is getting a lot more high rankings than I expected. Is it the curriculum/location? Would most people hand put CM above IT of they were in the fray?

Why weren't you expecting it to be that high? We chose it because we loved the open house and expo. The principal and director were very enthusiastic and approachable. We were impressed by the families we met. They all could describe why they loved the school and were welcoming and friendly. We were impressed with their CAS scores last year. We were extremely impressed with the class work and art at the school. We were especially impressed with the work on display from the older classes. We put it ahead of CM because of our ability to see the work being done in the upper grades. We also consider IT to be more established than CM. I know it's only 1 year older but they seemed to be a much more established school. We also like that they have a permanent location (even though we live in NW). Some of the work in the 3rd grade classroom were things I consider 5th-6th grade. The work really reflected the school's philosophy. I know all kids vary on levels but we were also impressed with the work in PS/PK/K classrooms.

This sounds like an IT troll booster. Also, you didn't put IT ahead of CM because CM isn't in the common lottery. After results you can make that statement.

I'm not the PP, or an IT parent, but I agree with what she said. I was really impressed with the open house last year. I have several friends whose children go to IT and they have been really happy there. We ranked it 4th behind 3 schools that are logistically easier for us next year, but above the safety schools. This is for PK4. We also applied to CM and would be perfectly happy to send DD there as well, or keep her at her current school. Basically, this year the lottery is not nearly as stressful as last year, because all of our options are good.

[Anonymous]

PK-4

Lottery--only applied to Janney PK as a sibling. Rumor at the school is that it will fill with all siblings this year--hoping we are in the top 57 that get spots.

Also applied to CM and Yu Ying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PK4

Requested School #1: Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS
Requested School #2: Tyler ES - Spanish Immersion
Requested School #3: Brent Elementary School
Requested School #4: Janney Elementary School
Requested School #5: Bancroft Elementary School
Requested School #6: Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Requested School #7: E.L. Haynes PCS – Kansas Avenue (Elementary School)
Requested School #8: Marie Reed Dual Language
Requested School #9: DC Bilingual PCS
Requested School #10: Bruce-Monroe Elementary School @ Park View
Requested School #11: Peabody Elementary School
Requested School #12: School-Within-School

We are at- and love IT, but would move for Spanish immersion and possibly a neighborhood school.

This is so interesting to me! So even though IT is great, it is not great enough to trump the convenience of a neighborhood or the desire for Spanish immersion, correct? This helps me in my thinking as I tried to figure out what was so great about IT as I seriously considered ranking it above Hearst, which I loved. I went with my gut and ranked Hearst over IT. So for first, I ranked MV, Hearst, and then IT.