Do people actually get rejected from private schools?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:JDS parent here. We are what's considered a community school. It's a mitzvah to provide a Jewish education for your child. So while it is a private pay school, it's a different model than what most DCUMers consider a private school. JDS does not require testing like many of the other private schools. Just teacher evaluations and a parent meeting.

There are instances where a child is not admitted. Usually it is for behavior issues and the admissions committee will do multiple visits to your childs school for observation if that is the case. JDS wants to help you provide a Jewish education for your child. There are a few kids that were not admitted for K but parents reapplied for 1st and a year of maturityhelped immensely.

PP, I know this is off topic from the OP's question but since your responded. Does JDS offer generous FA? Just curious because I have one in private (with LD) and grandparents pay. My youngest is asking to attend JDS but we haven't pursued it because we can't afford it.

I'm on FA at JDS and I feel it is more than generous. If you go on the admissions portion of the their website, there is a chart that shows household income to FA likelihood. It's not as specific as if you make $100k you will get 60% but it should give you an idea of if you would qualify. They are aware that finances are a concern for many families and are really doing what they can to make it affordable. I would consider applying and see what happens. You don't have to agree to the contract until you see the numbers.

[Anonymous]

If you're Jewish, it is quite likely you'll get into JDS. They let in almost anyone as long as you're Jewish.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The title of the thread refers to private schools (as in all private schools), yet the OP only really seems concerned with JDS. If you think that any child can get into any private school, then you're an effin moron. Others here can inform you on your chances for JDS only.

This is a really unkind reply and uncalled for.

Not the PP but the OPs question was badly phrased, and somewhat offensive to those of us whose children were rejected from more than one private school. As another poster has described the mission of JDS is different.

[Anonymous]

In general it depends on the school, the grade you are applying for and the strength of your application. Some schools receive far more applications than they can accept. Some schools do not admit new students in certain grades, unless someone has left. And schools will reject someone that they think is a bad fit, whether academically or otherwise. I cannot speak re JDS in particular.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're Jewish, it is quite likely you'll get into JDS. They let in almost anyone as long as you're Jewish.

Do non-Jews ever attend? Kinda like the reverse of being Jewish at St. Andrew's.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The title of the thread refers to private schools (as in all private schools), yet the OP only really seems concerned with JDS. If you think that any child can get into any private school, then you're an effin moron. Others here can inform you on your chances for JDS only.

This is a really unkind reply and uncalled for.

Not the PP but the OPs question was badly phrased, and somewhat offensive to those of us whose children were rejected from more than one private school. As another poster has described the mission of JDS is different.

You really need to grow thicker skin.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you're Jewish, it is quite likely you'll get into JDS. They let in almost anyone as long as you're Jewish.

Do non-Jews ever attend? Kinda like the reverse of being Jewish at St. Andrew's.

We've been at the school along time so I don't remember the application but I think it asks if the parents are Jewish. Half of the day, every day, is judiac studies. That's a lot of the day to be spent learning about something that your family doesn't believe in.

[Anonymous]

The schools ds is applying to have a 15-25% admission rates. So yes, a lot of kids don't get in to these schools.

[Anonymous]

No. Everybody gets in. Usually, the school's ask you to bring a friend or neighbor along as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The title of the thread refers to private schools (as in all private schools), yet the OP only really seems concerned with JDS. If you think that any child can get into any private school, then you're an effin moron. Others here can inform you on your chances for JDS only.

Or the OP May be from another area where private schools are fairly easy to get into. I grew up in an area like that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Everybody gets in. Usually, the school's ask you to bring a friend or neighbor along as well.

It's a big kumbaya. Everyone gets financial aid as well.

[Anonymous]

Most people who attend JDS have some connection to being Jewish, but I do not think it is a requirement. There are a lot of families there with only one Jewish parent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The schools ds is applying to have a 15-25% admission rates. So yes, a lot of kids don't get in to these schools.

Or, they apply to 4 schools and choose one of the others they applied to...

[Anonymous]

Why all the sarcastic comments? If you pop open the post and it doesn't interest you, move on. I feel like a lot of the nasty comments on this board are always aimed at people asking questions about religious schools.

Good luck OP. Hope your kid gets in!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're Jewish, it is quite likely you'll get into JDS. They let in almost anyone as long as you're Jewish.

Do non-Jews ever attend? Kinda like the reverse of being Jewish at St. Andrew's.

We've been at the school along time so I don't remember the application but I think it asks if the parents are Jewish. Half of the day, every day, is judiac studies. That's a lot of the day to be spent learning about something that your family doesn't believe in.

I actually think the half day of Judaic studies would be an enriching experience for any student. But I respect the fact that the mission of JDS is to develop and strengthen the Jewish community and Jewish faith.