Unexpectedly moving back to DC, PK3 lottery help

[Anonymous]

OP, could you look into ecole maternelle or the jewish preschools? they might be less $$$ than you think

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SWS is going to be at its current location for the fall and then in a swing space in Carver Langston starting January 2021 (so, mid-way through the upcoming school year). Are either options anywhere close to you? Capitol Hill Montessori is still up near Columbia Heights for another year, so likely too far out of the way given your commute.

OP here. Thanks for the SWS rec. I was under the mistaken impression that the swing space hadn't been settled yet, but Carver Langston is convenient for us. We'll be crossing the river on Benning Road.

And, ugh, commuting to Columbia Heights is not ideal. Thanks for the heads up.

[Anonymous]

I was horrified by what I saw on the tour for Stokes EE. It did not seem like a safe place for children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, could you look into ecole maternelle or the jewish preschools? they might be less $$$ than you think

I can’t think of any jewish preschool that is convenient for someone living in anacostia

[Anonymous]

Here's what I'd suggest

1. SWS
2. TR Young
3. Lee East End
4. JO Wilson
5. Miner
6. Payne

then add your apple trees and possibly Stokes EE

[Anonymous]

I’m of the opinion that you should rank a full 12, even if you’re only 5% sure you’d send your kid to your 12th choice. It doesn’t cost you anything and it keeps your options more open. You’ve said you haven’t had time to research, and this will give you time to do so. Plus, you may feel differently once your get your lottery results.

I think these are all in a somewhat decent commute for you (in no particular order):

School-Within-School
Two Rivers at 4th
Two Rivers at Young
AppleTree - Lincoln Park
Inspired Teaching
Miner Elementary School
Friendship Chamberlain
AppleTree - SW
Yu Ying
Thomson Elementary School
DCPrep Benning
Your in boundary

[Anonymous]

If you look at the data you also have no shot OOB for Payne or JO Wilson

[Anonymous]

I’d add Appletree Lincoln Park, any of the KIPP preKs (KIPPs preK classsrom uses Appletree Every Child Ready model and are really very good), any AppleTree near my job

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you look at the data you also have no shot OOB for Payne or JO Wilson

Not accurate. They took OOB off the WL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you look at the data you also have no shot OOB for Payne or JO Wilson

Not accurate. They took OOB off the WL.

I was coming here to say this. Both schools took OOB kids off the WL, as did Tyler, which you might also consider. Only Brent, Maury, LT and Peabody are entirely/definitely wasted spots on the Hill.

[Anonymous]

Op, definitely add AT OK Ave-it’s very close to Two Rivers Young. I have friends who are very happy with ECE at Miner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m of the opinion that you should rank a full 12, even if you’re only 5% sure you’d send your kid to your 12th choice. It doesn’t cost you anything and it keeps your options more open. You’ve said you haven’t had time to research, and this will give you time to do so. Plus, you may feel differently once your get your lottery results.

I think these are all in a somewhat decent commute for you (in no particular order):

School-Within-School
Two Rivers at 4th
Two Rivers at Young
AppleTree - Lincoln Park
Inspired Teaching
Miner Elementary School
Friendship Chamberlain
AppleTree - SW
Yu Ying
Thomson Elementary School
DCPrep Benning
Your in boundary

OP doesn’t have to use a lottery sport for her IB (Thomas) as she can always apply afterwards. I’d def add Inspired. I’m curious what schools in DC are not play based though. She lists Appletree in her original list. I know some mention that AT is not as play based but I hear good things about it and it’s a relatively good safety school.

[Anonymous]

OP, if you can handle the commute, I'd look at Kimball. Very impressive scores and great campus and playground.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, if you can handle the commute, I'd look at Kimball. Very impressive scores and great campus and playground.

Why would the OP, put her child at Kimball to be the only white or mixed race child at the school? OP, don’t do this foolish suggestion,

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, if you can handle the commute, I'd look at Kimball. Very impressive scores and great campus and playground.

Why would the OP, put her child at Kimball to be the only white or mixed race child at the school? OP, don’t do this foolish suggestion,

Maybe because of its impressive performance and proximity to OP's area?