How does HB Woodlawn lottery work?

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Anonymous wrote:Think lottery is today. Anyone know when?

I think the lottery was postponed to next Friday (another snow casualty).

A lottery run by adults in Syphax, was postponed for 0.001” of snow dust?

No, the snow last week. It doesn’t make sense either.

Really? It doesn't make sense that people would be behind after missing 6 days of work?

Maybe all the files are stored securely, so they had to actually be in the building to do it.

They contract out registration to SchoolMint, so all the data was available. I guess they have to make the tickets? Haven’t they been back in the office for a week — students were just delayed but 12 month employees had a parking garage so no reason to close.

I watched the lottery back in 2020... they do fill in some info that we can't see, but its mostly an algorithm and then they click randomize. Then they go back and adjust. Maybe it's changed? Mostly, I hate waiting and having to wait another week to learn that we'll go to the school we are zoned to is so hard! I've accepted it... mostly.

Also, why do they ask the 5th graders to register for courses before the lottery even happens?

Its all done in software now? No paper trail? Why wad it delayed? We have to make private school decisions and this affects that.

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Anonymous wrote:Think lottery is today. Anyone know when?

I think the lottery was postponed to next Friday (another snow casualty).

A lottery run by adults in Syphax, was postponed for 0.001” of snow dust?

No, the snow last week. It doesn’t make sense either.

Really? It doesn't make sense that people would be behind after missing 6 days of work?

Maybe all the files are stored securely, so they had to actually be in the building to do it.

They contract out registration to SchoolMint, so all the data was available. I guess they have to make the tickets? Haven’t they been back in the office for a week — students were just delayed but 12 month employees had a parking garage so no reason to close.

I watched the lottery back in 2020... they do fill in some info that we can't see, but its mostly an algorithm and then they click randomize. Then they go back and adjust. Maybe it's changed? Mostly, I hate waiting and having to wait another week to learn that we'll go to the school we are zoned to is so hard! I've accepted it... mostly.

Also, why do they ask the 5th graders to register for courses before the lottery even happens?

Its all done in software now? No paper trail? Why wad it delayed? We have to make private school decisions and this affects that.

Yes, in SchoolMint. The staff goes in, checks some data, then they click a few buttons, and it spits out the list, per the requests. I also wondered why it needed to be delayed, but I guess there was more work to do that couldn't be done remotely.

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Anonymous wrote:Think lottery is today. Anyone know when?

I think the lottery was postponed to next Friday (another snow casualty).

A lottery run by adults in Syphax, was postponed for 0.001” of snow dust?

No, the snow last week. It doesn’t make sense either.

Really? It doesn't make sense that people would be behind after missing 6 days of work?

Maybe all the files are stored securely, so they had to actually be in the building to do it.

They contract out registration to SchoolMint, so all the data was available. I guess they have to make the tickets? Haven’t they been back in the office for a week — students were just delayed but 12 month employees had a parking garage so no reason to close.

I watched the lottery back in 2020... they do fill in some info that we can't see, but its mostly an algorithm and then they click randomize. Then they go back and adjust. Maybe it's changed? Mostly, I hate waiting and having to wait another week to learn that we'll go to the school we are zoned to is so hard! I've accepted it... mostly.

Also, why do they ask the 5th graders to register for courses before the lottery even happens?

Its all done in software now? No paper trail? Why wad it delayed? We have to make private school decisions and this affects that.

Yes, in SchoolMint. The staff goes in, checks some data, then they click a few buttons, and it spits out the list, per the requests. I also wondered why it needed to be delayed, but I guess there was more work to do that couldn't be done remotely.

Results come out at 6pm Friday the 13th, approximately? There is no delay in days or anything right?

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Anonymous wrote:Think lottery is today. Anyone know when?

I think the lottery was postponed to next Friday (another snow casualty).

A lottery run by adults in Syphax, was postponed for 0.001” of snow dust?

No, the snow last week. It doesn’t make sense either.

Really? It doesn't make sense that people would be behind after missing 6 days of work?

Maybe all the files are stored securely, so they had to actually be in the building to do it.

They contract out registration to SchoolMint, so all the data was available. I guess they have to make the tickets? Haven’t they been back in the office for a week — students were just delayed but 12 month employees had a parking garage so no reason to close.

I watched the lottery back in 2020... they do fill in some info that we can't see, but its mostly an algorithm and then they click randomize. Then they go back and adjust. Maybe it's changed? Mostly, I hate waiting and having to wait another week to learn that we'll go to the school we are zoned to is so hard! I've accepted it... mostly.

Also, why do they ask the 5th graders to register for courses before the lottery even happens?

Its all done in software now? No paper trail? Why wad it delayed? We have to make private school decisions and this affects that.

Yes, in SchoolMint. The staff goes in, checks some data, then they click a few buttons, and it spits out the list, per the requests. I also wondered why it needed to be delayed, but I guess there was more work to do that couldn't be done remotely.

Maybe to be set to notify

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Anonymous wrote:Think lottery is today. Anyone know when?

I think the lottery was postponed to next Friday (another snow casualty).

A lottery run by adults in Syphax, was postponed for 0.001” of snow dust?

No, the snow last week. It doesn’t make sense either.

Really? It doesn't make sense that people would be behind after missing 6 days of work?

Maybe all the files are stored securely, so they had to actually be in the building to do it.

They contract out registration to SchoolMint, so all the data was available. I guess they have to make the tickets? Haven’t they been back in the office for a week — students were just delayed but 12 month employees had a parking garage so no reason to close.

I watched the lottery back in 2020... they do fill in some info that we can't see, but its mostly an algorithm and then they click randomize. Then they go back and adjust. Maybe it's changed? Mostly, I hate waiting and having to wait another week to learn that we'll go to the school we are zoned to is so hard! I've accepted it... mostly.

Also, why do they ask the 5th graders to register for courses before the lottery even happens?

Its all done in software now? No paper trail? Why wad it delayed? We have to make private school decisions and this affects that.

Yes, in SchoolMint. The staff goes in, checks some data, then they click a few buttons, and it spits out the list, per the requests. I also wondered why it needed to be delayed, but I guess there was more work to do that couldn't be done remotely.

Results come out at 6pm Friday the 13th, approximately? There is no delay in days or anything right?

Yep

[Anonymous]

Is there any point in watching the lottery live? I’m assuming they don’t announce the names during it - is that correct?

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Anonymous wrote:Is there any point in watching the lottery live? I’m assuming they don’t announce the names during it - is that correct?

Nope, unless you are a HB conspiracy theorist and are looking for material. Waste of time. They will notify you.

[Anonymous]

Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor! HB is a wonderful program that has been great for my kid. But there are some real tradeoffs to consider and it's not for everyone. There are also a lot of misconceptions about it.

Happy to answer any sincere questions (not trolls or conspiracy theorists) from anyone who gets in and is truly trying to decide.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor! HB is a wonderful program that has been great for my kid. But there are some real tradeoffs to consider and it's not for everyone. There are also a lot of misconceptions about it.

Happy to answer any sincere questions (not trolls or conspiracy theorists) from anyone who gets in and is truly trying to decide.

Oh girl, why open up yourself like this? Happy to answer questions too.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Think lottery is today. Anyone know when?

I think the lottery was postponed to next Friday (another snow casualty).

A lottery run by adults in Syphax, was postponed for 0.001” of snow dust?

No, the snow last week. It doesn’t make sense either.

Really? It doesn't make sense that people would be behind after missing 6 days of work?

Maybe all the files are stored securely, so they had to actually be in the building to do it.

They contract out registration to SchoolMint, so all the data was available. I guess they have to make the tickets? Haven’t they been back in the office for a week — students were just delayed but 12 month employees had a parking garage so no reason to close.

I watched the lottery back in 2020... they do fill in some info that we can't see, but its mostly an algorithm and then they click randomize. Then they go back and adjust. Maybe it's changed? Mostly, I hate waiting and having to wait another week to learn that we'll go to the school we are zoned to is so hard! I've accepted it... mostly.

Also, why do they ask the 5th graders to register for courses before the lottery even happens?

Its all done in software now? No paper trail? Why wad it delayed? We have to make private school decisions and this affects that.

Just go to private. HB isn't a private school so if that's what you want, you'll be disappointed and best to just leave now.

[Anonymous]

I would love to hear about the tradeoffs. My neurodiverse (I think) child is very much hoping to go.

But I guess it will be moot if the lottery doesn't go our way, which it most likely won't!

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Anonymous wrote:I would love to hear about the tradeoffs. My neurodiverse (I think) child is very much hoping to go.

But I guess it will be moot if the lottery doesn't go our way, which it most likely won't!

ok well ask away if your kid goes get in

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would love to hear about the tradeoffs. My neurodiverse (I think) child is very much hoping to go.

But I guess it will be moot if the lottery doesn't go our way, which it most likely won't!

Another current parent. My child is also neurodivergent and it has been a great fit. They were the one who wanted to apply and were most excited about the idea—not us. They are happy and doing well and have actually commented on how much neurodiversity there is at the school. I don’t think any school is perfect. I wish there was more capacity or an ability for more kids seeking a place like HB to have one. I definitely agree that it’s not like a private school (I went to one and worked at one) and I think some of the “cachet” is silly. But it’s great for kids who want to be there.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Think lottery is today. Anyone know when?

I think the lottery was postponed to next Friday (another snow casualty).

A lottery run by adults in Syphax, was postponed for 0.001” of snow dust?

No, the snow last week. It doesn’t make sense either.

Really? It doesn't make sense that people would be behind after missing 6 days of work?

Maybe all the files are stored securely, so they had to actually be in the building to do it.

They contract out registration to SchoolMint, so all the data was available. I guess they have to make the tickets? Haven’t they been back in the office for a week — students were just delayed but 12 month employees had a parking garage so no reason to close.

I watched the lottery back in 2020... they do fill in some info that we can't see, but its mostly an algorithm and then they click randomize. Then they go back and adjust. Maybe it's changed? Mostly, I hate waiting and having to wait another week to learn that we'll go to the school we are zoned to is so hard! I've accepted it... mostly.

Also, why do they ask the 5th graders to register for courses before the lottery even happens?

Its all done in software now? No paper trail? Why wad it delayed? We have to make private school decisions and this affects that.

Just go to private. HB isn't a private school so if that's what you want, you'll be disappointed and best to just leave now.

I just want a school smaller than 2500 students. Thats bigger than most SLACS.

[Anonymous]

Has anyone got a notification yet?