How does HB Woodlawn lottery work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

May I ask you why it’s such a great fit for neurodivergent kids in your opinion?

When we went to their tour (a few yrs ago) they said they absolutely offer the least services for kids that need supports compared to all other schools, and it sounded like IEP and 504 applicants were discouraged from applying a bit?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

May I ask you why it’s such a great fit for neurodivergent kids in your opinion?

When we went to their tour (a few yrs ago) they said they absolutely offer the least services for kids that need supports compared to all other schools, and it sounded like IEP and 504 applicants were discouraged from applying a bit?

Obviously because its a small school that the ND kid wont be lost in a sea of students.

PP said their kid is ND (I think) — so informal diagnosis so unlikely to get the full IEP, probably just more time for tests.

Having a smaller calmer school will have less distractions and be nicer for the ND.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

May I ask you why it’s such a great fit for neurodivergent kids in your opinion?

When we went to their tour (a few yrs ago) they said they absolutely offer the least services for kids that need supports compared to all other schools, and it sounded like IEP and 504 applicants were discouraged from applying a bit?

THEY SAID THAT??? My DS teacher is swamped with dealing with all the accommodations, must be much nicer to teach there.

[Anonymous]

OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

From which school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

May I ask you why it’s such a great fit for neurodivergent kids in your opinion?

When we went to their tour (a few yrs ago) they said they absolutely offer the least services for kids that need supports compared to all other schools, and it sounded like IEP and 504 applicants were discouraged from applying a bit?

Obviously because its a small school that the ND kid wont be lost in a sea of students.

PP said their kid is ND (I think) — so informal diagnosis so unlikely to get the full IEP, probably just more time for tests.

Having a smaller calmer school will have less distractions and be nicer for the ND.

The new building has no carpet and is super noisy so that alone makes it difficult for my ND kid. Sometimes I wish she hadnt gone to HB for that alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

From which school?

Would rather not say - sorry - but does school of origin factor in? Aren't you just at the spot you are at (let's say it was #17) and if 17 people decide not to go, you get in?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

From which school?

Would rather not say - sorry - but does school of origin factor in? Aren't you just at the spot you are at (let's say it was #17) and if 17 people decide not to go, you get in?

If I remember correctly your waitlist is by school for HB middle

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

From which school?

Would rather not say - sorry - but does school of origin factor in? Aren't you just at the spot you are at (let's say it was #17) and if 17 people decide not to go, you get in?

If I remember correctly your waitlist is by school for HB middle

Oh, that’s bleak for most of us.

I wish there were more options. I also wonder if some folks apply simply because of it being so desirable. Like do they care about the curriculum or is it only that it’s hard to get in?

I apologize for bringing that kind of question back to the conversation. I do not think it’s rigged. Just bummed the chances are so low.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

From which school?

Would rather not say - sorry - but does school of origin factor in? Aren't you just at the spot you are at (let's say it was #17) and if 17 people decide not to go, you get in?

If I remember correctly your waitlist is by school for HB middle

Oh, that’s bleak for most of us.

I wish there were more options. I also wonder if some folks apply simply because of it being so desirable. Like do they care about the curriculum or is it only that it’s hard to get in?

I apologize for bringing that kind of question back to the conversation. I do not think it’s rigged. Just bummed the chances are so low.

People apply because its a small school. Thats it. Maybe 2% applicants know anything about the curriculum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

May I ask you why it’s such a great fit for neurodivergent kids in your opinion?

When we went to their tour (a few yrs ago) they said they absolutely offer the least services for kids that need supports compared to all other schools, and it sounded like IEP and 504 applicants were discouraged from applying a bit?

Obviously because its a small school that the ND kid wont be lost in a sea of students.

PP said their kid is ND (I think) — so informal diagnosis so unlikely to get the full IEP, probably just more time for tests.

Having a smaller calmer school will have less distractions and be nicer for the ND.

The new building has no carpet and is super noisy so that alone makes it difficult for my ND kid. Sometimes I wish she hadnt gone to HB for that alone.

Omg, you think the neighborhood schools are QUIETER?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

May I ask you why it’s such a great fit for neurodivergent kids in your opinion?

When we went to their tour (a few yrs ago) they said they absolutely offer the least services for kids that need supports compared to all other schools, and it sounded like IEP and 504 applicants were discouraged from applying a bit?

Obviously because its a small school that the ND kid wont be lost in a sea of students.

PP said their kid is ND (I think) — so informal diagnosis so unlikely to get the full IEP, probably just more time for tests.

Having a smaller calmer school will have less distractions and be nicer for the ND.

The new building has no carpet and is super noisy so that alone makes it difficult for my ND kid. Sometimes I wish she hadnt gone to HB for that alone.

Omg, you think the neighborhood schools are QUIETER?

+1 though the design of HB is really bad for sound, all the new schools are (hard floors, high ceilings, some degree of open concept, gym placement) they look nice but are garbage

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

From which school?

Would rather not say - sorry - but does school of origin factor in? Aren't you just at the spot you are at (let's say it was #17) and if 17 people decide not to go, you get in?

If I remember correctly your waitlist is by school for HB middle

Oh, that’s bleak for most of us.

I wish there were more options. I also wonder if some folks apply simply because of it being so desirable. Like do they care about the curriculum or is it only that it’s hard to get in?

I apologize for bringing that kind of question back to the conversation. I do not think it’s rigged. Just bummed the chances are so low.

transportation is a factor for option schools, just hope you are located in an area that would be a long, annoying bus ride

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

From which school?

Would rather not say - sorry - but does school of origin factor in? Aren't you just at the spot you are at (let's say it was #17) and if 17 people decide not to go, you get in?

If I remember correctly your waitlist is by school for HB middle

Oh, that’s bleak for most of us.

I wish there were more options. I also wonder if some folks apply simply because of it being so desirable. Like do they care about the curriculum or is it only that it’s hard to get in?

I apologize for bringing that kind of question back to the conversation. I do not think it’s rigged. Just bummed the chances are so low.

transportation is a factor for option schools, just hope you are located in an area that would be a long, annoying bus ride

We were planning to metro

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, PP with possibly neurodivergent kid (yes, no IEP, no 504 - have another kid with that just not this one since no academic issues), and just found out they are in the top 10. How likely is it that they will get in?

From which school?

Would rather not say - sorry - but does school of origin factor in? Aren't you just at the spot you are at (let's say it was #17) and if 17 people decide not to go, you get in?

If I remember correctly your waitlist is by school for HB middle

Oh, that’s bleak for most of us.

I wish there were more options. I also wonder if some folks apply simply because of it being so desirable. Like do they care about the curriculum or is it only that it’s hard to get in?

I apologize for bringing that kind of question back to the conversation. I do not think it’s rigged. Just bummed the chances are so low.

transportation is a factor for option schools, just hope you are located in an area that would be a long, annoying bus ride

We were planning to metro

When some people realize it will be a 30-40 minute bus ride or whatever they change their mind but if you’re metro
Accessible it probably won’t be an issue at your school