Is anyone turning down PreK4 at IT?

[annmanito]

I'm curious what our chances are of getting an offer for a PreK4 spot at IT.

[Anonymous]

Where are you on the waitlist?

[Anonymous]

I thought this would be the toughest grade to enter. Even if some families don't return, I figured it would be tough being that there aren't openings compared to K and PS. That being said, we have neighbor that was in teens and was offered a spot and declined due to moving out of state. So the list has definitely moved. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

I know at least three IT PS parents holding spots at other schools. None are sure what to do. All like IT but other options are intriguing too.

[annmanito]

We're in the 20s.

[Anonymous]

I'd say your chances are slim to none if you're in the 20s for PK4. I can't imagine 20 spots opening up and even if they did, 20 people in front of you declining. My DC is in this class and it's a strongly committed and dedicated group of families. Most of DC's friends - and DC - are staying put.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd say your chances are slim to none if you're in the 20s for PK4. I can't imagine 20 spots opening up and even if they did, 20 people in front of you declining. My DC is in this class and it's a strongly committed and dedicated group of families. Most of DC's friends - and DC - are staying put.

Completely disagree. They're already into the teens and it's only May! OP, a number in the 20s is not bad, especially at such a new school. Hang in there, you're sitting pretty.

[Anonymous]

I know of 2 children in my child's PS class who'll be giving up spots for next year--one to go to a school much closer to home and one for a language immersion opportunity. Both sets of parents made the decision after turning in theirvre-enrollment paperwork.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd say your chances are slim to none if you're in the 20s for PK4. I can't imagine 20 spots opening up and even if they did, 20 people in front of you declining. My DC is in this class and it's a strongly committed and dedicated group of families. Most of DC's friends - and DC - are staying put.

Completely disagree. They're already into the teens and it's only May! OP, a number in the 20s is not bad, especially at such a new school. Hang in there, you're sitting pretty.

Which list are you looking at? The PK4 list has only admitted 3 - 2 siblings and 1 sibling of one admitted. Two new-admit siblings are at the top of the list followed by #2 of the original waitlist. It is by no means in the teens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Which list are you looking at? The PK4 list has only admitted 3 - 2 siblings and 1 sibling of one admitted. Two new-admit siblings are at the top of the list followed by #2 of the original waitlist. It is by no means in the teens.

Agree. 20 is a long shot this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Which list are you looking at? The PK4 list has only admitted 3 - 2 siblings and 1 sibling of one admitted. Two new-admit siblings are at the top of the list followed by #2 of the original waitlist. It is by no means in the teens.

Agree. 20 is a long shot this year.

See 11:50 above.

"I thought this would be the toughest grade to enter. Even if some families don't return, I figured it would be tough being that there aren't openings compared to K and PS. That being said, we have neighbor that was in teens and was offered a spot and declined due to moving out of state. So the list has definitely moved. Good luck."

and 19:10

"I know of 2 children in my child's PS class who'll be giving up spots for next year--one to go to a school much closer to home and one for a language immersion opportunity. Both sets of parents made the decision after turning in theirvre-enrollment paperwork."

Examples of how you won't really know until the doors open in September. OP's chances are very good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Which list are you looking at? The PK4 list has only admitted 3 - 2 siblings and 1 sibling of one admitted. Two new-admit siblings are at the top of the list followed by #2 of the original waitlist. It is by no means in the teens.

Agree. 20 is a long shot this year.

See 11:50 above.

"I thought this would be the toughest grade to enter. Even if some families don't return, I figured it would be tough being that there aren't openings compared to K and PS. That being said, we have neighbor that was in teens and was offered a spot and declined due to moving out of state. So the list has definitely moved. Good luck."

and 19:10

"I know of 2 children in my child's PS class who'll be giving up spots for next year--one to go to a school much closer to home and one for a language immersion opportunity. Both sets of parents made the decision after turning in theirvre-enrollment paperwork."

Examples of how you won't really know until the doors open in September. OP's chances are very good.

No. They're not "very good". What are you smoking?

I don't want to give the OP a false sense of hope. The original wait list for the PK4 hasn't moved into the teens. I don't know who she's quoting, but the PK4 list hasn't admitted anyone past #2 other than a child whose sibling was also accepted this year. There are two additional new-admit siblings still waiting for a spot. Check the website. http://www.inspiredteachingschool.org/school/appl/waitlist/
Her neighbor is probably talking about the K waitlist (which would be for a child who is in PK4 this year) which had 22 openings and recently offered spots to #13 and #14 (listed as 35 and 36). And two children giving up spots is very different than 20 children. A waitlist # in the 20s for PK4 is likely to not come through. However, I will eat my words if she gets in. Crazier things have happened in this city. Case in point: Marion Barry.

[Anonymous]

Indeed, the public waitlist numbers just don't bare out 11:50's claims, as PP pointed out.

I am an IT PS parent. I think OP might have a shot in Sept. You never know!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know of 2 children in my child's PS class who'll be giving up spots for next year--one to go to a school much closer to home and one for a language immersion opportunity. Both sets of parents made the decision after turning in theirvre-enrollment paperwork.

This is a strong reason to not offer PS3 in the first place. Parents use it for free daycare and then jump ship when they get into the school they really wanted.

[Anonymous]

The list hasn't been updated since 5/9 which was before the last deadline.