do you like your DCPS that isn't "highly regarded" on DCUM?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That should read "all" of the community eligibility FARM schools have free aftercare

I'm pretty sure that's not accurate -- our daughter attends a community eligibility school, and the aftercare is not free for everyone. Meals are free for all, but aftercare is means-tested. But even if you don't qualify for free aftercare, it's still heavily subsidized ($10/day).

Also, last I checked the "99%" FARMs number in the profiles on DCPS' website was a placeholder -- many community eligibility schools have a significantly lower percentage, but because those schools offer free meals to ALL kids, they don't require families to apply for FARMs & can't provide an accurate number.

That used to be the case, but DCPS changed this year to giving everyone free aftercare at these schools.

NP here. That is not the case. My child attends acommunity eligibility school for meals, and I a monthlybill for aftercare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That should read "all" of the community eligibility FARM schools have free aftercare

I'm pretty sure that's not accurate -- our daughter attends a community eligibility school, and the aftercare is not free for everyone. Meals are free for all, but aftercare is means-tested. But even if you don't qualify for free aftercare, it's still heavily subsidized ($10/day).

Also, last I checked the "99%" FARMs number in the profiles on DCPS' website was a placeholder -- many community eligibility schools have a significantly lower percentage, but because those schools offer free meals to ALL kids, they don't require families to apply for FARMs & can't provide an accurate number.

That used to be the case, but DCPS changed this year to giving everyone free aftercare at these schools.

NP here. That is not the case. My child attends acommunity eligibility school for meals, and I a monthlybill for aftercare.

Very interesting. I know people at 3 community eligibility FARM schools who had to pay in the past and don't have to pay now (my family included).

[Anonymous]

Another "wasn't sure about Garrison, but it seems to be working out" vote.

My kid is happy, his teacher is on top of things, and he really likes the other kids in his class. Not sure how long he'll be there, but I preemptively offer that both my wife and I are involved in his classroom and the PTO.