Move to West or stay at Powell?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But, didn't the OP lottery into Powell (as an ECE student), and therefore have the right to remain at the school regardless of her home address?

If she was OOB from the beginning yes, but if she used her current address and received preference no.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP unless someone on here is able to prove that you need to change schools, I wouldn't bring this up to anyone, including the principal.

I wouldn't take advice from anyone on here unless they include their name and DCPS title.

Yeah, I get the risk of asking advice on DCUM, but I was really just looking for insight about the school. I wanted to try to get the kid enrolled so he can start in two weeks, husband wanted to wait and see what our options are via lottery next year. He reached out to people we know at the school and changed his mind since my original post last night.

We heard from the principal at West, who responded to my email in six minutes (big props), so we can enroll and start school before moving to our new house. Now it's just a matter of whether we can get into aftercare, because I won't be able to find a solution to that within the next two weeks. Waiting to hear if there's a wait list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP unless someone on here is able to prove that you need to change schools, I wouldn't bring this up to anyone, including the principal.

I wouldn't take advice from anyone on here unless they include their name and DCPS title.

Yeah, I get the risk of asking advice on DCUM, but I was really just looking for insight about the school. I wanted to try to get the kid enrolled so he can start in two weeks, husband wanted to wait and see what our options are via lottery next year. He reached out to people we know at the school and changed his mind since my original post last night.

We heard from the principal at West, who responded to my email in six minutes (big props), so we can enroll and start school before moving to our new house. Now it's just a matter of whether we can get into aftercare, because I won't be able to find a solution to that within the next two weeks. Waiting to hear if there's a wait list.

So you are going to enroll without even visiting the school? What's the rush?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP unless someone on here is able to prove that you need to change schools, I wouldn't bring this up to anyone, including the principal.

I wouldn't take advice from anyone on here unless they include their name and DCPS title.

Yeah, I get the risk of asking advice on DCUM, but I was really just looking for insight about the school. I wanted to try to get the kid enrolled so he can start in two weeks, husband wanted to wait and see what our options are via lottery next year. He reached out to people we know at the school and changed his mind since my original post last night.

We heard from the principal at West, who responded to my email in six minutes (big props), so we can enroll and start school before moving to our new house. Now it's just a matter of whether we can get into aftercare, because I won't be able to find a solution to that within the next two weeks. Waiting to hear if there's a wait list.

So you are going to enroll without even visiting the school? What's the rush?

It's walkable from our house, the scores are better, it's more diverse, we want to meet other families in the neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

It's walkable from our house, the scores are better, it's more diverse, we want to meet other families in the neighborhood.

Those all sound like great reasons. I don't honestly think you're going to learn more here.

All the admin about what's allowed and not seems kind of beside the point.

If you want some assurance, maybe go check out a school event to see if you click with the school community.

[Anonymous]

Welcome to West OP! We have been at West for (going on) 7 years! We also live in the neighborhood...so happy to see more neighbors choosing the school. My family and I will be at the back to school orientation this Thursday evening as well as at the playdate/beautification get together on Saturday morning. I look forward to meeting you!

~ Carrie Tiller (16th and Montague sts)

[Anonymous]

Are families loving Powell? How is it going?

[Anonymous]

And how is West?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are families loving Powell? How is it going?

I first read this as "are families leaving Powell?" - wondering how things are going so far with the new principal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are families loving Powell? How is it going?

I first read this as "are families leaving Powell?" - wondering how things are going so far with the new principal.

I would say not so good based on what my neighbor has been telling me. Other than her being outside in the mornings giving high fives, she's been unresponsive to parents emails or request.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are families loving Powell? How is it going?

I first read this as "are families leaving Powell?" - wondering how things are going so far with the new principal.

I would say not so good based on what my neighbor has been telling me. Other than her being outside in the mornings giving high fives, she's been unresponsive to parents emails or request.

I went to the PTSA meeting last night, and she seemed pretty responsive to the things we were asking about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And how is West?

Exactly, I want a follow up from the OP since she so anxiously jumped ship! Was it all that you wanted?

[Anonymous]

You could go to West or you could lottery into someplace even better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are families loving Powell? How is it going?

I first read this as "are families leaving Powell?" - wondering how things are going so far with the new principal.

I would say not so good based on what my neighbor has been telling me. Other than her being outside in the mornings giving high fives, she's been unresponsive to parents emails or request.

I went to the PTSA meeting last night, and she seemed pretty responsive to the things we were asking about.

That's in person when she has no choice, unlike hiding behind a computer like I am

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if Powell still does open houses?