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Just noticed you said "preferencce queue standers", what do you mean by that? Do you realize that for at least the last 3 years, people applying online also became part of the precious, coveted "top of the waitlist" applicants? There are several kids in my kid's class who applied online and were in the first 10 on the waitlist. So if your point is that somehow those in line have an advantage over the internet, explain that please? What specifically are you basing that on? |
This post is not about YY, let it go people. That is old news. |
YY is losing it's "bash-ability" quotient - took this thread 23 pages to devolve into a YY thread. ![]() Poor YY, your 15 min of INfamy are already over apparently! ![]() Ok, back to algorithms... when is next opportunity to talk to DC Common Lottery people in person? Is the Public School Expo Jan 4? |
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I see. But you calling it legal and your friend plus 1ing it are authoritative... |
??? Alrighty then... ![]() ![]() |
Yes, and you calling it illegal is authoritative? It is legal. Many threads on this already. Do a little research. |
anyone know what happens if you want your child to repeat a grade? say, for example, your child is not ready for K. can you apply for a preK spot even though s/he is already 5? |
^. No. The lottery is by birthdate. The only option you gave is to gain admittance by age and then speak with the individual school you get into about your child's specific needs. |
thanks for clarifying. |
So, after slogging through these 23 pages it's become clear to me that there's no way to game the system, and there's no advantage to trying. Even if sibling and IB preferences give us no shot at WOTP schools, the worst case scenario is that we're on the wait lists. And those lists are likely to be shorter than they were in previous years because there won't be families holding on to seats they don't really want while they wait to hear about other schools.
It makes sense to rank the schools in your true preference, even if you think you have no chance at getting in. I only wish the charters also gave boundary preference, because that would be the one east of the park advantage. |
No, there's no trick to this. They've been transparent about how to do this from the beginning: rank in order of YOUR preferences. |
PP, I understand your wish for neighborhood preference for charters...I feel the same way when I see EL Haynes from my backyard and now that my child was in the 300s on the waitlist. But, I personally believe the charters should not adopt neighborhood preference. I know all the arguments, most of which are very logical...I mean, it sure would be easier and healthier and better for the environment to have children in this city walking to school rather than driving across it. But because most charters are intended to provide specialized education (immersion, Montesorri, IB, etc.) they really must be left open to the entire city. And don't argue that they can still apply...sure, yes. But for the desirable charters the kids for Anacostia won't have a chance. |
All very good points, and I agree they should be open to everyone. I think my real frustration is the dearth of options EOTP for middle school and beyond. I don't know why DCPS isn't throwing more resources and policy at that problem, because it's the make or break point. Who cares if Powell (my IB) is turning into the next Oyster--where does my kid go after 5th grade? |