My k-8 bombed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The real bottom line is that in Metro DC for private HS the demand exceeds openings.

I would be extremely happy if one or more K8s (on either side of the river) would expand to be a K12. This is just what Potomac did, more than 50 years after its founding. There would be a startup curve to filling the upper school in such a case, but I think more than enough demand exists.

Congressional's buildable land actually is about the same as Potomac's buildable land, but all of the existing Congressional buildings would need to be replaced systematically with taller versions (which means $$$$$).

Buildable land is one challenge. A very wealthy interested donor is the biggest challenge of all.

Was considered at Congressional over a decade ago. Determined to be not feasible.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How on earth does anyone at a k-8 know where the entire grade got in one day after acceptances? I call BS.

People discuss their plans long before admissions decisions are handed out. And if the parents aren’t opening to discussing it, the inquiring party says, “Hey, Larla, ask Larlo where he’s going for grade x/next year”.

My kid called a couple of her best friends, but she (and I) have no idea how the entire class did. I wouldn't dream of asking a parent this the day after accepts come out.

Please don’t. MYOB. I know that’s a foreign concept in schools, but in polite circles it’s called common etiquette.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve seen the posts about. Should I go through a K8 or go to a K12… If you have a K12 option, do it you could always switch out. Our k8 had a terrible outcome this year.

Is this school Sheridan?

[Anonymous]

We see a version of this thread every year

[Anonymous]

If it weren't for the reference about distance, I would think Norwood. They did awful last year based on their own web page.

[Anonymous]

Is this Capitol Hill Day?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How did Norwood, St Pats, Sheridan and Lowell do?

this one is Sheridan. New admin staff makes it hard for them to get acceptances:
"At our K-8, got 2 into Maret, I believe 4 into Sidwell, 2 into a Cathedral school, 1 into Holton (which is far), and then a bunch into Burke, Field, and SSSA. Several others are headed to public or Catholic and one to boarding. Once again zero admits to GDS despite the majority of the class applying. Overall, OK, but not great (BTW, some overlap in stats above, but surprisingly less than you'd think)."
Sheridan used to be a GDS feeder from what I heard but no more.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How on earth does anyone at a k-8 know where the entire grade got in one day after acceptances? I call BS.

People discuss their plans long before admissions decisions are handed out. And if the parents aren’t opening to discussing it, the inquiring party says, “Hey, Larla, ask Larlo where he’s going for grade x/next year”.

I had two kids go through k-8 and it’s way too early to know where everyone will shake out. There will be waitlist movement and not everyone is sharing their decisions.

Our kids class chat group was busy yesterday! Lots of messages were sent as soon as they heard. But who knows where they will land. Good luck everyone!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How did Norwood, St Pats, Sheridan and Lowell do?

this one is Sheridan. New admin staff makes it hard for them to get acceptances:
"At our K-8, got 2 into Maret, I believe 4 into Sidwell, 2 into a Cathedral school, 1 into Holton (which is far), and then a bunch into Burke, Field, and SSSA. Several others are headed to public or Catholic and one to boarding. Once again zero admits to GDS despite the majority of the class applying. Overall, OK, but not great (BTW, some overlap in stats above, but surprisingly less than you'd think)."
Sheridan used to be a GDS feeder from what I heard but no more.

I know of at least two GDS admits from Sheridan.

[Anonymous]

I assume "feeder" used to mean way more than two students admitted?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I assume "feeder" used to mean way more than two students admitted?

Last year, GDS greatly reduced its 9th grade admits due to the whole overcapacity issue with the district. Also, there were very few 9th grade admits from anywhere given the large percentage of siblings and staff kids last year to GDS. Up until last year, Sheridan sent a lot of kids to GDS. Don’t know that I would have called it a “feeder”, but generally 4-6 kids out of a class of 20-26.

I also know that GDS didn’t receive as many applications from Sheridan kids this year. I actually think that St. Albans received as many (if not more) applications from Sheridan this year. Kid’s preferences are changing, and they are looking to a broader set of schools, which, I think is a good thing.

[Anonymous]

Immanuel Christian probably has space, the high school is pretty large.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How on earth does anyone at a k-8 know where the entire grade got in one day after acceptances? I call BS.

People discuss their plans long before admissions decisions are handed out. And if the parents aren’t opening to discussing it, the inquiring party says, “Hey, Larla, ask Larlo where he’s going for grade x/next year”.

My kid called a couple of her best friends, but she (and I) have no idea how the entire class did. I wouldn't dream of asking a parent this the day after accepts come out.

Please don’t. MYOB. I know that’s a foreign concept in schools, but in polite circles it’s called common etiquette.

I literally said I would not ask a parent this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The real bottom line is that in Metro DC for private HS the demand exceeds openings.

I would be extremely happy if one or more K8s (on either side of the river) would expand to be a K12. This is just what Potomac did, more than 50 years after its founding. There would be a startup curve to filling the upper school in such a case, but I think more than enough demand exists.

Congressional's buildable land actually is about the same as Potomac's buildable land, but all of the existing Congressional buildings would need to be replaced systematically with taller versions (which means $$$$$).

Buildable land is one challenge. A very wealthy interested donor is the biggest challenge of all.

Was considered at Congressional over a decade ago. Determined to be not feasible.

Congressional had a high school for a while, decades ago. I doubt they will ever expand. Would have loved it for my kid, but the outplacement is great and kid is really happy and excelling in HS, so. All good.

[Anonymous]

How did Capitol Day School do?