| We want to send out kids to the Jewish Day School (JDS). Is there any way they won't get in? Don't the schools want our money? |
| Ummm... |
| They will reject if the fit is wrong - this is especially true if there is a special need they cannot meet. JPDS rejects more because they have limited space. |
| You must be new around here. |
| Our kid has been rejected from many schools. Thanks for asking! |
| Troll |
| I think its a valid question. Especially since the recent recession. Some schools are hurting and less likely to turn people away, if they can squeeze a few more into the classrooms. |
| I thought this was going to be a wait list versus outright rejection thread. If you really think private schools are going to be 'easy' to get into you're likely to be facing a rude awakening in March. |
| It definitely depends on the school. I have heard of local private schools that have empty space this year. Primary day comes to mind. |
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JDS parent here. We are what's considered a community school. It's a mitzvah to provide a Jewish education for your child. So while it is a private pay school, it's a different model than what most DCUMers consider a private school. JDS does not require testing like many of the other private schools. Just teacher evaluations and a parent meeting.
There are instances where a child is not admitted. Usually it is for behavior issues and the admissions committee will do multiple visits to your childs school for observation if that is the case. JDS wants to help you provide a Jewish education for your child. There are a few kids that were not admitted for K but parents reapplied for 1st and a year of maturityhelped immensely. |
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^^ you also have a darn good inkling if your kid won't be getting into JDS. The admissions committee needs to coordinate with you to observe your child in their current school setting. If they're contacting you about the 3rd observation visit, there is reason for concern. In addition, we all run in the same community--school, JCC, synagogues. Nobody wants to upset a family. So admissions will ask for multiple meetings with the parents and advise them if their concerns as they go along.
If you mail in you app, go to the screening and here nothing, you'll be getting in. |
| The title of the thread refers to private schools (as in all private schools), yet the OP only really seems concerned with JDS. If you think that any child can get into any private school, then you're an effin moron. Others here can inform you on your chances for JDS only. |
This is a really unkind reply and uncalled for. |
PP, I know this is off topic from the OP's question but since your responded. Does JDS offer generous FA? Just curious because I have one in private (with LD) and grandparents pay. My youngest is asking to attend JDS but we haven't pursued it because we can't afford it. |
NP. They do offer FA, and I think you should apply and try, especially if your kid is interested. It's a good school and community. |