Moving to Maryland

[Anonymous]

If we don't manage to time our house purchase right and end up moving, say in April, can our kids stay at their DC charter school until the start of the next school year? I don't want them to switch schools mid year.

[Anonymous]

Let's just say you close April 15th 2018. And you can start enrollment for your current school April 2nd 2018. If you can provide evidence of residency on April 2nd, 2018, you can enroll your child for the 2018-2019 school year and stay for the year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let's just say you close April 15th 2018. And you can start enrollment for your current school April 2nd 2018. If you can provide evidence of residency on April 2nd, 2018, you can enroll your child for the 2018-2019 school year and stay for the year.

You could ... but if you get caught you’ll face criminal fraud charges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If we don't manage to time our house purchase right and end up moving, say in April, can our kids stay at their DC charter school until the start of the next school year? I don't want them to switch schools mid year.

Are your kids in a year-round school that goes through summer? Because April is hardly "mid-year" if the school year starts in August and ends in June. That said, I think most principals would permit your child to finish the current school year, even if in an extended year charter. 2018-19 is off the table, however.

[Anonymous]

You guys are freaking out about a parent who I'm assuming is asking if they can finish this school year?

[Anonymous]

We did this. BUT, we kept our DC house as our "address" until the end of school year (with our mail forwarded to our address in Md) and PAID the higher DC taxes until the end of the SCHOOL year -- not just until our house sold.

I was told that it is ALL about taxes, taxes, taxes, and this was the proper way to do it above board.

[Anonymous]

I would talk to school admin, I'm sure they deal with this all the time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys are freaking out about a parent who I'm assuming is asking if they can finish this school year?

I know! Let it go guys they aren't taking a space and will be done in two and a half months

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys are freaking out about a parent who I'm assuming is asking if they can finish this school year?

Technically if you move in April you can not claim residency. It's not about taxes. I know people who just keep it on the down low (ie don't tell the school). Usually if the kid tells the teacher, the teacher won't say anything, but if you officially tell the school, you will be asked to enroll at your local school (even mid-year).

[Anonymous]

What's the worst that can happen if you play it straight? That you will have to pay pro-rated tuition for the month or month and a half. Might as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let's just say you close April 15th 2018. And you can start enrollment for your current school April 2nd 2018. If you can provide evidence of residency on April 2nd, 2018, you can enroll your child for the 2018-2019 school year and stay for the year.

Wait - WHAT?? You mean when registration opens this spring you think you can skate through for NEXT year? No you can't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We did this. BUT, we kept our DC house as our "address" until the end of school year (with our mail forwarded to our address in Md) and PAID the higher DC taxes until the end of the SCHOOL year -- not just until our house sold.

I was told that it is ALL about taxes, taxes, taxes, and this was the proper way to do it above board.

We moved from DC to MoCo and our new taxes are much higher now in MoCo. Is our experience uncommon?

[Anonymous]

I hope your child is not too little, the little ones do not lie to their teachers all that well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We did this. BUT, we kept our DC house as our "address" until the end of school year (with our mail forwarded to our address in Md) and PAID the higher DC taxes until the end of the SCHOOL year -- not just until our house sold.

I was told that it is ALL about taxes, taxes, taxes, and this was the proper way to do it above board.

We moved from DC to MoCo and our new taxes are much higher now in MoCo. Is our experience uncommon?

Often one you move to MoCo you have more land, therefore more property taxes. Although, less water bill!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hope your child is not too little, the little ones do not lie to their teachers all that well.

+1. My friend is a teacher and has found out families move because the kid spills the beans. They can’t lie.