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Anonymous wrote:I also think there is rampant boundary fraud and people mask it by claiming they won the lottery. Any kid mysteriously getting into Deal and feeders is definitely suspect.
I don’t know about this. Deal feeders are not hard to get into for upper grades - especially Lafayette, Shepherd and Hearst. We got into multiple (over a couple of years) and turned them down (electing to stay at our Hardy feeder)
Yeah, I know many people who genuinely did get into Deal feeders (and tons to Hardy feeders, including us, but that's a little more likely). I actually think if you play every year you are basically gaurenteed a spot at a Hardy feeder, if you want one.
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I do think this is true for Deal itself, but if you play the lotto for the feeders every single year, you've got a good chance of eventually getting a spot (esp. if you're willing to change schools in October).
Through all my kids, I’ve been at our charter for over 10 years. I do the lottery every year (this year is likely my last) with no intention of leaving. Each kid has received in more than one year offers to Deal/Jackson-Reed feeders. I decline all offers ASAP.
Other years we’re back of the pack.
(This track record does demonstrate that showing up can be half the battle.).
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