Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy - Alexandria

[Anonymous]

Move to the zone for your preferred school or get yourself elected to the School Board. Those are your only choices.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Move to the zone for your preferred school or get yourself elected to the School Board. Those are your only choices.

And...don't rely on DCUM postings from 2009. That's important, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Move to the zone for your preferred school or get yourself elected to the School Board. Those are your only choices.

And...don't rely on DCUM postings from 2009. That's important, too.

You won’t get the school of your choice. Especially those that are the most coveted. They will put your child in the next school that has available space.

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Anonymous wrote:Alexandria City resident - and personally I don't think its any better than the rest of the craptastic city schools. I think the parents delude themselves into believing its the greatest because they have no choice. They bought during the height of the bubble, can't afford private school, can't afford to sell.

Of course, I smile and nod and say nice things when my nieghbors go on and on about it and as soon as one of them says something dumb like "it's just like being in a private school" I am quick to say "no, it's not even close actually" And yes, my child does go to private school.

I always think it is classy brag about the amount of money one has and to put down other people. I must have missed the lesson that said it was okay to belittle people when I went to private school.

Or if your child is special needs and can’t find a private school that is a correct fit / will accept your child

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any tips for what is a compelling argument to transfer out of the school you're zoned for, to another particular school? I have a legal opt-out option, but how can I get the school I'd rather have? Any tips? Help.

What is a legal opt out issue?

We fought tooth and nail (actually hired an attorney) to get out of JH and ultimately lost. I never heard of this option and would have used it.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any tips for what is a compelling argument to transfer out of the school you're zoned for, to another particular school? I have a legal opt-out option, but how can I get the school I'd rather have? Any tips? Help.

What is a legal opt out issue?

We fought tooth and nail (actually hired an attorney) to get out of JH and ultimately lost. I never heard of this option and would have used it.

They might be in MVCS or Tucker where you can transfer out. You will not necessarily get the school of your choice, though.