Lists are in-- Swami is ready!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OOB 4th grade;

Hearst
Janney
Lafayette
Much

Not Swami...but zero percent chance at any of these

I don’t think that’s right. Some of these schools took big enrollment hits this year. More kids in these neighborhoods will head to privates next year if in person is looking at all iffy. No seats will be offered in the lottery, but I’d virtually bet on WL movement at a few of those schools.

My child is at Murch in 3rd this year. We have had 2 students leave. You will not get in OOB at Murch next year. Guaranteed. Not sure about the other schools.

Huh?

I’m the PP. there are currently two open spots (two kids left). They definitely won’t fill those in the lottery. And I doubt they will be open for any OOB kids before October.

[Anonymous]

SWAMI!
a. Will my kid get into SWW for HS coming from a private K-8 in the district, and if so
b. Will SWW open 5 days in person?
Thank you all knowing SWAMI!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OOB 4th grade;

Hearst
Janney
Lafayette
Much

Not Swami. Upcoming 4th grade at Janney is a bubble year. Even with enrollment going slightly down, there's no way Janney will add OOB to that grade. Parents have already held many, many meetings over the years regarding how the school should deal with this overly large class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rising 5th Grader, no sibling preference.

1. Washington Latin PCS

If we don't get in, we'll stay at our ES; figured it was worth the shot.

You and every other rising 5th grader in DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why “rabbit” as a replacement for Swami? You should really check your homosapian privilege. Animals have feelings too.

FTW!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi Swami! Me next please!

For PK4:
Ross
Garrison (IB)
Stevens Early Learning
Seaton

This was the first time we played the lottery - we don’t have a lot of knowledge on this, but do understand that Ross is almost impossible out of boundary, and Garrison/Seaton also very competitive. Our child has no siblings.

Swami says you'll enjoy three years at Garrison in your crowded condo and then move (but only to Chevy Chase DC so you can tell people you are still in DC)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PK4. No sibling preference. Currently at Miner (our IB):

CHMS
Ludlow-Taylor
SWS
LAMB-SD
Stokes-EE (French)
Stokes-EE (Spanish)
Maury
JO Wilson
Langley
MV-Cook
Two Rivers - Young
Lee-EE

Swami says you'll get into LAMB SD at your first pull and determine the commute untenable. You will get an offer at CHMS after September 15th because your master number was reallly good, and after posting lots of inquiries on MOTH, will take it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi Swami! First timer/pk3 here! Thanks!

Stokes (Sp)
Stokes (Fr)
MV--Calle Ocho
LAMB--SD
Inspired Teaching
MV--JF Cook
Lee
Sela
Two Rivers--4th St
Burroughs (IB)

Swami wonders what your chafe is about DCPS and says you will get into Sela on results day. All your other lists will be 200+. You'll make sure you to circulate a petition to open the Langdon Pool full time this summer but won't play on that playground regularly

[Anonymous]

Swami hopes you have a backup plan

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Anonymous wrote:Okay, me first! Thanks Swami! Kindergarten:

Oyster Adams
Bancroft
LAMB
LAMB SD
DC Bilingual
Stokes Spanish (obv)
MV8
MV P St
Shepherd
Eaton
Powell

Spanish would be first priority, but maybe full time in person would trump even a good Spanish option this year. Threw the Deal feeders in case this year is that crazy, and not sure if we’d take the Powell spot.

English dominant, sorry.

Swami needs to know if you have an inboundary preferences or ability to pass a native language test before she swamiis

No inboundary preference, and we have a fluent, but non-dominant kid, so not trying to scam the system either. Thanks swami!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's my PK3 list with no sibling preference.

1. Inspired Teaching
2. Two Rivers at 4th
3. E.L.Haynes
4. Creative Minds
5. Capital City PCS

We assume this is very unlikely and plan to keep DC in current childcare setting which we are happy with.

Swami thinks that you have been too comfortable having to not commute anywhere in the last 12 months. Your number at your top three will be terrible, but after the pandemic shakes out, you'll get a place at Cap City in September. You'll decide to stay in your care situation because you are worried about DS' sibling.

You'll move to Anne Arundel County in 2023.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PK 3, listed IT and SWS with zero expectations of getting in to either with no sibling preference.

Swami says your half hearted attempt at the process will lead to a non response. You'll continue to pick up Bullfrog Bagels twice a month on Saturdays only.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lottery Prognosticator, here's my list:

PreK-4
Lee Montessori
Breakthrough
CHML
Langdon (IB non-Montessori)
Shining Stars

Swami appreciates that you know what a learning tower is and your commitment to Montessori. You'll benefit from true Montessori parent attrition and get a space a CHML by August and Lee by count day. You'll purchase crinkle cutters for your kid for Christmas next year.

[Anonymous]

Real classy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PK4 - we already have a spot at another Charter we like, but just testing to see how we do. West in case DCPS schools are back in person in the fall and our charter isn't.

LAMB (kingsbury)
West (IB)

Swami know you will realize that pandemic problems don't call for permanent solutions and stay where you are for the fall and far into the elementary years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hoped switching to DCPS because our HRCS has no plans to open. Any chance we get in?

2nd Grade

Ross
Hyde Addison
Eaton
Seaton
ITS
Garrison

Swami says you will, indeed, get into Garrison immediately with low WL numbers for Seaton and H-A. After getting offers for both, you will get spooked about middle school and go to Hyde. Once you do, you'll check in all the time with your old school community and immediately regret it.