Shining Stars Spanish Program

[Anonymous]

Hi, I am looking for more information about the SS Spanish Immersion program. Is there a separate lottery entry for this program? I just see one for SS? Thanks

[Anonymous]

No separate lottery.

[Anonymous]

Internal waiting list that they only tell you about if they feel like it.

[Anonymous]

At the open house last year I was told there’s an “internal” lottery and was given no further detail about it.

[Anonymous]

Keep looking...

[Anonymous]

It's an internal lottery. My kid was in it last year- was not a good experience. I'd look up past posts about SSMA. I thought spanish immersion was a pro, but the lac of concern and support from admin trickles down to the classroom and I'm not sure how much spanish or montessori my kid actually got. There was a lot of turnover in teachers in the classroom and many times the class had to be moved due to poor building maintenance. Would not recommend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's an internal lottery. My kid was in it last year- was not a good experience. I'd look up past posts about SSMA. I thought spanish immersion was a pro, but the lac of concern and support from admin trickles down to the classroom and I'm not sure how much spanish or montessori my kid actually got. There was a lot of turnover in teachers in the classroom and many times the class had to be moved due to poor building maintenance. Would not recommend.

How does the lottery work, logistically?

[Anonymous]

You tell them you’re interested and they (supposedly) draw names. It is a very loose process.

Do not choose SSMA for that reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You tell them you’re interested and they (supposedly) draw names. It is a very loose process.

Do not choose SSMA for that reason.

We added SSMA post lottery last year and when I called to discuss the Spanish lottery with them, they pretty much assured me they could make it happen if I accepted the spot. We did not, so who knows what would have happened, but that gives you a sense of how the process “works”

[Anonymous]

Not DC Charter, but Waterfront Academy is both Spanish and MOntessori (http://www.waterfrontacademy.org)

[Anonymous]

This internal lottery is BS and someone should file a complaint with the PCSB.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This internal lottery is BS and someone should file a complaint with the PCSB.

I think running a dual language is not permitted under their charter at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This internal lottery is BS and someone should file a complaint with the PCSB.

I think running a dual language is not permitted under their charter at all.

They probably say they are piloting the program to get around the charter issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This internal lottery is BS and someone should file a complaint with the PCSB.

I think running a dual language is not permitted under their charter at all.

They probably say they are piloting the program to get around the charter issue.

They do.