Unexpectedly moving back to DC, PK3 lottery help

[Anonymous]

We were supposed to be in our current location for another year, but I've unexpectedly been offered a position back in DC. We have a 3 year old who would enter PK3 in the fall and we're debating if it's even worth entering the lottery vs. sending him to daycare for another year. Our house, bought years ago when we were young and stupid, is EOTR and initially that's where we'll be. Our in-bounds option is.....not good. So, I need some help pulling together a list if we decide to do the lottery. Obviously I've missed the open houses, which is making this even more challenging. And I'm not sure how to find data on detailed breakdowns like OOB offers made, etc., just the basic info.

This is what I have so far:
Two Rivers Young (we like the school from what we know about it and the location is incredibly convenient for us. I know it's a longshot)
Two Rivers 4th
Capitol Hill Montessori
Payne
Miner
JO Wilson
Appletree Southwest

Where else? I don't want to waste spots. I know Van Ness, L-T, Muary, Brent are absolute no-gos as far as getting in. Even Amidon-Bowen seems impossible to get into! (which blows my mind after living in SW from 2006-2011). We'll be commuting across the Hill to get to downtown and Foggy Bottom/GW area. Thomson? Stevens?

In an ideal world, wed land at a school that is play-based. I know, that's not how a lot of DC schools are. We're not looking for language immersion (DH and I are fluent in German and Russian, neither of which are offered). And we want to keep the commute down, bonus if we can not have to use a car.

[Anonymous]

Definitely list SWS, probably first.

[Anonymous]

Isn't there a new Lee campus EOTR?

I would consider Stokes EE in your shoes but I guess not if you really are not interested in immersion.

[Anonymous]

I would suggest you give your IB a chance, however briefly. Many iffy schools are fine for preschool. And give Langdon and Langley a real look. You could also put Shining Stars. Would you consider getting a car for a top choice? If so, maybr Inspired Teaching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were supposed to be in our current location for another year, but I've unexpectedly been offered a position back in DC. We have a 3 year old who would enter PK3 in the fall and we're debating if it's even worth entering the lottery vs. sending him to daycare for another year. Our house, bought years ago when we were young and stupid, is EOTR and initially that's where we'll be. Our in-bounds option is.....not good. So, I need some help pulling together a list if we decide to do the lottery. Obviously I've missed the open houses, which is making this even more challenging. And I'm not sure how to find data on detailed breakdowns like OOB offers made, etc., just the basic info.

This is what I have so far:
Two Rivers Young (we like the school from what we know about it and the location is incredibly convenient for us. I know it's a longshot)
Two Rivers 4th
Capitol Hill Montessori
Payne
Miner
JO Wilson
Appletree Southwest

Where else? I don't want to waste spots. I know Van Ness, L-T, Muary, Brent are absolute no-gos as far as getting in. Even Amidon-Bowen seems impossible to get into! (which blows my mind after living in SW from 2006-2011). We'll be commuting across the Hill to get to downtown and Foggy Bottom/GW area. Thomson? Stevens?

In an ideal world, wed land at a school that is play-based. I know, that's not how a lot of DC schools are. We're not looking for language immersion (DH and I are fluent in German and Russian, neither of which are offered). And we want to keep the commute down, bonus if we can not have to use a car.

For basic information on the schools, use the DC School Report Cards. I wouldn't worry too much about the number of 'stars' a school gets since that's more about upper grades that PreK https://dcschoolreportcard.org/

For past lottery results includes initial seats offered and cumulative wait lists offers made up through October https://public.tableau.com/profile/aaron2446#!/vizhome/MSDCSeatsandWaitlistOfferData/MSDCPublicDisplay

You can only see things like OOB or sibling lottery results for DCPS schools. https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/61

Add the new (as of fall 2020) Stevens early education center to your list. It is close to Foggy Bottom. it's city-wide and new, so there are no in-bound or sibling preferences at play this year. There is, however, a preference for at-risk children https://www.myschooldc.org/schools/profile/432

[Anonymous]

If TR Young is convenient to you, add Appletree Oklahoma

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were supposed to be in our current location for another year, but I've unexpectedly been offered a position back in DC. We have a 3 year old who would enter PK3 in the fall and we're debating if it's even worth entering the lottery vs. sending him to daycare for another year. Our house, bought years ago when we were young and stupid, is EOTR and initially that's where we'll be. Our in-bounds option is.....not good. So, I need some help pulling together a list if we decide to do the lottery. Obviously I've missed the open houses, which is making this even more challenging. And I'm not sure how to find data on detailed breakdowns like OOB offers made, etc., just the basic info.

This is what I have so far:
Two Rivers Young (we like the school from what we know about it and the location is incredibly convenient for us. I know it's a longshot)
Two Rivers 4th
Capitol Hill Montessori
Payne
Miner
JO Wilson
Appletree Southwest

Where else? I don't want to waste spots. I know Van Ness, L-T, Muary, Brent are absolute no-gos as far as getting in. Even Amidon-Bowen seems impossible to get into! (which blows my mind after living in SW from 2006-2011). We'll be commuting across the Hill to get to downtown and Foggy Bottom/GW area. Thomson? Stevens?

In an ideal world, wed land at a school that is play-based. I know, that's not how a lot of DC schools are. We're not looking for language immersion (DH and I are fluent in German and Russian, neither of which are offered). And we want to keep the commute down, bonus if we can not have to use a car.

What's your IB school? Miner? what's your commute like ? I think you should enter the lottery because there inst any harm in entering. That being said, maybe you need look into the area and commute a little closer seems it may be all over. If you are starting from scratch, maybe consider getting someone who can help you? (it's pricey, but I have heard that with $250 they can help you together a good list? ) https://www.facebook.com/DowneySchoolConsulting/

[Anonymous]

What’s your inbound?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s your inbound?

Thomas.

Thank you to the posters who suggested Lee EE. I forgot that had opened.

Stokes EE is language-immersion, but any feedback? If it's a place people have good feelings about, we might consider the French side. I'm decently proficient in French.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were supposed to be in our current location for another year, but I've unexpectedly been offered a position back in DC. We have a 3 year old who would enter PK3 in the fall and we're debating if it's even worth entering the lottery vs. sending him to daycare for another year. Our house, bought years ago when we were young and stupid, is EOTR and initially that's where we'll be. Our in-bounds option is.....not good. So, I need some help pulling together a list if we decide to do the lottery. Obviously I've missed the open houses, which is making this even more challenging. And I'm not sure how to find data on detailed breakdowns like OOB offers made, etc., just the basic info.

This is what I have so far:
Two Rivers Young (we like the school from what we know about it and the location is incredibly convenient for us. I know it's a longshot)
Two Rivers 4th
Capitol Hill Montessori
Payne
Miner
JO Wilson
Appletree Southwest

Where else? I don't want to waste spots. I know Van Ness, L-T, Muary, Brent are absolute no-gos as far as getting in. Even Amidon-Bowen seems impossible to get into! (which blows my mind after living in SW from 2006-2011). We'll be commuting across the Hill to get to downtown and Foggy Bottom/GW area. Thomson? Stevens?

In an ideal world, wed land at a school that is play-based. I know, that's not how a lot of DC schools are. We're not looking for language immersion (DH and I are fluent in German and Russian, neither of which are offered). And we want to keep the commute down, bonus if we can not have to use a car.

WOW! There are a good neighborhood schools EOTR especially for Prk-elementary. What is your IB?? DCPS does prk pretty well everywhere your kids will be fine.

[Anonymous]

If you are open to Appletree Southwest, I agree with a previous poster that you should look into Appletree Oklahoma Ave. You could also list Appletree Lincoln Park.

You should definitely lists School Within School (SWS). Probably first, as a previous poster indicated. If TRY is a very convenient location for you then the swing space for SWS will be convenient too.

I think Payne and JO Wilson might be wasted spots at this point.

[Anonymous]

SWS is going to be at its current location for the fall and then in a swing space in Carver Langston starting January 2021 (so, mid-way through the upcoming school year). Are either options anywhere close to you? Capitol Hill Montessori is still up near Columbia Heights for another year, so likely too far out of the way given your commute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SWS is going to be at its current location for the fall and then in a swing space in Carver Langston starting January 2021 (so, mid-way through the upcoming school year). Are either options anywhere close to you? Capitol Hill Montessori is still up near Columbia Heights for another year, so likely too far out of the way given your commute.

Oh, and Thomson would probably work well, location-wise. Note that they're considering changing their language offerings (currently they offer Mandarin to 1st grade and up; they may switch to Spanish).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Definitely list SWS, probably first.

Ummm, no! It will surprise much of the yoga pants SAHM/D on DCUM, but for many of us SWS was a complete non-starter. But you are so adorable and predictable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Definitely list SWS, probably first.

Ummm, no! It will surprise much of the yoga pants SAHM/D on DCUM, but for many of us SWS was a complete non-starter. But you are so adorable and predictable.

As it happens, I work full time, as does almost every SWS mom I know. (Honestly, off hand I can only think of two stay-at-home SWS parents, but that’s surely a reflection of my social crowd from my four years with multiple kids at the school.)

But nice stereotyping!!

Anyway, SWS has been a fabulous school for both my high-achieving child and my kid with a robust IEP.