Mundo Verde parents, pls step in

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What’s the latest on MV? Has it gotten any better as the year has progressed? P St is currently number 12 on my lottery list for prek3 and I’m wondering whether I should put Stokes there instead.

You won't get into either one. You'll get into something higher on your list that is easier to get into.

+1 your 12 spot should be a safety, unless you want to keep your kid at daycare.

If you want good advice, show your list. But there is no point in ranking those schools last.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MV is the strongest in Spanish. Some other charters I would call Spanish lite. This is from friend of friend who has taught at many of the immersion charters/DCPS bilingual schools.

Spanish tutor here- this is false. I like Mundo and Mundo families seem great. This thread is profoundly sad to read. I hear so much stress from both parents and teachers.

As much as I think Mundo is a nice school, I am absolutely sure that Mundo probably has some of the worst Spanish of all the immersion schools in dc. It’s not really because of the model or the school, it is because they’re forced to accept kids at all grades with all levels of Spanish. No matter how hard you try or how smart your kid is, it will be a hugely uphill battle to put your kid in an immersion school after kindergarten.

That said, I’d prefer Mundo over oyster where they kick out special needs students. That in my mind puts it in the bottom of the pile where immersion schools are concerned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MV is the strongest in Spanish. Some other charters I would call Spanish lite. This is from friend of friend who has taught at many of the immersion charters/DCPS bilingual schools.

Spanish tutor here- this is false. I like Mundo and Mundo families seem great. This thread is profoundly sad to read. I hear so much stress from both parents and teachers.

As much as I think Mundo is a nice school, I am absolutely sure that Mundo probably has some of the worst Spanish of all the immersion schools in dc. It’s not really because of the model or the school, it is because they’re forced to accept kids at all grades with all levels of Spanish. No matter how hard you try or how smart your kid is, it will be a hugely uphill battle to put your kid in an immersion school after kindergarten.

That said, I’d prefer Mundo over oyster where they kick out special needs students. That in my mind puts it in the bottom of the pile where immersion schools are concerned.

PP here. You are a tutor and not an actual substitute teacher who has taught at immersion schools. You see struggling students. MV does accept students in the upper grades and those with no or weak Spanish background struggle but it’s not a large amount.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s the latest on MV? Has it gotten any better as the year has progressed? P St is currently number 12 on my lottery list for prek3 and I’m wondering whether I should put Stokes there instead.

You won't get into either one. You'll get into something higher on your list that is easier to get into.

+1 your 12 spot should be a safety, unless you want to keep your kid at daycare.

+2. Agree, you won’t get into either one. Lots of competition at both, long waitlists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s the latest on MV? Has it gotten any better as the year has progressed? P St is currently number 12 on my lottery list for prek3 and I’m wondering whether I should put Stokes there instead.

I’m OP of this thread, and my impression is things are a little better. They seem to have stopped hemorrhaging teachers, and teachers seem to feel more heard by administration. I did play the lottery but most likely we’ll stick it out at MV. I absolutely love the community, and I’m feeling more hopeful about the school’s future.

[Anonymous]

Most P Street families (ie those with kids in 2nd and up) have been playing the lottery ever year since the terrible union/comms debacle. We are one, but we value the language and hopefully for DCI so unfortunately we are lotterying for only DCB and Stokes, so our odds are slim. We have had teacher turnover and accepting kids in late elementary without dual/bi language approach is a mess. It's leading to social issues, but if I were a kid thrust into a classroom where I had no idea what was happening, I can imagine I'd react the same. I know we aren't alone, and with a younger sibling, we probably will have our younger "bubble class" kid hold on for now. It's not a great situation.

[Anonymous]

We are hoping not to return..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MV is the strongest in Spanish. Some other charters I would call Spanish lite. This is from friend of friend who has taught at many of the immersion charters/DCPS bilingual schools.

Spanish tutor here- this is false. I like Mundo and Mundo families seem great. This thread is profoundly sad to read. I hear so much stress from both parents and teachers.

As much as I think Mundo is a nice school, I am absolutely sure that Mundo probably has some of the worst Spanish of all the immersion schools in dc. It’s not really because of the model or the school, it is because they’re forced to accept kids at all grades with all levels of Spanish. No matter how hard you try or how smart your kid is, it will be a hugely uphill battle to put your kid in an immersion school after kindergarten.

That said, I’d prefer Mundo over oyster where they kick out special needs students. That in my mind puts it in the bottom of the pile where immersion schools are concerned.

PP here. You are a tutor and not an actual substitute teacher who has taught at immersion schools. You see struggling students. MV does accept students in the upper grades and those with no or weak Spanish background struggle but it’s not a large amount.

False. I see both struggling students and those who aren’t being challenged enough. Or sometimes those with learning disabilities.

Across the board Mundo has one of the weakest Spanish programs. I wish I could say otherwise Bc the families are awesome.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MV is the strongest in Spanish. Some other charters I would call Spanish lite. This is from friend of friend who has taught at many of the immersion charters/DCPS bilingual schools.

Spanish tutor here- this is false. I like Mundo and Mundo families seem great. This thread is profoundly sad to read. I hear so much stress from both parents and teachers.

As much as I think Mundo is a nice school, I am absolutely sure that Mundo probably has some of the worst Spanish of all the immersion schools in dc. It’s not really because of the model or the school, it is because they’re forced to accept kids at all grades with all levels of Spanish. No matter how hard you try or how smart your kid is, it will be a hugely uphill battle to put your kid in an immersion school after kindergarten.

That said, I’d prefer Mundo over oyster where they kick out special needs students. That in my mind puts it in the bottom of the pile where immersion schools are concerned.

PP here. You are a tutor and not an actual substitute teacher who has taught at immersion schools. You see struggling students. MV does accept students in the upper grades and those with no or weak Spanish background struggle but it’s not a large amount.

False. I see both struggling students and those who aren’t being challenged enough. Or sometimes those with learning disabilities.

Across the board Mundo has one of the weakest Spanish programs. I wish I could say otherwise Bc the families are awesome.

Stokes and DCB has weaker Spanish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most P Street families (ie those with kids in 2nd and up) have been playing the lottery ever year since the terrible union/comms debacle. We are one, but we value the language and hopefully for DCI so unfortunately we are lotterying for only DCB and Stokes, so our odds are slim. We have had teacher turnover and accepting kids in late elementary without dual/bi language approach is a mess. It's leading to social issues, but if I were a kid thrust into a classroom where I had no idea what was happening, I can imagine I'd react the same. I know we aren't alone, and with a younger sibling, we probably will have our younger "bubble class" kid hold on for now. It's not a great situation.

Sorry to hear PP. We are at Calle Ocho in 2nd grade, started when campus opened in K, active in the school, and know a number of families in all the 2nd grade classes. No issues we know with new students coming in with no Spanish background. Granted there is no 3rd to 5th yet but Calle Ocho is not taking any new kids in 3rd at all for next year since it’s an expansion year.

Like many schools, we have had some teachers leave and behavior issues with socio-emotional deficits with the pandemic. But the school has taken steps to address these things at our campus. We love our teachers, the kids, and families. It’s a great community. We have not played the lottery since getting in at K and no plans to either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MV is the strongest in Spanish. Some other charters I would call Spanish lite. This is from friend of friend who has taught at many of the immersion charters/DCPS bilingual schools.

Spanish tutor here- this is false. I like Mundo and Mundo families seem great. This thread is profoundly sad to read. I hear so much stress from both parents and teachers.

As much as I think Mundo is a nice school, I am absolutely sure that Mundo probably has some of the worst Spanish of all the immersion schools in dc. It’s not really because of the model or the school, it is because they’re forced to accept kids at all grades with all levels of Spanish. No matter how hard you try or how smart your kid is, it will be a hugely uphill battle to put your kid in an immersion school after kindergarten.

That said, I’d prefer Mundo over oyster where they kick out special needs students. That in my mind puts it in the bottom of the pile where immersion schools are concerned.

PP here. You are a tutor and not an actual substitute teacher who has taught at immersion schools. You see struggling students. MV does accept students in the upper grades and those with no or weak Spanish background struggle but it’s not a large amount.

False. I see both struggling students and those who aren’t being challenged enough. Or sometimes those with learning disabilities.

Across the board Mundo has one of the weakest Spanish programs. I wish I could say otherwise Bc the families are awesome.

Stokes and DCB has weaker Spanish.

Tutor here- no clue about stokes. DCB has excellent Spanish as far as I can tell. Mundo needs to stop admitting kids past kindergarten.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most P Street families (ie those with kids in 2nd and up) have been playing the lottery ever year since the terrible union/comms debacle. We are one, but we value the language and hopefully for DCI so unfortunately we are lotterying for only DCB and Stokes, so our odds are slim. We have had teacher turnover and accepting kids in late elementary without dual/bi language approach is a mess. It's leading to social issues, but if I were a kid thrust into a classroom where I had no idea what was happening, I can imagine I'd react the same. I know we aren't alone, and with a younger sibling, we probably will have our younger "bubble class" kid hold on for now. It's not a great situation.

Sorry to hear PP. We are at Calle Ocho in 2nd grade, started when campus opened in K, active in the school, and know a number of families in all the 2nd grade classes. No issues we know with new students coming in with no Spanish background. Granted there is no 3rd to 5th yet but Calle Ocho is not taking any new kids in 3rd at all for next year since it’s an expansion year.

Like many schools, we have had some teachers leave and behavior issues with socio-emotional deficits with the pandemic. But the school has taken steps to address these things at our campus. We love our teachers, the kids, and families. It’s a great community. We have not played the lottery since getting in at K and no plans to either.

I can name off dozens of families who are at Calle ocho without any Spanish background.

Boost away, fine, but straight up lying makes you look ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MV is the strongest in Spanish. Some other charters I would call Spanish lite. This is from friend of friend who has taught at many of the immersion charters/DCPS bilingual schools.

Spanish tutor here- this is false. I like Mundo and Mundo families seem great. This thread is profoundly sad to read. I hear so much stress from both parents and teachers.

As much as I think Mundo is a nice school, I am absolutely sure that Mundo probably has some of the worst Spanish of all the immersion schools in dc. It’s not really because of the model or the school, it is because they’re forced to accept kids at all grades with all levels of Spanish. No matter how hard you try or how smart your kid is, it will be a hugely uphill battle to put your kid in an immersion school after kindergarten.

That said, I’d prefer Mundo over oyster where they kick out special needs students. That in my mind puts it in the bottom of the pile where immersion schools are concerned.

PP here. You are a tutor and not an actual substitute teacher who has taught at immersion schools. You see struggling students. MV does accept students in the upper grades and those with no or weak Spanish background struggle but it’s not a large amount.

False. I see both struggling students and those who aren’t being challenged enough. Or sometimes those with learning disabilities.

Across the board Mundo has one of the weakest Spanish programs. I wish I could say otherwise Bc the families are awesome.

Stokes and DCB has weaker Spanish.

Tutor here- no clue about stokes. DCB has excellent Spanish as far as I can tell. Mundo needs to stop admitting kids past kindergarten.

DCB is dual language no full immersion. They started in Columbia Heights and their purpose was to teach English to Spanish
Speakers, no the other way around. That is why they aren’t full immersion and their Spanish isn’t the best. It is still good to get exposure but let’s not pretend that it is the best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most P Street families (ie those with kids in 2nd and up) have been playing the lottery ever year since the terrible union/comms debacle. We are one, but we value the language and hopefully for DCI so unfortunately we are lotterying for only DCB and Stokes, so our odds are slim. We have had teacher turnover and accepting kids in late elementary without dual/bi language approach is a mess. It's leading to social issues, but if I were a kid thrust into a classroom where I had no idea what was happening, I can imagine I'd react the same. I know we aren't alone, and with a younger sibling, we probably will have our younger "bubble class" kid hold on for now. It's not a great situation.

Sorry to hear PP. We are at Calle Ocho in 2nd grade, started when campus opened in K, active in the school, and know a number of families in all the 2nd grade classes. No issues we know with new students coming in with no Spanish background. Granted there is no 3rd to 5th yet but Calle Ocho is not taking any new kids in 3rd at all for next year since it’s an expansion year.

Like many schools, we have had some teachers leave and behavior issues with socio-emotional deficits with the pandemic. But the school has taken steps to address these things at our campus. We love our teachers, the kids, and families. It’s a great community. We have not played the lottery since getting in at K and no plans to either.

I can name off dozens of families who are at Calle ocho without any Spanish background.

Boost away, fine, but straight up lying makes you look ridiculous.

I think you misunderstood what Pp said.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most P Street families (ie those with kids in 2nd and up) have been playing the lottery ever year since the terrible union/comms debacle. We are one, but we value the language and hopefully for DCI so unfortunately we are lotterying for only DCB and Stokes, so our odds are slim. We have had teacher turnover and accepting kids in late elementary without dual/bi language approach is a mess. It's leading to social issues, but if I were a kid thrust into a classroom where I had no idea what was happening, I can imagine I'd react the same. I know we aren't alone, and with a younger sibling, we probably will have our younger "bubble class" kid hold on for now. It's not a great situation.

Sorry to hear PP. We are at Calle Ocho in 2nd grade, started when campus opened in K, active in the school, and know a number of families in all the 2nd grade classes. No issues we know with new students coming in with no Spanish background. Granted there is no 3rd to 5th yet but Calle Ocho is not taking any new kids in 3rd at all for next year since it’s an expansion year.

Like many schools, we have had some teachers leave and behavior issues with socio-emotional deficits with the pandemic. But the school has taken steps to address these things at our campus. We love our teachers, the kids, and families. It’s a great community. We have not played the lottery since getting in at K and no plans to either.

I can name off dozens of families who are at Calle ocho without any Spanish background.

Boost away, fine, but straight up lying makes you look ridiculous.

I think you misunderstood what Pp said.

You’re right I did. But they’re not being truthful re new kids in upper grades without Spanish background coming in either. The school should not do that.