Immersion Results

[Anonymous]

We got into RCF and have no other kids in school, so it wasn't through a sibling spot.

[Anonymous]

We got into Sligo Creek and have no sibling there.

[Anonymous]

RCF--not a sibling spot!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We got into RCF and have no other kids in school, so it wasn't through a sibling spot.

No one is saying that all the spots are given to siblings. That would highly unlikely, it's the issue of lottery seats being given to siblings. I am merely making a case for what many see as an unfair sibling policy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We got into RCF and have no other kids in school, so it wasn't through a sibling spot.

No one is saying that all the spots are given to siblings. That would highly unlikely, it's the issue of lottery seats being given to siblings. I am merely making a case for what many see as an unfair sibling policy.

Actually someone did say that a page or two earlier in the thread, or at least said they had heard it. I personally think the sibling thing is appropriate. Maybe not fair, but appropriate. There are pros to keeping families in the same school and I think it would be crappier for a younger sub not to go to the same program as his/her older sib than it would be for someone who applied not to get a spot. So anyway, people are posting non-sib spots to assure those earlier posters that siblings are not taking every spot. Really what we need is more classes added to the programs - let's unite and push for that rather than pushing for eliminating the sibling policy - in the classes I know in immersion, there are a only a handful of siblings in each class. It's really not as big a problem as you might you think it is.

[Anonymous]

Here's what someone said to kick off everyone saying they got a spot with no sibling:

Heard that in some cases they may be filling the entire or most of the K class with siblings. Does anyone know if this is true?

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[Anonymous]

Woops - messed that up.

[Anonymous]

We're turning down a Sligo Creek French spot. Thought I'd share in case anyone is low on the list.

[Anonymous]

PP: What factors are you using to decide to turn down the Sligo spot?

[Anonymous]

We got into two schools and are choosing the Spanish school instead because it's closer to home and logistically easier. I heard good things about Sligo though - it's no commentary on the school. Just an easiness decision.

[Anonymous]

What are the chances of getting into RCF if 8 on the wait list and when do they start notifying those on the wait list?

[Anonymous]

#8 for which grade?

[Anonymous]

If you're #8 for kindergarten at RCF your chances are excellent. If you're #8 for first grade your chances are still pretty good. More people turn down spots than you would think.

[Anonymous]

#8 for kindergarten is 99% guaranteed. The wait list for the last few years has gone to at least the 25th spot. However, number #8 for first grade is somewhat unlikely for RCF. The last few years, the wait list has gone no more than the 5th spot. This is according to the mcps' immersion program office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We got into RCF and have no other kids in school, so it wasn't through a sibling spot.

No one is saying that all the spots are given to siblings. That would highly unlikely, it's the issue of lottery seats being given to siblings. I am merely making a case for what many see as an unfair sibling policy.

Actually someone did say that a page or two earlier in the thread, or at least said they had heard it. I personally think the sibling thing is appropriate. Maybe not fair, but appropriate. There are pros to keeping families in the same school and I think it would be crappier for a younger sub not to go to the same program as his/her older sib than it would be for someone who applied not to get a spot. So anyway, people are posting non-sib spots to assure those earlier posters that siblings are not taking every spot. Really what we need is more classes added to the programs - let's unite and push for that rather than pushing for eliminating the sibling policy - in the classes I know in immersion, there are a only a handful of siblings in each class. It's really not as big a problem as you might you think it is.

No... Sibling should get automatic COSA for attending the SCHOOL were older sibling is taking immersion. But there shouldn't be a dynasty of a 5 kid family all getting slot just because there big brother got a slot years earlier.