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mcjd79 wrote:As of today we have a a couple options for Prk3 in DCPS and are low on a few other lists. We are trying to get some insight on the schools we may actually have a chance to attend. (Of our "top 10" schools only 6-9 are even in the 100s for wait lists I am guessing it is unlikely to get a offer from them even by fall??)
Our current priorities:
Primarily play based & emotional learning program
Caring/warm teachers & staff with good communication
Great Speech Therapist & Special Education Teachers (a couple hours per week push-out & push-in services)
Experience with kids from different backgrounds, families, cultures. Ideally a divers student & staff body
Less of a learning gap and is good option for staying into K and beyond
Good options for before & Aftercare
PTO or PTA



DCPS with a offer or realistic chance???
11) Burroughs Elementary School #22

12) Raymond Education Campus #14

13) Dorothy I. Height Elementary School- Offer Extended (would currently drop us from Barnard & Truesdell?)

14) Barnard Elementary School #74

15) Truesdell Education Campus #21

16) Bunker Hill Elementary School - Offer Extended


Wait listed in 100's, possibly a slim chance?

6) Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS: Waitlisted - #125

7) Bridges PCS: Waitlisted - #118

8) E.L. Haynes PCS - Elementary School: Waitlisted - #152

9) Two Rivers PCS at Young: Waitlisted - #163



Probably not worth worrying about all waitlisted listed in the 200-400's
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS
Creative Minds International PCS
Lee Montessori PCS
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS (Spanish Language Program)
Two Rivers PCS at 4th Street
Capitol Hill Montessori School @ Logan
DC Bilingual PC

Does Bridges know that your child has an IEP/ISFP or receives services? It might get you some priority there. Apparently some schools are allowed to offer that. It used to be that a low number could get you in, but that's before the permanent building.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You have started too many threads. Pick one and stick to it

+1. OP, you seem a bit frantic and disoriented. The truth is, none of your realistic options are the ones that higher SES parents would choose all the way through elementary. All are fine for PK and maybe lower elementary though.

+1

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You have started too many threads. Pick one and stick to it

+1. OP, you seem a bit frantic and disoriented. The truth is, none of your realistic options are the ones that higher SES parents would choose all the way through elementary. All are fine for PK and maybe lower elementary though.

+1

Another PP. Thank you for putting this nicely. I wanted to say the same thing, but was struggling to find the right words. Clearly, OP is overwhelmed. Clearly, OP doesn't realize that she can have other bites at the lottery apple next year. Go with the school that works for you now. You don't have a lot of great options to choose from, but none of them are terrible schools for ECE. There is no way you are getting into the HRCS this year. Don't sweat it. Play again next year and stop creating multiple threads.

mcjd79 wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You have started too many threads. Pick one and stick to it

+1. OP, you seem a bit frantic and disoriented. The truth is, none of your realistic options are the ones that higher SES parents would choose all the way through elementary. All are fine for PK and maybe lower elementary though.

+1

Another PP. Thank you for putting this nicely. I wanted to say the same thing, but was struggling to find the right words. Clearly, OP is overwhelmed. Clearly, OP doesn't realize that she can have other bites at the lottery apple next year. Go with the school that works for you now. You don't have a lot of great options to choose from, but none of them are terrible schools for ECE. There is no way you are getting into the HRCS this year. Don't sweat it. Play again next year and stop creating multiple threads.

Unlike many folks here I don't want to bounce my kid around to different schools. We want to enroll with the intent to stay for the long term. We are not the SES parents trying to jump to the next best school. We just want to learn about what might be the best long term option. And I will stop posting when I get information I am seeking on the different schools we are looking into.

Anonymous wrote:

mcjd79 wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You have started too many threads. Pick one and stick to it

+1. OP, you seem a bit frantic and disoriented. The truth is, none of your realistic options are the ones that higher SES parents would choose all the way through elementary. All are fine for PK and maybe lower elementary though.

+1

Another PP. Thank you for putting this nicely. I wanted to say the same thing, but was struggling to find the right words. Clearly, OP is overwhelmed. Clearly, OP doesn't realize that she can have other bites at the lottery apple next year. Go with the school that works for you now. You don't have a lot of great options to choose from, but none of them are terrible schools for ECE. There is no way you are getting into the HRCS this year. Don't sweat it. Play again next year and stop creating multiple threads.

Unlike many folks here I don't want to bounce my kid around to different schools. We want to enroll with the intent to stay for the long term. We are not the SES parents trying to jump to the next best school. We just want to learn about what might be the best long term option. And I will stop posting when I get information I am seeking on the different schools we are looking into.

Lol. When you have a realistic understanding of upper grades and middle school options at any of those schools, you will lottery out as soon as you can.