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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You really need to go on more than just ratings.  I am going through the process as well, moving from out of state with a current 4th grader.  The advantage I have is that I lived in and taught in DC previously, and I know the climate and am familiar with many of the schools.

For charters, start at this site: http://www.dcpcsb.org/find-a-school

[b]Dig deep.  Sure, look at test scores, but also look at demographics, etc.[/b] I look for diversity. I'm not going to send her to a school that is 99% black or a school that is 99% white. Basis and Latin are my top choices as well, but Basis makes me nervous. It is a LOT of work, LOTS of homework, very rigorous.  I have a bright child, but can she keep up with that?  I don't know. Don't rule out public schools.  The top schools in the city are more likely to be publics than charters.  Of course, the worst schools in the city are more likely to be publics as well. [/quote]

Yes. Also look at the "style" of the school. You have KIPP as a top choice, however I would not send my kids to a KIPP for several reasons. Those reasons may not even be a blip on your radar, or you may be a fan of their style. Ratings only tell you so much, though.[/quote]

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