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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - does anyone know the answer to my initial question? This discussion has gone a bit off the rails. [/quote]
5th is an expansion year and I think 7th is too (we’re in 6th now so I’m not 100% sure in that). 5th is less common as an entry year in general because 4th isn’t usually an “exit year” for public or other privates, so there might be less competition than in 7th, but both years are probably about equal in terms of your chances. It’s not a gimme, but it’s not a super competitive school to get into. If you actually want to start in 5th, apply, but if you really want 7th and are just worried about your chances, as long as your kid is a solid student you’re probably ok. [/quote]

How do they determine if a fourth grader is a solid student? My public school doesn't even give grades for K-5. [/quote]
I was talking about 7th when I said solid student, but even elementary schools give evaluations (not A, B, C or numerical grades, but often things like “satisfactory” or “needs improvement” or “excels” in a variety of classroom skills and knowledge, or marked on a 1-5 scale, etc), and a teacher still needs to provide a recommendation.

Do you have specific concerns about your child’s situation that are worrying you? Because we love the school, but it’s true that it’s not super competitive to get into. I’m sure you’ll be fine. [/quote]

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