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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’d apply the 3rd grader for 12 DCPS elementary schools that feed decent middle schools. Might also consider Inspired Teaching and SWW@FS and its feeders. The 5th grader you can apply for the same list or put Latin/BASIS on your list if they’re a fit and you’re ok having the kids in different places. If you’re leaving again in a few years I wouldn’t worry about HS feed. If you’re planning to stay I’d prioritize a decent high school.

If one kid gets into a school that has the other grade but the other kid didn’t lottery for it, I believe you can do a post-lottery app and sibling preference will pull you to the front of the line. [/quote]

Come on, there are not 12 DCPS schools that feed into decent middle/high schools.

Reality is the only decent middle school in the lottery is DCI, Latin, and Basis.   The chances OP gets her 5th grader into Latin or Basis is low and Basis might not even be a good fit for her kid.

Lastly OP trying to get your kid into feeders for Deal and the commuting is a nightmare if you are EOTP.

Your best bet is as I said above living in burbs with secure pyramid up to 12th or living WOTP.

If you don’t do above, your kid can go to your IB or whatever school you get in the lottery with horrible commute and then you will end up moving for middle if you don’t get schools above.  This is so, so disruptive for your kids and not something I would recommend. [/quote]

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