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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No cuts forthcoming in Arlington.

Just understand that there's really no actual "choice" about Arlington's choice schools, including immersion. It's "luck."[/quote]

its not "luck, it is location for immersion.  if you are in bounds for key or claremont, you are in,[/quote]

If you live in the Key boundary, you are definitely in. If you live in the Key zone (approx 1/2 of Arlington), you can lottery in. I have yet to hear that someone didn't get in who wanted to get in (wait lists move). [/quote]OP here. Husband wants to target North Arlington in our search (zoned for Taylor and/or Jamestown). Our kids are already fluent in Spanish. One would enter 2nd grade and the other Kindergarten. Is there a special lottery category for already fluent speakers? Thanks for everyone's helpful comments![/quote]

You should speak to the principal about your 2nd grader to be sure. I believe that 2nd graders and up can only start at Key if they are already fluent (which sounds like is not a problem for you, but means that fewer kids are joining the school in 2nd grade and up). 
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The principal and office staff are wonderful.  I believe that there are different lottery lists for primary English speakers vs. primary Spanish speakers. Not sure about dual fluency - they are definitely prized at the school. 
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