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[quote=Anonymous]My child will apply to DCI for 6th grade but is not in a feeder school. Child is already bilingual but I know that doesn't help in the lottery system.

A few questions that I hope some parents can answer:

1. What are the chances of getting in for 6th from a non-feeder school?

2. Can anyone whose child came from a non-feeder school talk about the social adjustment in 6th if your child arrives not knowing any of the other kids?

3. Are there higher-level math classes available, and starting in which grade? What is the standard sequence at DCI: general math in 6th, algebra in 7th, geometry in 8th? Or is it integrated math, Euro-style, and if so, is there an advanced version of that for students who are really excited about math?

4. I see that the school day doesn't end till 4 or 4:15 pm Mon-Thurs (the website gives 2 different times), with 1:00 dismissal Friday. Will this schedule continue? 4:00/4:15 end time makes it very difficult for children who do serious after school activities such as a travel sport.

5. Is the school still scheduled to be at 16th and Aspen for the start of the 2017-18 school year?

Thanks in advance.

6. I have read about the many parents concerns with technology in constant use in the classroom and during free periods thanks to the mandatory devices. Any progress on that issue?

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