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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In your earlier post, you mentioned you have a 3 YO old as well,  I would recommend that you think about all of the kids collectively and optimize across the family.

I am not familiar across the board with the KIPP schools, and sibling priority across the different campuses - but if you are thinking about that, I would learn which KIPP campuses have a 3 YO program as well as a middle school.  Priority will be key for you b/c if any of them "win", the sibling will be moved to the top of the waitlist for that school.

Given this, I would consider Capital City, EL Haynes,  Inspired Teach, and Creative Minds as your 1, 2, 3, 4 (In the order you prefer)   for all 3 children.  You will have 3 shots to get in and they are all solid programs given your needs.

For your child who is going into 6th, I would put Latin and BASIS, they offer very different educational models.  6th grade is not an entry year for either of them and it will be a long shot - but someone will "win".

Next I would visit Takoma Education Campus and West.  I know not something that is thrown out a lot for middle school - but you need to think outside of typical choices.

Good luck.  
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I would not recommend BASIS if your child is entering 6th grade.  It is a tough enough school for 5th graders but the school allows for 5th grade as an adjustment period.  6th graders are not allowed this "luxury" so unless your child is very organized and self-motivated to do well academically or you and your child are willing to go through a possible/probable tough couple of months to adjust, i.e. lower than normal grades, frustrations, etc. etc., it may not be a great fit.[/quote]

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