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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There isn't a STEM-focused elementary school [b]here[/b]. Beware of Harmony-- it markets itself as such, but its math performance is really low and it was nearly closed down a few years ago.

I would suggest you look at Langley, Seaton, Burroughs, Langdon, and Inspired Teaching. Stokes is a French and Spanish school so consider whether you want language, if you do, consider Mundo Verde and Yu Ying as well. Avoid Shining Stars Montessori, it seems to be in some sort of slow-motion collapse. Lee Montessori is okay.

You can use this resource to see if any out-of-boundary PK3s were accepted in recent years. https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/61 This helps you to avoid wasting a spot where you have zero chance. Look up Ludlow-Taylor and you'll see what I mean-- they waitlisted in-boundary students so out-of-boundary students don't stand a chance.

The best thing you can do for yourself is 1) understand the difference between boundary and non-boundary schools (which isn't the same thing as charter vs non-charter) and watch the video on MySchoolDC to see how the lottery works and make sure you do truly understand it. [/quote]

If by "here" you mean Deanwood and Union Market, maybe.  Whittier is STEM focused.[/quote]

Whittier is nowhere near OP's target areas, and the math and science scores aren't very good.[/quote]

Yes, I pointed that out in my post.  I was responding to the false statement that there are no STEM elementaries, and Whittier's scores are head and shoulders over Langley's, Seaton's, and Langdon's, the schools PP recommended.

But keep having Very Strong Opinions about schools you're unfamiliar with.  It's a great look.

Happy Googling.[/quote]

Something tricky is that actually, science education varies widely between DCPS elementary schools (they all claim to do it, but execution varies. I have had kids in two different schools so I've seen this in practice. one school -- one or two 'lectures' on a science topic all year. another school -- hands-on experiments and projects all throughout the year.)

[b]It might be hard to figure out, but maybe looking at 5th grade CAPE Science scores would tell this story?[/b][/quote]

Not at all. The CAPE Science test doesn't test actual science knowledge and the 5th grade scores are the least reliable indicators of anything for any schools not in the JR pyramid, since so many students leave for charters or feeds.[/quote]

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