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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^ not sure I follow this train of argument.  Are you saying proximity should be given so that those in that teeny square of proximity have more choice?

I feel for families in proximity without preference, especially since it appears the IB folks have thrown in the towel at LT. However, if I were DCPS that argument would hold little traction with me.  This is a "specialized school" with a unique curriculum and what will be a unique environment.  I believe the legal definition of "specialized" may have been debated on another thread in regards to SWS, but regardless of that definition, the bottom line is: if I'm Kaya, I'm not handing this what-will-most-likely-be coveted school over to a group of, well yes, rich white folks, if I want to a) come off as fair-and-balanced and b) compete with charters.

There are a number of "specialized" programs (many immersion) in DCPS that the IB/proximity families have a rational argument for preference at.  They helped develop the program, there is no other option IB, etc.  But, no offense, you really sort of tripped into your proximity so she doesn't owe you anything.

What you need is some traction at LT, some more high-performing schools feeding into SH, a viable high school, etc.  I look forward to the day when LT is coveted.  It's got to happen eventually... And Kaya knows it, so why should she shoot herself in the foot with this one?

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PP here -- you're putting words in my mouth.  It has nothing to do with neighborhood preference.  Even when SWS had the Cluster boundaries, families were able to gain seats at SWS OOB. It was never strictly IB as the Cluster sib preference was an entry point for some families. Many of those families live on Cap Hill or nearby but not all.

[quote]But, no offense, you really sort of tripped into your proximity so she doesn't owe you anything.
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May apply to the LT IB, but there are many legit ways and a LOT of families at SWS who've never lived in the Cluster boundary or exercied any kind of proximity.  SWS has a strong neighborhood brand which attracts from the Hill largely by word of mouth.  It's small even after expansion, specialized, and probably not on everybody's radar or everybody's preference.  It attracts LT families who struck out early and have been able to lottery into K and 1 where there's less competition for seats than PS3.  LT should work harder to retain these families instead of shipping them off to SWS and elsewhere.

Is there a rule I'm missing which requires every DCUM post about SWS to become a Ludlow Taylor rant?[/quote]

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