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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP again--
I can share further that at the JKLM I'm talking about the inboundary applicants with siblings have a 50/50 chance of getting in.  I know quite a few families this year and over the past 2 years who would prefer the JKLM but also have an interest in Chinese or Spanish and view Yu Ying or Mundo Verde as a back-up for PK.  PK is viewed as a bonus year--if the kid likes it and the commute works then they'll stay at the school.  If not, the kid will go to the JKLM for K with their guaranteed seat.

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I understand that DC is set up so that parents have the choice to do this, but honestly, it pisses me the H off.  It is so ridiculousy selfish.  We are IB for a JKLM and we were clear: if we get into MV or YY in PK, we're staying.  And if we weren't committed to those schools, we were not applying because we know how limited those slots are.  I know parents can do this, but it is frustrating and annoying that they do do it.[/quote]

I don't see why it is selfish. These people pay DC taxes just like everyone else -- why shouldn't they go OOB or charter for the public pk3/4 if their IB school doesn't offer pk3 or if they don't do well in the lottery for their IB school?

It only ties up the spot for pk3 and maybe 4. They will release the spot for K, and so whomever they "bumped out" in pk3 or 4 can get that K spot. It is not as if their acceptance in pk ties up the spot forever. The spot becomes open again as soon as they leave.

We pay high taxes in DC and rarely get much in exchange. Pk3/4 is a rare exception where our local govt offering is better than what you get for your tax dollar in MD or VA. What is so wrong with taking advantage of this opportunity for as long as you live in DC?

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Yes, this makes sense intellectually. But the immersion charters start at 3 or 4 in order to give kids the best start in the language. Having kids turn around at K and leave does open up a spot, but it's much more difficult for a kid to jump into the language at K. And LAMB doesn't take any kids at K at all.

By all means, get your taxpayer value, but please consider a school without a language focus. Appletree is a wonderful early education charter that has multiple campuses and an excellent program.
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