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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Haven't people on this board been talking for a while about how SWW doesn't seem to admit many special needs kids? Or am I thinking of a different school?[/quote]

There is an entrance exam that tests academic skills and they (SWW admin) set a score minimum each year, I believe. So if a kid has special needs and is not at grade level or struggles academically, they likely won't reach the minimum score. 
It's an academic high school, there are requirements to get in.

Also, the teachers are not special ed teachers. [/quote]

You are overlooking the fact that some kids with SNs can get the scores and do the work AND that any public school is obligated to provide appropriate services and accommodations to these students. Being a test-in school does not absolve them of the responsibility to do this and they should have the necessary staff to support every kid who meets their requirements.[/quote]

I agree that special education kids who can do the work with appropriate accommodations should be admitted. However I’m surprised that no one makes a fuss with Banneker as they routinely expel kids who are struggling and many of them are special education students

If a parent provides the necessary paperwork accommodations are met during the entrance exam.  The test is also untimed so extended time isn’t necessary.  The admin doesn’t set a minimum score ahead of time.  They score all exams and then the cut off score is determined based on that.  So if they have 250 slots for interviews, the cut off score is after the top 250 students.  The score is different every year.

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