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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Having kids come into a specialized program like that at later grades is a logistical and educational nightmare.[/quote]

It is not a logistical and educational nightmare if the students read, write and speak the language on a level equal to or above currently enrolled students.[/quote]

That would dictate test-in admissions, but test-in is politically opposed.[/quote]

Circular argument comes full circle.

So, to sum up:

This thread was started by a parent who wondered if their 3rd grade child, from another immersion program, could go to Yu Ying. The answer is no, under the current rules for charters, because admission must be by lottery and Yu Ying only accepts new students up to 2nd grade.

So far as I can tell, nobody disputes that the above is how things currently are.

A few people seem to think that the lottery should be extended to upper grades regardless of language proficiency (or maybe some PPs misunderstood other PPs on this point).

Other people think that YY should be permitted to admit proficient students after 2nd grade. Yes, that would mean some sort of test (and then presumably a lottery among people who passed the test). Yes, it's politically opposed, because people value the lottery more than they value filling empty seats at successful charters. PPs on this thread have argued that permitting test-in at upper grades gives an unfair advantage to high SES students. Other PPs disagree, and think it's not unfair to let empty seats be filled by students who could benefit from the school's program.

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