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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So what is the likelihood that there will actually be a Basis K-4 next year? When does the charter school board need to sign off to make it happen? Can the Basis elementary go into the lottery system (opening up soon) even if it's not approved? Or can they get applicants later on a first-come, first-served basis (poor choice of word, I know)?

And will sibling preference be in play between the elementary-middle-high school? Do people think that will make it pretty hard to get into if the child you're trying to lottery in isn't a sibling?[/quote]

Re sibling preference, if you look at the maps of where students at different charters come from a large number of BASIS' current students are IB for strong DCPS elementary schools (eg Maury and Brent). I'm not convinced that those parents are going to pull their younger siblings out of those schools and enroll them in a BASIS K-4.  http://www.dcpcsb.org/sites/default/files/Choosing%20Quality%20Report_0.pdf

In fact, this expansion could be the best thing to happen to SH and Jefferson in a while as it will make it harder/less likely that those kids peel off at 5th. There are only so many seats open at Washington Latin and BASIS isn't going to be as appealing if you have to start in elementary to get into the middle school.

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