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[quote=Anonymous]Another PP here--and yes, I got from your first post the type of school you were talking about, because it's just like our neighborhood school. And I feel pretty confident saying there's no threat of any Stepford wives coming after you there! There is a threat--a very real one--that you are not the only family shopping, and that some families that stay are going to be frustrated when you leave. Because the reality is that it is probably a push just to get neighborhood families to rank the school in the lottery (or choose it, or whatever), and then to get them to try it out when they end up stuck there even though they didn't list it. When they do come and stay for a few years and are part of helping to build the school's community and fundraise and get the word out, and then they leave--yes, people do care, even if it's just the small group of other parents who also show up for the PTA meetings. That doesn't mean at all that you shouldn't leave if that's what the right thing for your child is--but it's definitely not crazy to be considering how it will feel for those who choose to stay, since it's a tough (and draining) road, and they may well have been counting on having you along for the ride. One thing to note: if you do end up going to the new school, share the news with the school as soon as you confirm, so that they have time to fill your spot for next year. If it's not an in-demand school, they may need to work with your district to make sure there's a student in that seat if they were including your DC in their count of returning students.

I'd also consider trying to continue to contribute (time, money, getting the word out, whatever) to your old school--I suspect they need the help more than the new school does. Good luck with the decision--it will all work out![/quote]

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