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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That is right, waiting on the offer [/quote]

Having your 4th and 1st grader in Watkins will be a great way to integrate in the neighborhood. Despite what naysayers claim, there are lots of families from the immediate Hill, even if OOB, that are in the Cluster.  There are some parents who immediately see AA children and assume OOB (or Maryland). Forget about what they say about IB from Kentucky Courts or proximity from Potomac Gardens children. I have an AA child (but not AA myself). One time a parent (several years ago) looked into DC's classroom (maybe on buddy day from Peabody) and said to me "Are there any IB kids here?" (in a doubtful tone, IMHO). Yes, my DC and two other kids who are IB and also AA were sitting at the tables.

Don't worry, you will be pleasantly surprised.[/quote]

Thank you for your positive assurance. I feel a lot of negativity here[/quote]

OP, I was one of the posters who defended you when others attacked you for trying to learn about the complicated DCPS/DCPCS system. However, you're acting in a way that conflicts with your stated goal of having good schools for your kids and now you're complaining when people are trying to help point out your errors to you.

Why on earth did you put in an offer on a home without checking the quality of the schools? Your kids are in 1st and 4th (this year or next?). It's not like you're taking a gamble on a preK classroom. Your 4th grader would need middle school soon. You missed the lottery so you have no chance to get into some of the better charter schools for this year, and your kids are too old to enter the language immersion charter schools (not that they're all that, but they're better than some). You also have no guarantee that you would get into any acceptable charter for the following year.

You need to do your due diligence before buying a home! Look into schools first, then make offers on homes in school districts that meet your needs.[/quote]

You are fun.  :roll: The OP asked about the relative merits of Watkins v. Charter. Several PPs, including me, have reassured her about Watkins and its benefits. Middle school is also strong at Stuart Hobson. OP's misgivings about Watkins seem to be based on old information and hearsay. It's not perfect but it performs well, and the cohorts for both her kids' classes are mostly Hill kids.[/quote]

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