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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Whittier parent here. Everything is working out logistically for the schools being across the street from each other. The principals talk frequently (calling it #manorparktowerofpower). Wells was so far above expected enrollment they established a sixth cohort and had to hire more teachers. I haven’t been inside during the day yet but all seems well. Our alumni in 6th grade come back over for hugs a lot.

As far as bilingual or immersion, we talked about it and our families don’t want it. A couple of years ago our 8th graders were second behind Brightwood for all of DCPS on a Spanish language exam. The families who do prioritize it have found other options. We’re investing (relatively speaking) in our STEM program, which we’re really excited about. [/quote]

I am a neighborhood parent and really hope Wells does well. That being said- what is the plan for year 3 and beyond when they are enrolling so many kids??? There won’t be nearly enough space for all the neighborhood kids. Why does DCPS do this?[/quote]

It's currently at 184 for 6th grade, built for anticipated 550 and 100% capacity at 630. We've already realized the cafeteria size could be an issue (since it's shared with Coolidge), but educational spaces have room to grow.

We were told for years by Council that we'd never fill the school so it wasn't worth doing. FWIW.[/quote]

Ah, DCPS.  Everyone gives them sh*t for building.  But then the complaints of overcrowding begin.

A lot of the 6th graders are OOB kids who got access by graduating from a feeder or matching in the lottery.  They offered 50 seats and matched with 19 of 34 applicants in the lottery.  If crowding becomes a problem there is no need to offer lottery seats.  I think it's smart to bring in the biggest 6th grade cohort they possibly can, because that brings in more money.  In future years, they can comfortably admit 220 6th graders and let it attrition down to 210 7th graders and 200 8th graders.  If that becomes an issue they could probably use some trailers like other schools do.[/quote]

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