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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid was #5 on the waitlist in 6th grade, didn't move. In the 40s in 7th grade, I think didn't move or moved one slot, whatever, we only checked the list for shits and giggles. Also a very high number on 8th grade waitlist, didn't move, that was this past year during COVID when you would have been crazy to change out of H-B during virtual. Got in at ninth grade. !!!

So, if your kid didn't get in I would suggest just trying again next year, but don't count on the wait list. (Don't take yourself off it, but don't make any plans based on being on it.) [/quote]

I have three kids in middle and high school - one at HBW and two at neighborhood schools. We know of many kids who didn't see any waitlist movement but also know of a few who got in from the waitlist for sixth grade, or eventually got in for high school.

A few kids who got lottery spots for sixth or ninth grade will decide to go back to their neighborhood school after giving HBW a try. As mentioned previously, some go back to their neighborhood school because of the lack of sports and fewer elective choices at HBW or because they want to be in school with their neighborhood friends. Another consideration for some is transportation. APS now uses a hub system for option schools where students from several neighborhoods meet in a central location - community center or school -  to catch the bus. Bus assignments far from home could end up being a deterrent for some.

As the previous poster said, don't count on it as most kids don't give up their spots but you never know! [/quote]

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