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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is the OP. After attending open houses at all three schools and talking to a Thomson parent I met through DCUM (thank you!!) I ended up putting CHM and Thomson very high. Last year, the vast majority of kids who listed Thomson got in, so our odds there are good, less so with CHM. I got a great feeling from both schools and think we would be happy with either. Won't know for sure til we get there of course, and as folks here pointed out, schools can change over the course of several years. [b]I also listed Two Rivers, but much lower down, mostly because it's a long walk from home[/b].

This thread was helpful in that I took a second look at Seaton (which I didn't think we had any shot at) and listed it fairly high up. Our odds seem to be better at both Thomson and CHM, but I will keep Seaton on my radar in case we aren't happy with where we wind up for preK since it looks easier to lottery into from kindergarten on. (Thanks for that tip DCUM!) I also included Langley on our list, tho it does seem tough to get into OOB for preK.

And I don't mind boosters! I love what you all are trying to do for DC schools that have the potential to serve all kids better with the help of an active parent community. It's good to know when a school has families pulling for it. 
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Can I inquire as to whether you got the impression from TR that they are aware of any the issues and perception/reputational challenges they face? We left in the two years ago and it was heartbreaking to do so. I lost faith when it became clear that the school could not course correct because they didn't think there was any correction needed. My hope is that with the ED gone the school is acknowledging challenges and addressing them. Just wondering if they even acknowledge any of this or if they continue to sing from the same hymnal as before.[/quote]

That's a good question--not sure. Perhaps a current parent could weigh in. [b]The TRY principal just quit recently[/b]. I was always amazed at leadership's attempts to spin the situation at the school, but many parents we knew didn't question ANYTHING going on. [/quote]

What! When?[/quote]

Had to have been awhile ago. The job posting on their website for Principal is 30 days old.[/quote]

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