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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually didn't go to the open house and took a chance in the ranking…  We are lucky to have been matched as[b] they indicated that there were 1,000 people on the wait list[/b].  When the principal asked the parents in the crowd who had siblings already attending the school to stand, it felt like more than half.  Honestly, I think you will be lucky to get in.

In terms of quality, the principal had a very warm demeanor.  The teachers were engaging and were open to any questions after the orientation.  It is structured using the montessori method (one-on-one teaching), but still with exams.  I really respected how they strategically bring in the PK3 kids.  On August 25th, all former students attend and then in September, they slowly bring in each PK3 student at different times so they don't feel overwhelmed.

In addition, the location right next to Union Station is great, it doesn't feel like it's on a major road or placed in a strange neighborhood surrounded by sketchy streets.  It also looks like they built a brand new playground.

Looking forward to sending my son there![/quote]

According to the results, there are 348 PK3 on the waitlist. Of the 60 kids accepted - 40 had no preference, 18 had a sibling enrolled and 2 a sibling accepted.
all DCPS bring in the PK3 and PK4 kids slowly, which frankly while it seems nice is a pain in the ass for parents who have to work outside of the home.
We've had a mixed experience with this school.[/quote]

Just to clarify a minor point, with a few exceptions, as part of the DCPS ECE week, PS and PS students with last names beginning with A-K attend for one day on Thursday of the first school week and students with last names beginning with L-Z attend for one day on Friday, to be followed by the Labor Day weekend.  Either epway, it is a PIA, particularly if your rising PKer attended PS at the same DCPS the prior year and doesn't really need a one-day orientation or, as with many higher SES schools, you DC was at a daycare and is used to a strutted environment.  [/quote]

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