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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am assuming your child does not have an IEP, and the rest of this answer is premised upon that fact-- if child does, answer might be a little different.

I seriously doubt there is any legal duty to move your child to a school of your choosing under this fact pattern.  You can consult an attorney if you want- but I would not recommend having the attorney represent you to the school system-- I think that will just make them defensive.
If they were considering a voluntarily transfer- and the school you wanted to switch to is at the point where bringing your child would cause them to have to add another class- they will not do that (and their class ratios are pretty much set in stone- they won't go over them.)
You mention Montessori that worked well.  I'm assuming you are either at Drew and want out (in which case you do have the 'right' to go to your neighborhood school.) or you are not at Drew and want it (in which case you probably would be able to unless they are really hitting ratios.)
I actually think APS does cater to individual parents a fair amount- so they probably will transfer your child- just not necessarily to the school of your choosing.  
I'm not sure what level you are talking at.  Keep in mind who has the power to do what-- talking to the principal won't get you anywhere b/c they can't transfer.
You are probably best off talking to individual school board members- https://www.apsva.us/contact-the-school-board/
If you are being offered a transfer to a school that you don't think has 'academic excellence' you probably will not get very far with them.  I would focus on what you think is the best fit for your child and their unique needs vs trashing another school.

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Thank you for this though my child does have an IEP for language processing and "ADHD" [/quote]

Why is ADHD in quotes here?[/quote]

I'm sorry - that was one of the diagnoses but we just don't see it.
Psychiatrist recommended ADHD meds STAT at age 5. We did not administer the meds and chose a wait and see approach. Teachers have found no evidence either as I check in with them very regularly and ask them to tell me immediately if child is disruptive in any way so that we can look into meds. I always get the crazy parent look as in child fine, why are you insisting they need meds. Child focuses, listens to instructions and readily complies, is conscientious, no more distracted than any of the other kids their age. Hence the "". Sorry if I upset anyone. "" specific to my child's situation not ADHD as a diagnosis.[/quote]

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