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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the benefit of OP and others, I’m surprised more K-8 affinity parents have not chimed in with regard to Lowell. Yes, it’s true many from Lowell move on to Burke, Field, Sandy Springs, and St. John’s. However that is just a start. Students from Lowell typically also place at top public special subject and charter schools and the more elite privates, including STA/NCS, Sidwell, GDS, Potomac, and Maret. The numbers of students to each of those is fewer than the other schools each year,  it that is primarily because families who choose Lowell tend to be academically and educationally more diverse in goals and perspectives than families who choose Norwood, Sheridan, St. Patrick’s, etc. Top performing students at Lowell who are interested in the more traditionally elite HS in DC are well prepared and well  received.

As for comments above, recommending it being beneficial to start in the K-12’s even if you think you will want a move in HS, I think that’s misguided. Those who choose K-8’s do so because they know the investment in the primary and middle student experience is far greater in a K-8 than a K-12. It’s simply a very different type of education and there are greater leadership opportunities available in K-8 programs.

Good luck as you work through these important considerations.  [/quote]

You do not have to “place” at a charter school. It is a random lottery. Kid in 8th with a 65 average has the same chance as a kid with a 99 GPA. [/quote]

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