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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the best idea is to split the family as you originally suggested.

It's a big benefit to do all of high school in the same place.

My sister just moved and her kid started a new school as a sophomore.  It is a disadvantage even though he had good freshman grades.  All kinds of issues grafting two different state requirements together.

My dad got a new job when I was a junior.  I finished at the same high school as a senior.  I would have hated moving.

The next best option is for OP to go to Washington with no kids.

I lived with my grandparents for two months in 8th grade and they drove me to the school district I graduated from.  I was the advance guard of my parents' move to that area.  That was actually a very special time in my relationship with my grandparents.  OP, you and your younger kid might actually become closer due to this unusual setup.

I also believe that it's really easy to stay in daily contact through phones and web calls now.  It's an acceptable stopgap.  And similar to having a college student re: your senior.

Hate to say this but it might be useful to keep your old house for a year in case you don't like the new job.[/quote]

+1  Your first option seems better.  Younger kid stays in same high school by moving with you.  Second kid stays in same high school by completing last year staying with mom.  Good luck! I know these things are more stressful the older the kids get.[/quote]

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