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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hope the folks looking for PS-3 and PK-4 are also considering applying to Appletree and Bridges.  We're at Appletree this year (and applying to other schools) but in the possibility you get totally shut out from any decent charters, those are excellent options if you can make them work logistically (several Appletrees; just one Bridges if I'm not mistaken, or maybe there's two?).  But really good programs for the most part and most parents I know at either are happy (not all, but most).

For the newbies, because they only go to K or 1st grade, they're easier to get into because most parents are looking for PK-5 or 8 if possible.[/quote]

If you are happy at Appletree, why are you looking to move? [/quote]

Because I like my sanity, and if DC gets into a school that goes through Middle School (or even better High School!), then that gives us the option of only having to do this crazy dance once or twice.  Staying at Appletree for her PK-4 year without at least trying for a school with more grades feels like a bad idea, honestly.  I'm just saying that since Appletree specializes in PS-1st grade (or is it just through K?  That shows you how not-seriously I've taken staying - I knew from the time we registered DC there that I'd be looking for more length of stay than what they offer), it should be seriously considered as a back up for those who strike out at their first choices.

I feel very lucky to live in a city that offers PS and PK education to kids for free at the quality and caliber Appletree does.  I am definitely impressed.  I also though feel like for me and my family, we don't want to miss trying for even more of the really good schools DC offers, if we're lucky enough to get in.  And... we are committed to bilingual, which is my only negative about Appletree: they don't do bilingual.  But they have a reason for not doing it, and I can understand their focus and still think my daughter is getting a great program there so far.[/quote]

i thought appletree was only Pres /PreK[/quote]

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