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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Where is the rubric? I've asked for it, but so far they haven't given it to me. [/quote]

One thing we learned is don't depend on this blog for real info.

https://www.myschooldc.org/how-apply/applying-high-school[/quote]

This link specifically says recommendation letters can be required. What am I missing?[/quote]

Attention to detail is critical and it's pretty evident why their is so much incorrect info here. The pp gave the general site but of course no one reads things anymore----

https://www.myschooldc.org/sites/default/files/dc/sites/myschooldc/page/attachments/SY24-25%20SWW_Admission%20Process%20Rubric_Final.pdf

"School Without Walls uses recommendations to better understand a student’s experience at school and to
provide context to their academic outcomes. Recommendations are a critical element to getting to know a
student and their experiences. School Without Walls requests two (2) recommendations, each worth a
maximum of 15points. We strongly encourage students and families to follow up with the individuals
submitting recommendations on their behalf and to check the accuracy of recommender emails to ensure we
have the most complete picture of the student as possible. [b]However, students will not be penalized for
incomplete or missing recommendations and can be evaluated to move on to the interview stage based on
the recommendations that have been submitted[/b]."
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Thanks. This directly contradicts what Walls told me. They also actively refused to provide information about what they were looking for in the letters of recommendation, even if they would be providing a form or were requesting a narrative. They also refused to share the due date. All of that makes it pretty hard to follow up.

When I asked for my child’s records to see exactly how they were scored I was stonewalled. I have filed a FERPA request but that can take a while, especially if they don’t comply. It seems like something is fishy or they would just hand over my child’s very small file without a fight. [/quote]

Sorry you are going thru this but try to appeal to Central Office. No way they can they provide any info during the process. Simply not a priority with all they have to do. That's just facts![/quote]

The due date at least was online in the myschooldc portal. And it allowed you to prod the teachers by sending them reminders [/quote]

+1. We had three recs because it was Ellington. But when a teacher submits, we got an email from my school dc saying it was submitted. After the first two were submitted, we went in and prodded the counselor for the third through the system. We also had DC remind them of the due date in the hallway. Maybe the portal should be updated to make it more clear. [/quote]

The portal does need to be clearer.  For example, it tells you if recs are outstanding, but not that they are complete. So you would have to know that to understand saying nothing says something meaningful about the recs.
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I see a notice that they are complete. [/quote]

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