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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a late-enrolling parent I did not get any of the info about free or scholarship stuff.

The at-risk percentage is still way, way below nearby schools.

Are at-risk kids more prevalent in the older grades?[/quote]

If you’re a family in need, I believe you know your contact to inquire. Again, the school is very conscious about stigmas but there is a process to be sure. They also find a way to give all families tickets to the annual spring gala free of charge. It may be lower than nearby schools but it’s not for lack of effort. Like I said, they do a lot of outreach. Families are hesitant to leave their high performing school like KIPP or Prep for a school with a weird curriculum (based on the Center and can’t be changed). Nonethess, the tier 1 rating and increasing test scores continues to help with outreach. Also, the school is a citywide lottery school so won’t look exactly like a neighborhood DCPS. We attended a nearby DCPS and have not received half of the assistance we have at ITS.[/quote]

All the hush hush about it is stigmatizing!  If the school were set up so that things were more affordable from the get-go, people wouldn't need to come asking for special help.[/quote]

In contrast, DC Prep's full pay after care cost is $225/month (less in Dec and June) and they will accept the child care subsidy. https://www.dcprep.org/Uploads/file/SY18-19_PrepEXapplicationV2.pdf

I mention that because PP says that's the main competition. [/quote]

Their competition on DCUM is CMI, MV, YY. Their aftercare is $400-$500. ITS has free aftercare through the Y for those that need it. They will also resume free aftercare through DPR that includes wrap around services. In fact, Prep students as well as ITS students to participate in this offering.[/quote]

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