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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I called Brent a few months ago about a 5th grade spot, since My School DC said they still had space. I was told that it was not accurate and that they had a waitlist. They said they did not plan to take any kids off the waitlist after count day and the only kids who could enter mid-year were those who lived in bounds.[/quote]

Whether it's Brent or any other school, they have no incentive to add students this late unless they have no choice. The student comes with zero funding but uses 1/2 year of resources.

Your best option is going over the principal's head.  DCPS can place students at its discretion.  The principals have discretion on allowing students off wait list but no discretion not when it comes from Central. The chancellor reserves right to place student's anywhere.  Talk to them about an appropriate landing spot if IB school is not an option, although you should be prepared to demonstrate why the IB option is a no go.  They usually do it for kids who've experienced social/emotional trauma.  Easiest placement is a child who's been bullied, which I guess is fitting for the BASIS experience for some.[/quote]

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