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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pine Crest--kid was in the lottery but not selected, will get ELC next year. Honestly we (including kid) had been going back and forth about wanting a spot. Kid wanted more in-depth, interesting work but was not excited about the longer bus ride and super late dismissal, which would've messed with their long-held after school activity. Staying at the same school with pull-outs for ELC and compacted math seems to be the best option, to be honest.[/quote]
We can relate. DS got ELC/waitlisted also, and though a little disappointed, we’re also relieved because he has a large group of good friends and our current schedule works for us given all our after school activities. [/quote]

I had an older child go through the CES a while ago, and my younger one was also waitlisted because of the lottery in 2021. I know it may not feel like it, but it isn't the end of the world. The CES is a great program, but there's a lot you can do to ensure your child gets similar exposure regardless of the school's ELC program. I liked the CES mainly because of the cohort, but the academics aren't unique.[/quote]

Like what?  I've got a very bright, very bored 3rd grader who made the lottery but wasn't selected, and getting his home school to provide enrichment is like trying to push jello up a hill.[/quote]

I've had this experience, but at least next year they should be getting ELC.[/quote]

Honestly, they were supposed to be getting enrichment this year too.  Not at all overflowing with confidence in my home school's ability or motivation to provide it.

Is there a list of GT specialists by school? [/quote]

Indeed. I've been frustrated since kindergarten about the remedial kind of learning they do. Anyways, who the GT person is should be in the directory or newsletter. If not, just ask the front office.[/quote]

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