Anonymous
Post 04/04/2013 13:41     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
Another bump! Really hoping to hear from some current DC Bilingual parents! And anyone with input on how far the waitlist for PK-4 moved last year would be a bonus.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2013 19:29     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
Bump!
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2013 21:41     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
No one else has any input on DC Bilingual? There are 160+ on the waitlist...surely someone has some experience with the school?
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 23:14     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
I would give my front teeth for my kid to go to DC bilingual. Unfortunately, we got a terrible WL number.
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 21:59     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
bump
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 15:23     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
I posted on a different thread that #15 from PK4 last year showed up on the K waitlist this year, so I'm assuming they didn't get offered a spot last year.
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 15:11     Subject: Re:DC Bilingual - Feedback?
NP: And what's a "really good" WL # for DC Bilingual? Anyone know how far down their PK4 waitlist they went last year?
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 14:51     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
Thank you, 14:24 for the laugh. I think we all need to have some levity in this incredibly frustrating DCPCS lottery business! (says an equally flustered parent).

On a more serious note, I'd love to hear if anyone has more information on this school.

- Overall atmosphere?
- Healthy, supportive learning environment?
- Involved parents?
- Drop off / pick up situation?
- Length of typical school day?
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 14:50     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
I was very impressed with the principal at the expo - smart, warm, confident, personable, nice. They had a separate presentation about their aftercare - an arts based program that sounded really interesting.

Sigh... Wish we had a better WL number...
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 14:47     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
Yikes! 14:34 here - looks like I need to seriously chill out.

(Good one 14:24).
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 14:40     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
Um...I think 14:24 was kidding since they are both in competition for a spot via wait list.
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 14:34     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
Anonymous wrote:Hate it. Yuck. Don't go there (says a parent with an equally good waitlist number).


Seriously? Why did you even apply?
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 14:24     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
Hate it. Yuck. Don't go there (says a parent with an equally good waitlist number).
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 13:53     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
We were accepted, and I'm interested to hear too. There is very little posted about this school.
Anonymous
Post 03/25/2013 13:25     Subject: DC Bilingual - Feedback?
We have an excellent waitlist number, and I'd love to hear from anyone with experience with the school. Specifically:

- Are parents involved? Is there a good community vibe?

- Test scores are low - if you are in upper elementary, can you comment on quality of education you feel your child is receiving? Are test scores reflective of focus on Spanish and/or ESL children, or what?

- What is your child's Spanish fluency level (especially if they started with minimal Spanish exposure)?

- Can you tell me anything about aftercare?

I've searched the archives, and there is very little written about DC Bilingual.

Thanks!