Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 18:22     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
Anonymous wrote:Add more schools and try to be open-minded.


I was really open minded and got shut out from multiple low performing DCPS schools including ones that had no waitlist last year.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 18:13     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
This was us last year and we did Langley as a post-lottery add. It has been fine. Consider it if you live nearby!
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 18:10     Subject: Re:Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
We got matched to Friendship Armstrong (admittedly our safety), and I think historically they don’t have much of a waitlist (and taken everyone from it). I’m honestly not sure why more people don’t grab it for ECE. Their Reggio program looks like an amazing, creative, and thoughtfully-designed experience. anway, if people are looking for post-lottery adds, you might want to consider Armstrong. They have an open house April 11.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 17:24     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
close down Ellington and install PK-3 for all WOTP with proof of Ward 3 residence.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 17:22     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
SAHM and will truck across town for a free option in the second round.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 17:21     Subject: Re:Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
private school
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 17:08     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
DC parks & rec coop. not ideal, but better than nothing
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 16:54     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
Private school in Chevy Chase
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 16:32     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
Not sure. We're deciding among (1) a low-performing public school; (2) a private school we can't really afford; or (3) keeping him at home another year (even though he clearly needs more social contact with kids his age).

I strongly dislike all of those options, but none of them are utterly horrible. And at least we have options (2) and (3), which makes us more fortunate than a lot of people.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 16:17     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
Check out the Enhanced PreK program options listed here -- scroll to the bottom of the page.

http://www.myschooldc.org/find-schools/school-options-outside-my-school-dc
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 16:07     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
Add more schools and try to be open-minded.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 16:05     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
Stay with our current daycare.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 16:01     Subject: Re:Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
I should clarify in saying those planning to enter Pre-K3 2018-19SY
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 15:59     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
Stay where we are now.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2018 15:53     Subject: Alternatives for PreK-3 kiddos?
Just curious to know what alternative plans folks have for preK-3 kiddos that have high waitlist numbers?