Anonymous
Post 02/20/2020 19:17     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This internal lottery is BS and someone should file a complaint with the PCSB.


I think running a dual language is not permitted under their charter at all.


They probably say they are piloting the program to get around the charter issue.


They do.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2020 19:06     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This internal lottery is BS and someone should file a complaint with the PCSB.


I think running a dual language is not permitted under their charter at all.


They probably say they are piloting the program to get around the charter issue.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2020 17:33     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
Anonymous wrote:This internal lottery is BS and someone should file a complaint with the PCSB.


I think running a dual language is not permitted under their charter at all.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2020 17:12     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
This internal lottery is BS and someone should file a complaint with the PCSB.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2020 17:11     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
Not DC Charter, but Waterfront Academy is both Spanish and MOntessori (http://www.waterfrontacademy.org)
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2020 08:47     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
Anonymous wrote:You tell them you’re interested and they (supposedly) draw names. It is a very loose process.

Do not choose SSMA for that reason.


We added SSMA post lottery last year and when I called to discuss the Spanish lottery with them, they pretty much assured me they could make it happen if I accepted the spot. We did not, so who knows what would have happened, but that gives you a sense of how the process “works”
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2020 07:42     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
You tell them you’re interested and they (supposedly) draw names. It is a very loose process.

Do not choose SSMA for that reason.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2020 07:04     Subject: Re:Shining Stars Spanish Program
Anonymous wrote:It's an internal lottery. My kid was in it last year- was not a good experience. I'd look up past posts about SSMA. I thought spanish immersion was a pro, but the lac of concern and support from admin trickles down to the classroom and I'm not sure how much spanish or montessori my kid actually got. There was a lot of turnover in teachers in the classroom and many times the class had to be moved due to poor building maintenance. Would not recommend.


How does the lottery work, logistically?
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2020 06:44     Subject: Re:Shining Stars Spanish Program
It's an internal lottery. My kid was in it last year- was not a good experience. I'd look up past posts about SSMA. I thought spanish immersion was a pro, but the lac of concern and support from admin trickles down to the classroom and I'm not sure how much spanish or montessori my kid actually got. There was a lot of turnover in teachers in the classroom and many times the class had to be moved due to poor building maintenance. Would not recommend.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 14:48     Subject: Re:Shining Stars Spanish Program
Keep looking...
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 11:34     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
At the open house last year I was told there’s an “internal” lottery and was given no further detail about it.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 09:56     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
Internal waiting list that they only tell you about if they feel like it.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 09:53     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
No separate lottery.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2020 09:52     Subject: Shining Stars Spanish Program
Hi, I am looking for more information about the SS Spanish Immersion program. Is there a separate lottery entry for this program? I just see one for SS? Thanks