Anonymous
Post 05/05/2021 17:58     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
I think they are adding a K class and a VPI class?
Anonymous
Post 05/05/2021 16:55     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Anonymous wrote:I’m sure this has been discussed in great detail, but bear with me… Where is ATS moving to, again?


Mckinley
Anonymous
Post 05/05/2021 16:44     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
I’m sure this has been discussed in great detail, but bear with me… Where is ATS moving to, again?
Anonymous
Post 05/05/2021 16:41     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
I think there will be more spaces. On the playgrounds and ball fields, I've heard many parents are not returning to ATS b/c they are moving out of the area. Covid has changed the nature of work and many are taking advantage of it.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2021 11:10     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Anonymous wrote:Has APS announced how many more students ATS will add next year since they are moving into the larger building? It seems like they should add a class per grade level, but I don't recall hearing this discussed anywhere.

Especially for next year it seems important for the option schools to be fully enrolled and help balance enrollment from neighborhood schools. What are the plans for ATS enrollment at McKinley?


I believe they are adding a 5th K class. They probably intend to grow it in that manner. Class sizes are maxed out. They might be locating more Pre-K kids here, too. That might help other more crowded schools.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2021 10:55     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Has APS announced how many more students ATS will add next year since they are moving into the larger building? It seems like they should add a class per grade level, but I don't recall hearing this discussed anywhere.

Especially for next year it seems important for the option schools to be fully enrolled and help balance enrollment from neighborhood schools. What are the plans for ATS enrollment at McKinley?
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2021 00:07     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We’re #16 and got in couple years ago


For 1st grade? I wouldn’t have thought they move that far down the waitlist for any grade - except perhaps Kindergarten


Even for kindergarten they generally don’t get anywhere close to that. I would be curious to know when/how this happened.


it's when the waitlist didn't get reset every year.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2021 23:33     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We’re #16 and got in couple years ago


For 1st grade? I wouldn’t have thought they move that far down the waitlist for any grade - except perhaps Kindergarten


Even for kindergarten they generally don’t get anywhere close to that. I would be curious to know when/how this happened.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2021 22:38     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Slim since it’s for first grade. But probably better this year. Don’t have kids at ATS but I know in general there are families in Arlington that have paid the deposit for private schools and are mulling over their decision. Isn’t there a deadline for when to accept the offer? I think you’ll know more then.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2021 21:57     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Anonymous wrote:We’re #16 and got in couple years ago


For 1st grade? I wouldn’t have thought they move that far down the waitlist for any grade - except perhaps Kindergarten
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2021 21:18     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
We’re #16 and got in couple years ago
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2021 20:39     Subject: Re:ATS lottery 2021
Virtually none.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2021 19:44     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Agree
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2021 12:38     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
I would say it's a slim chance on a normal year, but as ATS is moving buildings this summer and some APS families aren't happy with the return to school plans, your child might have a better shot this year.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2021 11:35     Subject: ATS lottery 2021
Hey! We’re just wondering what our chances are for ATS being #12 on the waitlist for first grade. Do you think the waiting list moves up to double digit, or the odds are slim? We believe that the instructional model of ATS is ideal for our child and would love to get a place.