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Anonymous wrote:NP, she's sharing because there was speculation that everyone who ranked SWS would rank it #1 or #2. We didn't rank it at all because I also wasn't convinced Reggio was great for upper elementary. Also we are concerned, like every Hill parent, about MS and HS.

So then you didn't apply to Maury or Brent or Two Rivers, for that matter.

Not the PP but I am the one who apparently set off the Reggio-philes. Assuming your question was sincere...Not really, or at least not entirely. We (now speaking for me and PP) have some concerns about Reggio. The three you just named do not use Reggio so they would not trigger the same concerns. And Two Rivers has a MS so that, too, would probably be a misread of the PP, but I'm just guessing on that one since I didn't actually bring up MS or HS in my original post. But I share the exact same concerns such that my lottery list prioritized schools that had MS and/or HS feeders when all else was equal.

I didn't say "everyone" would rank it high, I am well-aware there are different personal preferences in education models and in this diverse city. Nothing in this thread was stated in an effort to fan the flames of all things being "best" with Reggio and SWS. (Although it's a pretty great place.)

I said those who got in likely ranked it high, that's all that was stated. And I'd also guess most of those people who won slots are not too far, geographically, from the school encouraging an even higher ranking, even if you may not be in love with the curriculum.

Lottery sickness abounds...

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Anonymous wrote:NP, she's sharing because there was speculation that everyone who ranked SWS would rank it #1 or #2. We didn't rank it at all because I also wasn't convinced Reggio was great for upper elementary. Also we are concerned, like every Hill parent, about MS and HS.

So then you didn't apply to Maury or Brent or Two Rivers, for that matter.

We applied for Two Rivers, although I know some parents are not thrilled with the middle school differentiation. We are not IB for Brent or Maury, so of course we didn't apply there.

Didn't matter. Our numbers are terrible and we're staying with private preschool for another year.

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Anonymous wrote:Well, if the nonsibling got into SWS for Pk3 (or any grade for that matter), they must have had an amazing draw. If they listed SWS first, they won't be wait listed anywhere else. If they ranked a school higher than SWS, they will have a good waitlist number at those other schools. All this to say, you should be hoping those non sibs did not put SWS first if you're hoping for waitlist movement.

It's this, I'm betting most of the people who got in ranked it first (or second) -- I can't see many people ranking something else higher if they live in the neighborhood -- maybe MV or Montessori? I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but those it does appeal to often rank it high like the other HRCSes. You'll have another shot in PK4? They add seats then... 8 I think (although there are usually a few parents who hold their 3 year olds out and start in PK4.)

A perspective from someone who didn't rank it #1 or #2. And this is not intended as a shot at SWS, just one person's observations. I would have been happy with SWS for PK3, PK4 or K. But I'm unconvinced that the education is to my standards for middle to upper ES. Reggio wasn't designed for that and there aren't a lot of exemplars out there showing success. So I ranked it behind schools at which my kid would stay through ES or MS. And we got very, very lucky in the lottery.

Again, I am NOT intending to start a discussion about whether my concerns or views are meritorious. Frankly, I could not care less what anonymous posters on DCUM think about my choices. I am simply posting this to illustrate that SWS isn't the end all be all for everyone who put it on their list, so there's hope. And if you love SWS and are offended then you should be happy that either (i) my kids won't be going to school with your kids and your committed Reggio family or (ii) my kid isn't taking a WL spot from you if you are in love with this school.

P.S. (and to further illustrate my point that not everyone sees the world the same way) I had the exact same concerns with the Montessori schools that I also didn't rank #1 or #2.

Good lord - we're not talking about whether or not you like the curriculum (or know anything about it for that matter, as you sound quite confused) we're talking about waitlist movement, and I strongly expect no one cares whether you like it or not. Where's the chip? What ARE you intending to start a discussion about? You've had too much coffee? You're having a bad day? If you could care less Why The F--- ARE YOU SHARING?!

Please see 12:21 for the answer to your question. The SWS true believers are exhausting...

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Anonymous wrote:Well, if the nonsibling got into SWS for Pk3 (or any grade for that matter), they must have had an amazing draw. If they listed SWS first, they won't be wait listed anywhere else. If they ranked a school higher than SWS, they will have a good waitlist number at those other schools. All this to say, you should be hoping those non sibs did not put SWS first if you're hoping for waitlist movement.

It's this, I'm betting most of the people who got in ranked it first (or second) -- I can't see many people ranking something else higher if they live in the neighborhood -- maybe MV or Montessori? I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but those it does appeal to often rank it high like the other HRCSes. You'll have another shot in PK4? They add seats then... 8 I think (although there are usually a few parents who hold their 3 year olds out and start in PK4.)

A perspective from someone who didn't rank it #1 or #2. And this is not intended as a shot at SWS, just one person's observations. I would have been happy with SWS for PK3, PK4 or K. But I'm unconvinced that the education is to my standards for middle to upper ES. Reggio wasn't designed for that and there aren't a lot of exemplars out there showing success. So I ranked it behind schools at which my kid would stay through ES or MS. And we got very, very lucky in the lottery.

Again, I am NOT intending to start a discussion about whether my concerns or views are meritorious. Frankly, I could not care less what anonymous posters on DCUM think about my choices. I am simply posting this to illustrate that SWS isn't the end all be all for everyone who put it on their list, so there's hope. And if you love SWS and are offended then you should be happy that either (i) my kids won't be going to school with your kids and your committed Reggio family or (ii) my kid isn't taking a WL spot from you if you are in love with this school.

Please enlighten us about the shortcomings of its ES curriculum. You don't sound like someone with a kid either currently or previously enrolled in these grades

Well...I guess reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. (If I wanted to be REALLY snarky I'd drop in a line about how that's apparently why you are ok with Reggio and I'm not). As I said in my post (above, for your easy reference), I have some serious doubts. And because I have doubts my kid isn't there. Do I need to connect those dots for your? And could you be any more defensive? It's not for me. That's ok, it doesn't have to be. As I said in my post (above, for your reference), I could not care less whether any other anonymous DCUM poster validates or approves of my choices. But, based on your defensive reply, I guess we can conclude that you seem to arae a great deal what others think and require external validation and approval. (And if I was being snarky I'd drop in a line here about how maybe that's why you want your kid in SWS, but doing so would be just trolling you since I'm not sure its accurate in the Reggio context, but you're so insecure and defensive you would probably reply.)

Yours truly,
In snark and condescension

I can randomly disparage any program I choose, but then again anyone can just consider the anonymous snarky source without firsthand knowledge. You waste a lot of words saying virtually nothing about the school you feel compelled to criticize. Glad you found a home elsewhere.

You are not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree, huh? I know I'm not supposed to mess with the kid in the corner eating paste but I can't help myself - you're just too precious.

1. I guess that the only people who can have an opinion are people who experience something firsthand, right? And anyone who disagrees with your values or conclusions is "disparaging" you or your view? Not simply disagreeing? I also don't think that a KIPP school is right for my kid or is an educational environment that reflects my educational perspective. Do I have the right to express that opinion without first sending my kid there? That's a construct designed to protect you from ever having to question your loosely held and insecure world view. If you had any self confidence you'd be saying, "I'm happy there and my kid is happy so who cares." But, alas, that's not what you said...TWICE!

2. You either don't understand the meaning of the word "random" or you are simply misusing it. (Def: made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision.) The fact that I have serious doubts about Reggio in upper ES is not in any way random. It's very specific, to a clearly articulated educational approach. I'm not sure how else to explain that concept. One might conclude that your use of the word "random" is yet another defensive mechanism designed to devalue the opinion of someone who caused you to question your own opinion. And furthermore one might observe the irony that your use of that concept deploys the very rhetorical device of which you accuse others; namely that instead of addressing the merits you devalue it without appreciating the substance(or possible substance of their argument).

3. YOU MISSED THE POINT ENTIRELY!!! I'm thrilled that you love Reggio. Good for you. The point of my original post was to let those single-minded Reggio-philes know that not everyone views the world like that so there is actually more hope than someone who doesn't realize that people like me exist might otherwise understand.

4. For the record, my first post was sincere and straightforward and contained zero snark or condescension. But people like you bring out the worst in me. Your faux "open mindedness" is really the opposite; everyone has to agree with you and if they don't they are attacking you. That's not always the case. When you are being attacked it feels different. Case and point, my first post, an attack. The prior one and this one, probably legitimately perceived as attacks.

Anonymous wrote:NP, she's sharing because there was speculation that everyone who ranked SWS would rank it #1 or #2. We didn't rank it at all because I also wasn't convinced Reggio was great for upper elementary. Also we are concerned, like every Hill parent, about MS and HS.

So then you didn't apply to Maury or Brent or Two Rivers, for that matter.

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Anonymous wrote:Do you get "sib preference" if you had an older sib that went through the program when it was still at Peabody? What's the expiration date on that?

I don't think that's how it works. I think "sib preference" is only for currently enrolled or matched students.

I wonder though, who double-checks that MySchool DC? And, technically if you had a 12 year old sib who went through the program at Peabody, aren't you a sibling, and then get preference?

I think the statute of limitations on sibling preference is 2 years -- or it used to be when SWS was part of the Cluster.

NP, she's sharing because there was speculation that everyone who ranked SWS would rank it #1 or #2. We didn't rank it at all because I also wasn't convinced Reggio was great for upper elementary. Also we are concerned, like every Hill parent, about MS and HS.

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Anonymous wrote:Do you get "sib preference" if you had an older sib that went through the program when it was still at Peabody? What's the expiration date on that?

I don't think that's how it works. I think "sib preference" is only for currently enrolled or matched students.

I wonder though, who double-checks that MySchool DC? And, technically if you had a 12 year old sib who went through the program at Peabody, aren't you a sibling, and then get preference?

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Anonymous wrote:Well, if the nonsibling got into SWS for Pk3 (or any grade for that matter), they must have had an amazing draw. If they listed SWS first, they won't be wait listed anywhere else. If they ranked a school higher than SWS, they will have a good waitlist number at those other schools. All this to say, you should be hoping those non sibs did not put SWS first if you're hoping for waitlist movement.

It's this, I'm betting most of the people who got in ranked it first (or second) -- I can't see many people ranking something else higher if they live in the neighborhood -- maybe MV or Montessori? I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but those it does appeal to often rank it high like the other HRCSes. You'll have another shot in PK4? They add seats then... 8 I think (although there are usually a few parents who hold their 3 year olds out and start in PK4.)

A perspective from someone who didn't rank it #1 or #2. And this is not intended as a shot at SWS, just one person's observations. I would have been happy with SWS for PK3, PK4 or K. But I'm unconvinced that the education is to my standards for middle to upper ES. Reggio wasn't designed for that and there aren't a lot of exemplars out there showing success. So I ranked it behind schools at which my kid would stay through ES or MS. And we got very, very lucky in the lottery.

Again, I am NOT intending to start a discussion about whether my concerns or views are meritorious. Frankly, I could not care less what anonymous posters on DCUM think about my choices. I am simply posting this to illustrate that SWS isn't the end all be all for everyone who put it on their list, so there's hope. And if you love SWS and are offended then you should be happy that either (i) my kids won't be going to school with your kids and your committed Reggio family or (ii) my kid isn't taking a WL spot from you if you are in love with this school.

P.S. (and to further illustrate my point that not everyone sees the world the same way) I had the exact same concerns with the Montessori schools that I also didn't rank #1 or #2.

Good lord - we're not talking about whether or not you like the curriculum (or know anything about it for that matter, as you sound quite confused) we're talking about waitlist movement, and I strongly expect no one cares whether you like it or not. Where's the chip? What ARE you intending to start a discussion about? You've had too much coffee? You're having a bad day? If you could care less Why The F--- ARE YOU SHARING?!

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Anonymous wrote:Well, if the nonsibling got into SWS for Pk3 (or any grade for that matter), they must have had an amazing draw. If they listed SWS first, they won't be wait listed anywhere else. If they ranked a school higher than SWS, they will have a good waitlist number at those other schools. All this to say, you should be hoping those non sibs did not put SWS first if you're hoping for waitlist movement.

It's this, I'm betting most of the people who got in ranked it first (or second) -- I can't see many people ranking something else higher if they live in the neighborhood -- maybe MV or Montessori? I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but those it does appeal to often rank it high like the other HRCSes. You'll have another shot in PK4? They add seats then... 8 I think (although there are usually a few parents who hold their 3 year olds out and start in PK4.)

A perspective from someone who didn't rank it #1 or #2. And this is not intended as a shot at SWS, just one person's observations. I would have been happy with SWS for PK3, PK4 or K. But I'm unconvinced that the education is to my standards for middle to upper ES. Reggio wasn't designed for that and there aren't a lot of exemplars out there showing success. So I ranked it behind schools at which my kid would stay through ES or MS. And we got very, very lucky in the lottery.

Again, I am NOT intending to start a discussion about whether my concerns or views are meritorious. Frankly, I could not care less what anonymous posters on DCUM think about my choices. I am simply posting this to illustrate that SWS isn't the end all be all for everyone who put it on their list, so there's hope. And if you love SWS and are offended then you should be happy that either (i) my kids won't be going to school with your kids and your committed Reggio family or (ii) my kid isn't taking a WL spot from you if you are in love with this school.

Please enlighten us about the shortcomings of its ES curriculum. You don't sound like someone with a kid either currently or previously enrolled in these grades

Well...I guess reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. (If I wanted to be REALLY snarky I'd drop in a line about how that's apparently why you are ok with Reggio and I'm not). As I said in my post (above, for your easy reference), I have some serious doubts. And because I have doubts my kid isn't there. Do I need to connect those dots for your? And could you be any more defensive? It's not for me. That's ok, it doesn't have to be. As I said in my post (above, for your reference), I could not care less whether any other anonymous DCUM poster validates or approves of my choices. But, based on your defensive reply, I guess we can conclude that you seem to arae a great deal what others think and require external validation and approval. (And if I was being snarky I'd drop in a line here about how maybe that's why you want your kid in SWS, but doing so would be just trolling you since I'm not sure its accurate in the Reggio context, but you're so insecure and defensive you would probably reply.)

Yours truly,
In snark and condescension

I can randomly disparage any program I choose, but then again anyone can just consider the anonymous snarky source without firsthand knowledge. You waste a lot of words saying virtually nothing about the school you feel compelled to criticize. Glad you found a home elsewhere.

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Anonymous wrote:Well, if the nonsibling got into SWS for Pk3 (or any grade for that matter), they must have had an amazing draw. If they listed SWS first, they won't be wait listed anywhere else. If they ranked a school higher than SWS, they will have a good waitlist number at those other schools. All this to say, you should be hoping those non sibs did not put SWS first if you're hoping for waitlist movement.

It's this, I'm betting most of the people who got in ranked it first (or second) -- I can't see many people ranking something else higher if they live in the neighborhood -- maybe MV or Montessori? I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but those it does appeal to often rank it high like the other HRCSes. You'll have another shot in PK4? They add seats then... 8 I think (although there are usually a few parents who hold their 3 year olds out and start in PK4.)

A perspective from someone who didn't rank it #1 or #2. And this is not intended as a shot at SWS, just one person's observations. I would have been happy with SWS for PK3, PK4 or K. But I'm unconvinced that the education is to my standards for middle to upper ES. Reggio wasn't designed for that and there aren't a lot of exemplars out there showing success. So I ranked it behind schools at which my kid would stay through ES or MS. And we got very, very lucky in the lottery.

Again, I am NOT intending to start a discussion about whether my concerns or views are meritorious. Frankly, I could not care less what anonymous posters on DCUM think about my choices. I am simply posting this to illustrate that SWS isn't the end all be all for everyone who put it on their list, so there's hope. And if you love SWS and are offended then you should be happy that either (i) my kids won't be going to school with your kids and your committed Reggio family or (ii) my kid isn't taking a WL spot from you if you are in love with this school.

Please enlighten us about the shortcomings of its ES curriculum. You don't sound like someone with a kid either currently or previously enrolled in these grades

Well...I guess reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. (If I wanted to be REALLY snarky I'd drop in a line about how that's apparently why you are ok with Reggio and I'm not). As I said in my post (above, for your easy reference), I have some serious doubts. And because I have doubts my kid isn't there. Do I need to connect those dots for your? And could you be any more defensive? It's not for me. That's ok, it doesn't have to be. As I said in my post (above, for your reference), I could not care less whether any other anonymous DCUM poster validates or approves of my choices. But, based on your defensive reply, I guess we can conclude that you seem to arae a great deal what others think and require external validation and approval. (And if I was being snarky I'd drop in a line here about how maybe that's why you want your kid in SWS, but doing so would be just trolling you since I'm not sure its accurate in the Reggio context, but you're so insecure and defensive you would probably reply.)

Yours truly,
In snark and condescension

SWS has moved two spots. We were 219 on lottery night and we are 217 now.

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Anonymous wrote:Well, if the nonsibling got into SWS for Pk3 (or any grade for that matter), they must have had an amazing draw. If they listed SWS first, they won't be wait listed anywhere else. If they ranked a school higher than SWS, they will have a good waitlist number at those other schools. All this to say, you should be hoping those non sibs did not put SWS first if you're hoping for waitlist movement.

It's this, I'm betting most of the people who got in ranked it first (or second) -- I can't see many people ranking something else higher if they live in the neighborhood -- maybe MV or Montessori? I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but those it does appeal to often rank it high like the other HRCSes. You'll have another shot in PK4? They add seats then... 8 I think (although there are usually a few parents who hold their 3 year olds out and start in PK4.)

A perspective from someone who didn't rank it #1 or #2. And this is not intended as a shot at SWS, just one person's observations. I would have been happy with SWS for PK3, PK4 or K. But I'm unconvinced that the education is to my standards for middle to upper ES. Reggio wasn't designed for that and there aren't a lot of exemplars out there showing success. So I ranked it behind schools at which my kid would stay through ES or MS. And we got very, very lucky in the lottery.

Again, I am NOT intending to start a discussion about whether my concerns or views are meritorious. Frankly, I could not care less what anonymous posters on DCUM think about my choices. I am simply posting this to illustrate that SWS isn't the end all be all for everyone who put it on their list, so there's hope. And if you love SWS and are offended then you should be happy that either (i) my kids won't be going to school with your kids and your committed Reggio family or (ii) my kid isn't taking a WL spot from you if you are in love with this school.

Please enlighten us about the shortcomings of its ES curriculum. You don't sound like someone with a kid either currently or previously enrolled in these grades

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Anonymous wrote:Well, if the nonsibling got into SWS for Pk3 (or any grade for that matter), they must have had an amazing draw. If they listed SWS first, they won't be wait listed anywhere else. If they ranked a school higher than SWS, they will have a good waitlist number at those other schools. All this to say, you should be hoping those non sibs did not put SWS first if you're hoping for waitlist movement.

It's this, I'm betting most of the people who got in ranked it first (or second) -- I can't see many people ranking something else higher if they live in the neighborhood -- maybe MV or Montessori? I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, but those it does appeal to often rank it high like the other HRCSes. You'll have another shot in PK4? They add seats then... 8 I think (although there are usually a few parents who hold their 3 year olds out and start in PK4.)

A perspective from someone who didn't rank it #1 or #2. And this is not intended as a shot at SWS, just one person's observations. I would have been happy with SWS for PK3, PK4 or K. But I'm unconvinced that the education is to my standards for middle to upper ES. Reggio wasn't designed for that and there aren't a lot of exemplars out there showing success. So I ranked it behind schools at which my kid would stay through ES or MS. And we got very, very lucky in the lottery.

Again, I am NOT intending to start a discussion about whether my concerns or views are meritorious. Frankly, I could not care less what anonymous posters on DCUM think about my choices. I am simply posting this to illustrate that SWS isn't the end all be all for everyone who put it on their list, so there's hope. And if you love SWS and are offended then you should be happy that either (i) my kids won't be going to school with your kids and your committed Reggio family or (ii) my kid isn't taking a WL spot from you if you are in love with this school.

P.S. (and to further illustrate my point that not everyone sees the world the same way) I had the exact same concerns with the Montessori schools that I also didn't rank #1 or #2.