Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 12:27     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am in shock. Our third grader got into SWS and pulled in the younger siblings. We are at a Hill school we like, it is a hard choice. DH has already said he wants to decline (swing space too much of a pain). I am glad we have until May to make a decision.


What Hill school? I'd lean against if you like your current school. The idea of making your 3rd grader leave all of their friends for two years of trailers just in time for most of their class to try to leave for Latin or Basis sounds crazy, TBH. You'd be doing it for the younger sibs (which your oldest will understand and resent); I could see doing it if you didn't like your current school, but given that you do...? This is one of those just because you got the bright shiny object doesn't mean you want it type scenarios.


This. Not worth it.


Agreed. It's not like you'd get a better feeder by switching, either. If you like your current school through the testing grades, which it seems you do, I wouldn't leave.


I realize I should have said that this is a current 3rd grader/heading into 4th. We are at Ludlow Taylor.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 12:22     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:PK3

SWWFS - match
Marie Reed Spanish Dominant - #9 waitlist

is the MR Spanish dominant waitlist separate from other wait lists? It's closer to us and we're bilingual


What do you mean? Yes it’s a separate English and Spanish waitlist, if that’s your question.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 12:21     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
PK3

SWWFS - match
Marie Reed Spanish Dominant - #9 waitlist

is the MR Spanish dominant waitlist separate from other wait lists? It's closer to us and we're bilingual
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 12:09     Subject: 2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Pre-K 4 - waitlisted everywhere

ITS
#56
LAMB) South Dakota
#44
Stokes - Brookland (French Language Program)
#44
Stokes - Brookland (Spanish Language Program)
#68
Langdon Elementary School
#2
Burroughs Elementary School
#12
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS
#10
Bridges PCS
#13
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho Campus #51
Creative Minds International PCS #39



what’s your current school?


Bunker Hill
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 12:03     Subject: 2020-2021 Lottery Results
Pre-K 3

ITS - #18
LAMB - South Dakota 28
Stokes - Brookland 40
Langdon Montessori 4
Langdon Elementary 3
Bridges 13
Shining Stars 11
Sela 3
Bunker Hill Elementary School - Match

I probably won't get offers from ITS, LAMB, or Stokes.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 12:00     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For 4th Grade:

School-Within-School #2
Two Rivers PCS at 4th Street #1 (Sibling got in via lotto)
Two Rivers PCS at Young #6
Maury Elementary School #2
Brent Elementary School #4

Is Two Rivers a no-brainer for MS vs Stuart Hobson?



Depends on how you feel about the commute, I guess. And smaller vs larger schools. I don't think it's a no-brainer, since your child is still two years away and Stuart-Hobson is improving.



In addition to the commute, think about how your child learns and whether expeditionary learning or traditional is a better fit.


Thanks for this - really helpful. This is my kid's first year in public school - was in an IB school before we moved to DC and thrived. I think it might be a better fit to move.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:50     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For 4th Grade:

School-Within-School #2
Two Rivers PCS at 4th Street #1 (Sibling got in via lotto)
Two Rivers PCS at Young #6
Maury Elementary School #2
Brent Elementary School #4

Is Two Rivers a no-brainer for MS vs Stuart Hobson?



Depends on how you feel about the commute, I guess. And smaller vs larger schools. I don't think it's a no-brainer, since your child is still two years away and Stuart-Hobson is improving.


The commute isn't really an issue. I haven't been thrilled with the ES my kid is in currently - there are a lot of behavior issues that aren't dealt with consistently/effectively. I wonder if it will be worse at the MS level?


OMG of course it is going to be worst in MS.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:49     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am in shock. Our third grader got into SWS and pulled in the younger siblings. We are at a Hill school we like, it is a hard choice. DH has already said he wants to decline (swing space too much of a pain). I am glad we have until May to make a decision.


What Hill school? I'd lean against if you like your current school. The idea of making your 3rd grader leave all of their friends for two years of trailers just in time for most of their class to try to leave for Latin or Basis sounds crazy, TBH. You'd be doing it for the younger sibs (which your oldest will understand and resent); I could see doing it if you didn't like your current school, but given that you do...? This is one of those just because you got the bright shiny object doesn't mean you want it type scenarios.


This. Not worth it.


Agreed. It's not like you'd get a better feeder by switching, either. If you like your current school through the testing grades, which it seems you do, I wouldn't leave.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:43     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am in shock. Our third grader got into SWS and pulled in the younger siblings. We are at a Hill school we like, it is a hard choice. DH has already said he wants to decline (swing space too much of a pain). I am glad we have until May to make a decision.


What Hill school? I'd lean against if you like your current school. The idea of making your 3rd grader leave all of their friends for two years of trailers just in time for most of their class to try to leave for Latin or Basis sounds crazy, TBH. You'd be doing it for the younger sibs (which your oldest will understand and resent); I could see doing it if you didn't like your current school, but given that you do...? This is one of those just because you got the bright shiny object doesn't mean you want it type scenarios.


This. Not worth it.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:39     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:I am in shock. Our third grader got into SWS and pulled in the younger siblings. We are at a Hill school we like, it is a hard choice. DH has already said he wants to decline (swing space too much of a pain). I am glad we have until May to make a decision.


What Hill school? I'd lean against if you like your current school. The idea of making your 3rd grader leave all of their friends for two years of trailers just in time for most of their class to try to leave for Latin or Basis sounds crazy, TBH. You'd be doing it for the younger sibs (which your oldest will understand and resent); I could see doing it if you didn't like your current school, but given that you do...? This is one of those just because you got the bright shiny object doesn't mean you want it type scenarios.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:37     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For 4th Grade:

School-Within-School #2
Two Rivers PCS at 4th Street #1 (Sibling got in via lotto)
Two Rivers PCS at Young #6
Maury Elementary School #2
Brent Elementary School #4

Is Two Rivers a no-brainer for MS vs Stuart Hobson?



Not really


Not at all... Really depends on what your kid is like.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:12     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For 4th Grade:

School-Within-School #2
Two Rivers PCS at 4th Street #1 (Sibling got in via lotto)
Two Rivers PCS at Young #6
Maury Elementary School #2
Brent Elementary School #4

Is Two Rivers a no-brainer for MS vs Stuart Hobson?



Depends on how you feel about the commute, I guess. And smaller vs larger schools. I don't think it's a no-brainer, since your child is still two years away and Stuart-Hobson is improving.


In addition to the commute, think about how your child learns and whether expeditionary learning or traditional is a better fit.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:11     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For 4th Grade:

School-Within-School #2
Two Rivers PCS at 4th Street #1 (Sibling got in via lotto)
Two Rivers PCS at Young #6
Maury Elementary School #2
Brent Elementary School #4

Is Two Rivers a no-brainer for MS vs Stuart Hobson?



Depends on how you feel about the commute, I guess. And smaller vs larger schools. I don't think it's a no-brainer, since your child is still two years away and Stuart-Hobson is improving.


The commute isn't really an issue. I haven't been thrilled with the ES my kid is in currently - there are a lot of behavior issues that aren't dealt with consistently/effectively. I wonder if it will be worse at the MS level?
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:04     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:For 4th Grade:

School-Within-School #2
Two Rivers PCS at 4th Street #1 (Sibling got in via lotto)
Two Rivers PCS at Young #6
Maury Elementary School #2
Brent Elementary School #4

Is Two Rivers a no-brainer for MS vs Stuart Hobson?



Depends on how you feel about the commute, I guess. And smaller vs larger schools. I don't think it's a no-brainer, since your child is still two years away and Stuart-Hobson is improving.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2020 11:03     Subject: Re:2020-2021 Lottery Results
Anonymous wrote:For 4th Grade:

School-Within-School #2
Two Rivers PCS at 4th Street #1 (Sibling got in via lotto)
Two Rivers PCS at Young #6
Maury Elementary School #2
Brent Elementary School #4

Is Two Rivers a no-brainer for MS vs Stuart Hobson?



I don't have a child in MS but eventually all 6-8 at Two Rivers will have to commute to the Young Campus.