Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would choose stokes over Powell so you have a good chance of getting into DCI. Most UMCdamilies leave Powell and BM because they don’t want macfarland middle school.

This right here. To me this would be the clear tie-breaker.

Middle school comes up quicker than you think and you could be in a panic if you don’t have an option. Stokes decreases that concern significantly.

Why give up a good chance at middle school for a school at which you know for certain you’ll have to: (1) take your (not good) chances in the lottery; (2) go private; or (3) leave DC.

My DC went to BMPV for elementary and PP is correct. Like many of DC's classmates, we switched to a DCI feeder in fifth grade specifically for DCI. A few families try MacFarland, few stay through 8th, and many use fifth to lottery for O-A, Latin, Basis, and/or DCI feeders. Really unclear what younger families will do now that DCI isn't a guarantee. I wouldn't want to switch my child in fifth to MV or Stokes only to strike out for DCI in sixth. I've heard mixed things about how good/bad the DCI odds will be after this year for new students (i.e., those without sibling preference), so I guess it depends on how that goes.

Call up Stokes and ask to speak to the Family Coordinator, who can put you in touch with the Room Parent for your child's grade. Ask that parent any questions you might have. My daughter is at Stokes Brookland--transferred there from a DCPS school starting in third grade--and we have loved it. Also love the fact she will be going to DCI for middle and high school.

Anonymous wrote:I would choose stokes over Powell so you have a good chance of getting into DCI. Most UMCdamilies leave Powell and BM because they don’t want macfarland middle school.

This right here. To me this would be the clear tie-breaker.

Middle school comes up quicker than you think and you could be in a panic if you don’t have an option. Stokes decreases that concern significantly.

Why give up a good chance at middle school for a school at which you know for certain you’ll have to: (1) take your (not good) chances in the lottery; (2) go private; or (3) leave DC.

Is there any chance of getting off the waitlist at Powell for the 2nd grade. English Dominant home but previous spanish immersion education since preschool?