Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 08:26     Subject: Re:When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:Looking at these numbers - forget about an elementary school, BASIS needs to open a second middle school only campus that feeds into their main campus for high school.


No, Latin needs to open up a third middle to high school campus.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 08:25     Subject: Re:When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:Looking at these numbers - forget about an elementary school, BASIS needs to open a second middle school only campus that feeds into their main campus for high school.


We definitely need more acceptable middle school seats.

My biggest takeaway from this year is that it’s impossible to get into DCI and big increase in waitlist numbers at Basis and Latin.

It’s only going to get more competitive in subsequent years, not less
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 08:25     Subject: When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:My theory: more families who like Latin and Basis are staying in places Shaw and Petworth for DCPS elementary, and then trying for Latin/Basis.


That’s a huge mistake as competition for seats increases at both schools every year and your chances significantly decreases each passing year. Odds are not in your favor.

Statistically better to move to the burbs for much better elementary and guaranteed pyramid thru high school because you will be shut out in middle. It’s a numbers game and that is the reality.



What are you deigning to visit this forum full of city dwellers?



I’m a city dweller and considering moving to the burbs if I need to and above is correct. You know there are many families like us.


What is there to consider? Just start moving.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 08:20     Subject: When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:What is up with the MV numbers for preK at the Cooke campus? 115 prek3 seats this year up from 33 last year? Such a significant increase, anyone have insight into that?


Is it because they bought that building kitty corner?
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 08:18     Subject: Re:When will waitlist info come out?
Looking at these numbers - forget about an elementary school, BASIS needs to open a second middle school only campus that feeds into their main campus for high school.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 08:16     Subject: When will waitlist info come out?
What is up with the MV numbers for preK at the Cooke campus? 115 prek3 seats this year up from 33 last year? Such a significant increase, anyone have insight into that?
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 08:10     Subject: When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is it me (only looked at a handful) or are more parents also choosing to stay at a DCPS than a charter?


I looked my IB and a couple of other DCPS and their waitlist is even shorter than before, so I will say that it depends on the school that you looked.


I agree-- the Seaton PK3 waitlist seems really short this year, but Garrison is long, even though those schools are quite similar and nearby each other... I do think there's less "churn" in my neighborhood (Bloomingdale/Eckington) as certain charters have seen their performance lag, DCPS has improved, and in general people are just sticking with what they have rather than constantly trying to eke out an incremental improvement.


Really because Langley did not fill any grades except preK 3. Lots spots in prek 4, K and upper grades.


That's typical of Langley and consistent with past years. Downtown wants Langley to grow so they always offer plenty of seats.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 08:05     Subject: When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is it me (only looked at a handful) or are more parents also choosing to stay at a DCPS than a charter?


I looked my IB and a couple of other DCPS and their waitlist is even shorter than before, so I will say that it depends on the school that you looked.


I agree-- the Seaton PK3 waitlist seems really short this year, but Garrison is long, even though those schools are quite similar and nearby each other... I do think there's less "churn" in my neighborhood (Bloomingdale/Eckington) as certain charters have seen their performance lag, DCPS has improved, and in general people are just sticking with what they have rather than constantly trying to eke out an incremental improvement.


Really because Langley did not fill any grades except preK 3. Lots spots in prek 4, K and upper grades.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 07:59     Subject: Re:When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Wow, Inspired teaching loses a lot of kids in 5th and 6th grade, about 1/2 the kids in the grade. That is a lot.


It's more like 1/4 to 1/3. Not all the waitlisters accept their spots.


No it’s 1/2 the class. The numbers are right there in the past 2 years how many seats are open


No. I have a kid in one of those classes and I was curious about this so I counted.

The number of offers made is greater than the number of open seats. Because not everyone accepts their offer.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 07:58     Subject: Re:When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:Looks like what few seats open to non-feeder kids at DCI get filled with siblings. There is no chance if you are not from a feeder or have no sibling at the school.


Next year they will have more feeder kids than seats.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 07:55     Subject: Re:When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wow, Inspired teaching loses a lot of kids in 5th and 6th grade, about 1/2 the kids in the grade. That is a lot.


It's more like 1/4 to 1/3. Not all the waitlisters accept their spots.


No it’s 1/2 the class. The numbers are right there in the past 2 years how many seats are open
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 07:51     Subject: When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is it me (only looked at a handful) or are more parents also choosing to stay at a DCPS than a charter?


I looked my IB and a couple of other DCPS and their waitlist is even shorter than before, so I will say that it depends on the school that you looked.


I agree-- the Seaton PK3 waitlist seems really short this year, but Garrison is long, even though those schools are quite similar and nearby each other... I do think there's less "churn" in my neighborhood (Bloomingdale/Eckington) as certain charters have seen their performance lag, DCPS has improved, and in general people are just sticking with what they have rather than constantly trying to eke out an incremental improvement.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 07:18     Subject: When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:Is it me (only looked at a handful) or are more parents also choosing to stay at a DCPS than a charter?


I looked my IB and a couple of other DCPS and their waitlist is even shorter than before, so I will say that it depends on the school that you looked.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 07:11     Subject: When will waitlist info come out?
Is it me (only looked at a handful) or are more parents also choosing to stay at a DCPS than a charter?
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2024 07:10     Subject: Re:When will waitlist info come out?
Anonymous wrote:Wow, Inspired teaching loses a lot of kids in 5th and 6th grade, about 1/2 the kids in the grade. That is a lot.


It's more like 1/4 to 1/3. Not all the waitlisters accept their spots.