Anonymous
04/16/2015 01:38
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As a person who has done a lot of work at a poorly regarded school to improve its reputation in the community, I have always been confused about what the booster parents of 2 year olds are actually doing in schools. They talk about the school, they write emails about the school, they come to a PTA meeting or two, and they make much about how they will be sending their child there. Sometimes they do, and sometimes they're really sad to say that they accepted a spot at a charter, or OOB, or have decided to relocate to Dallas, or whatever else. People at struggling schools face uphill battles on a number of issues. At this point, I don't really trust the commitment of parents without children in the school beyond a short term set of helpful assists, if only because at some point, those people will be fairly apologetic that their kid got into MV or something and their support can no longer be relied on.
Yup. You said it much better than I did. This is why it's not helpful to boost a school you aren't enrolled in/at.
Precisely. Enroll or get out of the way.
Anonymous
04/16/2015 01:34
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Totally Cleveland. GL, OP - those boosters are a force to be reckoned with.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 23:27
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
About five or six years ago I remember going to Upshur Pool every weekend with my son and there was this Uber booster from West EC who would always be there going on and on about how great West is, blah, blah, blah. The first couple times was OK, but by the third time I somehow knew that I did not want my child to go to West. At some point too much boosting makes you wary.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 22:48
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:As a person who has done a lot of work at a poorly regarded school to improve its reputation in the community, I have always been confused about what the booster parents of 2 year olds are actually doing in schools. They talk about the school, they write emails about the school, they come to a PTA meeting or two, and they make much about how they will be sending their child there. Sometimes they do, and sometimes they're really sad to say that they accepted a spot at a charter, or OOB, or have decided to relocate to Dallas, or whatever else. People at struggling schools face uphill battles on a number of issues. At this point, I don't really trust the commitment of parents without children in the school beyond a short term set of helpful assists, if only because at some point, those people will be fairly apologetic that their kid got into MV or something and their support can no longer be relied on.
Yup. You said it much better than I did. This is why it's not helpful to boost a school you aren't enrolled in/at.
Actually neither of you really said anything at all to support your point. Isn't their help enough? Why do you need to trust their commitment in the long-term? Do they hurt something or someone by stepping in to help?
Anonymous
04/15/2015 22:39
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:As a person who has done a lot of work at a poorly regarded school to improve its reputation in the community, I have always been confused about what the booster parents of 2 year olds are actually doing in schools. They talk about the school, they write emails about the school, they come to a PTA meeting or two, and they make much about how they will be sending their child there. Sometimes they do, and sometimes they're really sad to say that they accepted a spot at a charter, or OOB, or have decided to relocate to Dallas, or whatever else. People at struggling schools face uphill battles on a number of issues. At this point, I don't really trust the commitment of parents without children in the school beyond a short term set of helpful assists, if only because at some point, those people will be fairly apologetic that their kid got into MV or something and their support can no longer be relied on.
Yup. You said it much better than I did. This is why it's not helpful to boost a school you aren't enrolled in/at.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 22:31
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Seaton
Anonymous
04/15/2015 22:29
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Good luck PS3 parents. When you get a sec visit the "ward 6 middle schools" thread for a glimpse of your future. Peer pressure only goes so far.
PS3 is a long way from middle school and the fact is there are a limited number of preschool seats at charters and WOTP schools. It's either IB or the burbs if you're going to let middle school be the issue for your 3 year old.
+1. Middle school is a long way off. I'm not about to forego free preschool and move to the burbs for something so far in the future.
LMAO. Love this. just What do you think the parents of today's 4th graders said 5 years ago pps?
Once again, where are all of these PK3 children going to go if not their IB? Only a handful will get into LAMB or Yu Ying (although if it weren't for my naivety in thinking my kid would have those options, I would have left the city many years ago and never given my IB a shot)
Look, I have never promised anyone I would continue with my IB through any grade - we may one day opt for charters, private or even moving - but the IB has been a good option for my child the last 4 years and I will tell that to any parent who asks. If that's considered peer pressure then so be it.
No judging you in any way pp. Will you do me a couple favors though? 1. Read the thread 2. Come back when DC is in 4th grade and let us know what you think then about your options? Just curious how much it changes between now and then.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 22:10
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
As a person who has done a lot of work at a poorly regarded school to improve its reputation in the community, I have always been confused about what the booster parents of 2 year olds are actually doing in schools. They talk about the school, they write emails about the school, they come to a PTA meeting or two, and they make much about how they will be sending their child there. Sometimes they do, and sometimes they're really sad to say that they accepted a spot at a charter, or OOB, or have decided to relocate to Dallas, or whatever else. People at struggling schools face uphill battles on a number of issues. At this point, I don't really trust the commitment of parents without children in the school beyond a short term set of helpful assists, if only because at some point, those people will be fairly apologetic that their kid got into MV or something and their support can no longer be relied on.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 21:40
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Good luck PS3 parents. When you get a sec visit the "ward 6 middle schools" thread for a glimpse of your future. Peer pressure only goes so far.
PS3 is a long way from middle school and the fact is there are a limited number of preschool seats at charters and WOTP schools. It's either IB or the burbs if you're going to let middle school be the issue for your 3 year old.
+1. Middle school is a long way off. I'm not about to forego free preschool and move to the burbs for something so far in the future.
LMAO. Love this. just What do you think the parents of today's 4th graders said 5 years ago pps?
Once again, where are all of these PK3 children going to go if not their IB? Only a handful will get into LAMB or Yu Ying (although if it weren't for my naivety in thinking my kid would have those options, I would have left the city many years ago and never given my IB a shot)
Look, I have never promised anyone I would continue with my IB through any grade - we may one day opt for charters, private or even moving - but the IB has been a good option for my child the last 4 years and I will tell that to any parent who asks. If that's considered peer pressure then so be it.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 21:39
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
+1. Middle school is a long way off. I'm not about to forego free preschool and move to the burbs for something so far in the future.
LMAO. Love this. just What do you think the parents of today's 4th graders said 5 years ago pps?
So what? We like where we live. We like free preschool. If it doesn't work out to stay in the city, we'll move. Not a big deal.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 21:15
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Good luck PS3 parents. When you get a sec visit the "ward 6 middle schools" thread for a glimpse of your future. Peer pressure only goes so far.
PS3 is a long way from middle school and the fact is there are a limited number of preschool seats at charters and WOTP schools. It's either IB or the burbs if you're going to let middle school be the issue for your 3 year old.
+1. Middle school is a long way off. I'm not about to forego free preschool and move to the burbs for something so far in the future.
LMAO. Love this. just What do you think the parents of today's 4th graders said 5 years ago pps?
Anonymous
04/15/2015 20:41
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:I don't know about peer pressure, but we (DCPS) want you to enroll in our schools. And we put a lot of time and effort into communicating this to our schools and they know that the more kids they get the more funding they get, so it's in their best interests to get as many kids as possible. And this is a good thing because it often results in schools being willing to make thoughtful accommodations--and improve--because of parent pressure, pressure to compete for "market share" with charters, etc.
Thanks, DCPS, for encouraging us to ask for what we think our kids need! It's good to know we are doing the right thing!
Anonymous
04/15/2015 20:40
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Good luck PS3 parents. When you get a sec visit the "ward 6 middle schools" thread for a glimpse of your future. Peer pressure only goes so far.
PS3 is a long way from middle school and the fact is there are a limited number of preschool seats at charters and WOTP schools. It's either IB or the burbs if you're going to let middle school be the issue for your 3 year old.
+1. Middle school is a long way off. I'm not about to forego free preschool and move to the burbs for something so far in the future.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 20:34
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Anonymous wrote:Good luck PS3 parents. When you get a sec visit the "ward 6 middle schools" thread for a glimpse of your future. Peer pressure only goes so far.
PS3 is a long way from middle school and the fact is there are a limited number of preschool seats at charters and WOTP schools. It's either IB or the burbs if you're going to let middle school be the issue for your 3 year old.
Anonymous
04/15/2015 20:26
Subject: Peer Pressure to enroll in your IB?
Good luck PS3 parents. When you get a sec visit the "ward 6 middle schools" thread for a glimpse of your future. Peer pressure only goes so far.