NYC Schools
- NYC Schools Computer School "exmissions"? I swore I would never use that word, but anyone have any info on whether most Computer School kids get a high school placement they are happy with?
- NYC Schools Middle school woes...(more)
- Was it one you ranked?
- Sorry
- NYC Schools Anyone have a child at Brooklyn Latin or Brooklyn Tech? What do you like, and dislike, about the school. Thanks.
- NYC Schools Elementary Need a lawyer to go against NYC DOE We have no $$ for big name attys..any recs?
- Honestly, the attys are well worth it. They know what they are doing. That Regina woman is a powerhouse
- That's not what she wants. Not a special Ed case.
- how about any pro bono lawyers? NYLawyers for the Public Interest?
- Asvocates for Children
- Honestly, the attys are well worth it. They know what they are doing. That Regina woman is a powerhouse
- NYC Schools Unique baby girl names?
- Uniqua
- why did you pick the schools board for this?
- NYC Schools Considering impartial hearing - any advice?...(more)
- NYC Schools Ds was waitlisted at center school- is everyone who doesn't get in waitlisted? tia
- no - some people are rejected outright if it's not a good fit
- NYC Schools Landmark High School on 18th St. ~ any experience/advice?...(more)
- NYC Schools NY is the least free state but CT is trying real hard to win that honor.
- You know that you're posting on the NYC Schools board, nimrod?
- You used Nimrod! ARe you also in your mid-40's and forgetful?
- No.....
- You used Nimrod! ARe you also in your mid-40's and forgetful?
- You know that you're posting on the NYC Schools board, nimrod?
- NYC Schools Way to go CT! You just made all te law abiding people like criminals, made the unarmed sitting ducks, and the criminalsvery happy I'd say.
- real criminals who have bad intentions very happy...^
- soldiers in our military have to undergo background checks (i did in the air force). why should potential gun owners not be subject to the same checks?
- THEY ALREADY DO! That isn't the issue with the CT law.
- You are not well informed. Read up b/f spouting off
- he certificate to buy ammo is the dumbest
- the^
- NYC Schools I loathe living in the northeast but DH's job is here and I can't make enough to support us elsewhere. DH is fine here. Short of a divorce I guess I am stuck until I die or dcs
- graduate or DH retires. ^
- i'm here too. why do you hate it so much? i love it.
- There'sno freedom here. Every time you turn around, a new tax or restriction is being implemented. Am also not a fan of winter.
- which state?
- All of them except New Hampshire (and that's too darn cold)
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/28/new-york-least-free-state_n_2972080.html
- All of them except New Hampshire (and that's too darn cold)
- What an odd thing to say. But there is an obvious solution, which is to get more skills so that you can earn enough to be free far away from here.
- Easy to say but not to do for a middle aged working mom
- Eh
- Easy to say but not to do for a middle aged working mom
- which state?
- There'sno freedom here. Every time you turn around, a new tax or restriction is being implemented. Am also not a fan of winter.
- NYC Schools What is your 7th grader doing in Math, Science, Social Studies and extras? Public or private? Asking with the backdrop of NYC high school applications.
- math: Algebra. Science: sound, cell replication (can't remember the rest), social studies: Ancient Civilization. Also doing band and mandarin
- Your school is ....Avenues?
- surprised...algebra taught in 8th grade in our suburban public school
- At Hunter, it would be English; Communications & Theater (including playwriting); Environmental Science; Global Studies I (a 6 semester sequence) - studying six ancient...(more)
- math: Algebra. Science: sound, cell replication (can't remember the rest), social studies: Ancient Civilization. Also doing band and mandarin
- NYC Schools Dwight? Anyone with kids there and what do you think?
- Met someone who teaches there and whose ds goes there b/c our kids went to camp together. Got a good vibe, and they think it's good enough that they send their own dc there.
- NYC Schools Tutor/sitter pricing...(more)
- NYC Schools If we move to nyc and ds has been taking Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth online courses at his old school, will he qualify for one of the specialized HS programs?
- no
- no idea what that is. to get int stuy, science or tech you have to take a test - shsat
- they could not possibly are less about those courses
- Irrelevant
- no way to know
- has nothing to do with getting into those schools.
- Irrelevant. Needs to take teh shsat
- Those courses have nothing to do w the admissions processes
- If he does well on the tests.
- no.
- NYC Schools Anyone get off the WL at Hunter - Im guessing there is no chancewe will get a call, right?
- That waitlist really does move.
- Thanks. Do you have any idea of "how much" it moves? I am asking since they seem so against us calling to ask.
- Some years it moved over 10 spots. Other years, just 1 or 2.
- Wow, why so much volatility? And is that overall or just in boys or girls?
- Some years it moved over 10 spots. Other years, just 1 or 2.
- Thanks. Do you have any idea of "how much" it moves? I am asking since they seem so against us calling to ask.
- I know people off the waitlist at Hunter. Sometimes it happens later though - in K-2.
- Thanks - Not sure I would move at that point. Seems a bit disruptive.
- For K or HS?
- K
- That waitlist really does move.
- NYC Schools Does anyone know the avg class size of K at the success academies in NYC?
- 24 I think.
- NYC Schools What are the differences between Bard Manhattan and Bard Queens?
- NYC Schools Has Dalton been discussed? What happened?
- See article in NYT
- NYC Schools Etiquette question - we are applying to Private School and there is a reception tonight for prospective students at someone's home. Do we bring a hostess gift?? Or just show up...(more)
- tough one. I'd say don't bring gift, do send note.
- No no hostess gift in this case. Do send a thank you note later though
- Never show up empty handed. Hostess gift is a nice gesture. Thank you card after
- +1
- something simple in this case since typically the school is the "host" in the hosts' space. EG, in the summer, we brought a bouqet of herbs from the garden for an alumni...(more)
- NYC Schools Any school moms on? Just got my first WL...
- - no subject -...(more)
- NYC Schools What's the deal with the DOE-issued metrocards? the lady at school said dd's had 3 rides/day, mine is unlimited. does that mean I can just ride all over the city, or is it...(more)
- Each student card is good for three trips. They say that so one trip to school, one trip to after school activity and one trip home. Also only works M-F
- yes but they also gave me one - and said it was unlimited. that can't be right, can it?
- Really? Damn, I have to pay to take the kids to school and back!!! No metrocard for me
- you mean regularly or during the strike? totally unfair. I don't even really need it - we are carpooling but car will be in the shop a few days next week, which is why I asked...(more)
- Reguarly. You asked for a card for a few days?
- yeah, I did. They had sent an email saying that all bus kids were getting them, and we hadn't. I assumed they had gone home in backpacks and had no idea she would give me two of...(more)
- Reguarly. You asked for a card for a few days?
- you mean regularly or during the strike? totally unfair. I don't even really need it - we are carpooling but car will be in the shop a few days next week, which is why I asked...(more)
- Really? Damn, I have to pay to take the kids to school and back!!! No metrocard for me
- Does that include transfers?
- Never used it for transfer. I assume so
- yes but they also gave me one - and said it was unlimited. that can't be right, can it?
- pisses me off that you get one. ds always had a meyro catd (yellow bus wasn't available) and I pay my own way to go with him
- Why does it piss you off? Why can't you get one? Do you live too close? If you are 1.5 miles away from school, you can get one
- no. my dcs can getone. parents neber have. onlu bus strike parents get t
- Oh yes, I use my card and dc use the school issued ones.
- the double standard bothers me.
- Oh yes, I use my card and dc use the school issued ones.
- no. my dcs can getone. parents neber have. onlu bus strike parents get t
- Why does it piss you off? Why can't you get one? Do you live too close? If you are 1.5 miles away from school, you can get one
- Each student card is good for three trips. They say that so one trip to school, one trip to after school activity and one trip home. Also only works M-F
- NYC Schools School madness over - just had last tour/interview. 12 schools (off year entry). Thank God it's over.
- NYC Schools Damn - setting function isn't working. Help PG!
- NYC Schools 10yo writing essay for her private school application - should it be "perfect" or should we leave in a few of her misspellings so it won't be so obvious we helped?
- take it to UB
- I would not leave misspellings in the essay.
- op = thank you for your reply and advice
- Good luck
- Thank you ;o)
- Good luck
- op = thank you for your reply and advice
- is she typing? wouldn't spell check catch these?
- handwritten ....is that bad??
- I have no idea! maybe ask on urbanbaby? they're all over the private school app stuff
- No. Handwritten is fine.
- handwritten ....is that bad??
- Fix as little as possible, but spelling errors are picked up on spell check so you can fix that.
- No one is flaming this asshole for writing her daughter's essay for her???
- She made it pretty clear that it is her dd's essay. She is worried about spelling not rewrites.
- do not leave mistakes in spelling or grammar. work with dc to fix those, but don't change the essay in theme, etc. in any way. It should sound like your dc, but look like your...(more)
- ^ and I had my dc revisit one essay a few times until he saw the grammar issues. Once he did that, the other essays came in more carefully edited.
- No misspellings.
- 10 yos have to write essays? That sucks.