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06.02.08, 06:37 AM NY Schools
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well, i finally found out why i didnt get a preK letter- evidently they didnt get my app. The DOE is so dumb- this process, while simple, clearly didnt work [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.02.08, 06:37 AM Flag
 

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that sucks. So now what? Do they still allow you to apply for Sept [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:43 AM Flag
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Yes, if you throw a hissy fit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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good for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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op- for preK??? there arent enough spots- there are others that wont get in- why would they let me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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Believe me, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Stand your ground and they will cave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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so what do i say- let me go to psXXX? i really think this process should be done online [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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No, to correct this matter you need to go to the school and speak w/ the parent coordinator [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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can i do it over the phone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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No. Go to the school fill out the application and request a copy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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but what application is there at this point? the lottery is over, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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Not if you never received the application. make a fuss - email Klein - demand an application! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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i filled out the application that i printed out online- DOE said they dont have my application- meaning they either didnt receive it or they lost it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:55 AM Flag
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did you keep a copy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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i sure hope so, i will have to check in my mess of an apt when i get home tonight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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then bring it to the school personally (keep another copy) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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And that, ladies and gentlemen, is WHY YOU SEND THESE THINGS CERTIFIED MAIL. So you have proof that you sent it. Duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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Yes. Not receiving your application means that they are dumb...not that their was a postal problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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there not their go back to grammar school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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there are flaws with the process- thats my issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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maybe so but her child should not suffer because of "flaws" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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Seriously, how many times have you not gotten an letter bec of the post office? It has never happened to me once & I have lived my whole life in NYC. I just don't buy that excuse [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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I agree. I have almost never had a postal problem in my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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op- agree- DOE is dumb- if a computer program was supposed to place kids in schools, then the whole thing should have been online and you could get a confirmation # immediately [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Can you honestly not understand that NOT EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO A COMPUTER OR IS COMPUTER LITERATE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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Then have them work with the school staff & use computer at school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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np: Why didn't you just send the application return receipt? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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My son still has not received a letter, but according to the school he is on their list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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282. Why are you waiting for yours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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Didn't your application require a posted postcard, so you would know when they received it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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