UrbanBaby

06.04.08, 10:25 AM New York City
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Please tell me what to do. Went to our Public School Kindergarden orientation this morning and our school is overcrowded and they do not have spots for all zoned kids next year. My MIL lives across the street from our zoned elementary school and our daughter is the seventh child in that extended family to attend (but our first, so no siblings). Have got to get her in. How do I make that happen? We moved to neighborhood so she could go to the school. I am beside myself. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 06.04.08, 10:25 AM Flag

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well, have sex with some influential politicians who can make this happen. Beside that. Let's see. Donate enough money so the school can construct more class room space? Sorry, in these times there are no guarantees anymore. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:27 AM Flag

OP - I wish I were in a laughing mood...I really need pragmatic advice from someone who knows how to work the system...There must be a way... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:28 AM Flag

no. For one simple reason. Public education is just that. You trying to gain an advantage by working around the rules is not going to help anybody but you. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:31 AM Flag

honestly, since I can't afford anything other than Public Education, I'm not sure I care if I'm helping anyone else. I want the best I can get for my child. End of story. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:52 AM Flag

np I am sorry for you. Talk to everyone you can. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 11:18 AM Flag

You have to use whatever influence you have. Who do you know who knows someone on the school board? Call in any connection you have. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:28 AM Flag

which school? are they having a lottery? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:29 AM Flag

you mentioned nieces/nephews who attend or attended---can their parents talk to the current teacher or try to get a connection for you from the inside? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:31 AM Flag

Talk to everyone & anyone in the school office to get your name on the waiting list. G&T letters come out next week, and I'm sure some seats will open after those acceptances are due back. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:32 AM Flag

What school is this? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 10:48 AM Flag

What school had an orientation for K this morning and told you some of you would not be allowed to come? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 11:13 AM Flag

when there isn't room for everyone, they decide based on when you register. when did your register? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 11:25 AM Flag

So they let you register and then told you that they might not have room? I have never heard of this. What school? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.04.08, 11:47 AM Flag