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06.12.08, 11:45 AM NY Schools
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How depressing is this Inside Schools forum post? Puts our issues in perspective: "I am 8th grader now and graduating in this june18. I want to transfer into a differnt school then the one i got in becuase my mom missunderstood the question my gidence counselor asked her. my school is having a 9th grade but i dont want to stay there an when i try apealing they say i cant. is there any other way i can get to transfer into a differnt school. i really want to go to ACORN HS." [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.12.08, 11:45 AM Flag
 

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I hope those spelling error were caused by you and the kid actually knows how to write in English. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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np: maybe that's why the student wants to switch schools. Looks like someone whose first language is not english (especially because the mom misunderstood the "gidence" counselor's question). Unfortunately, it's really hard to get a transfer except for safety reasons or under NCLB, and even then, it's not easy. Sounds like the mom is not able to act as a good advocate. Gotta admire that kid for getting to Inside schools forum! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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ITA re: perspective! The Inside Schools staffer posted a thoughtful reply: "The appeals process has ended for this year. You can try going to an enrollment office in August to get a different placement, by telling the officials that your mother misunderstood what she was asked. They might be able to allow you to transfer. Special offices open up at the end of August for students who are new to NYC and those who need a transfer for specific reasons. However it might not be all bad for you to stay in your current school for 9th grade and then re-apply to high school for 10th. You might have a better shot at getting into the high school of your choice by filling out the application again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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