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06.14.08, 10:09 AM General Topics
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DS got NEST. I thought we had decided to just go to local zoned school (Brooklyn) because of commute, etc. DH had thought we'd decided to send him to NEST if he got in. Pros and cons? All thoughts welcome!!! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.14.08, 10:09 AM Flag

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:10 AM Flag

OP: 99. Actually, a perfect score. He didn't miss anything. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:11 AM Flag

based on that it might be worth it to send to Nest because they can accelerate rather than just enrich [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:12 AM Flag

how far (time wise) would the commute be? do either of you work in Manhattan? Any families at NEST use yellow school buses? Do both of you work and do you have younger/older kids? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:12 AM Flag

OP: DH works in Manhattan (times square); I SAH. Older DD in 3rd grade, younger in preschool. This would mean 3 kids, 3 schools. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:31 AM Flag

a few thoguth from OR: well,,dh could do drop-off in mornings...also, you could look into having older dd attend NEST for middle school and up if you like what you see. My friends a the school think the math and sicence is great, btw, but their kids are very young. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:51 AM Flag

I couldn't respond to the post I wanted to, but I will be in almost the same position. DD will be in school in Brooklyn, and son might be at a Citywide (we still haven't heard about his placement). I am so torn! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag

were you notified by regular mail or hand delivery? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:16 AM Flag

More than any other reason, i hope for a or n to avoid the horrendous middle school app stress, incl test prep. Congrats...and a good yr to be a boy! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:16 AM Flag

np: right now gender balance is pure speculation [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:17 AM Flag

Go to NEST. If you hate it, then go to zoned school. Won't work the other way around. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:17 AM Flag

This is sound advice. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:18 AM Flag

np. ITA. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 11:28 AM Flag

OP: DH argues that we cannot give up this opportunity for our son. But I think about what we'd be giving up! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.14.08, 10:32 AM Flag

Post if you're going to give it up. So we can get another shot. [ Reply | More