UrbanBaby

06.15.08, 04:31 AM NY Schools
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I'm really upset that my kid didn't get into Anderson. There I said it. I know that we're not "entitled" to Anderson, I jusst really wish we got it. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.15.08, 04:31 AM Flag

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Did your dc get placed at another school? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:33 AM Flag

Yes. ps 9. I know we are very lucky but still, I wanted her in Anderson. I wanted K-8 and I wanted her to get the accellerated work that we are doing at home. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:53 AM Flag

np: You're "really upset" that your kid got into one of the best G&T programs in Manhattan?? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:55 AM Flag

Despite what people say here I know people with dc at other district G&T and they are doing the same work as Anderson dc. Anderson does have the advantage of K-8 though. GL, I am sure that dc will thrive. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:57 AM Flag

We don't have our letter yet, but I know I will be a little disappointed if we don't get into Anderson (and I'm not really expecting that we will). It's normal to feel disappointed. But it doesn't mean your dc won't get a good education or have terrific opportunities down the road. A is a great school, but there are lots of other good schools in this city. Where did you end up? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:39 AM Flag

I know. I made peace with our third choice before we got the letter, but still. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:40 AM Flag

Are you 99/PS 166 3rd choice mom? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:43 AM Flag

Where I live, parents would give an arm and a leg to be able to send their kid to a school like PS9 G&T. You are pathetic! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:59 AM Flag

ITA. My dc didn't make it fo A neither... I'm happy that we got our 2nd choice (NEST), but it would have been ecstatic if dc got into A. I know how you feel..... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:38 AM Flag

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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:37 PM Flag

I know how you feel. I will get over it, but I really liked the school. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:40 PM Flag