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06.15.08, 20:50 PM NY Schools
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Now I have to make a decision that I'm sure many would want to have to make, but it's killing me. 99-DD didn't get A., but we got PS 9G&T. We are zoned for 199, and both schools are close (slightly closer to 199) So, the decision is, would you pick 199 or PS9GT? Any BTDT moms or stories much appreciated. TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.15.08, 08:50 PM Flag
 

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I have heard such great things about PS9G&T [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 03:59 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:01 AM Flag
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How many classes per grade will there be at PS 9 G&T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:05 AM Flag
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one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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That's the only big issue, otherwise it would be a no-brainer. But OP has a girl so I'd probably still go with PS9. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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just pick ps9! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 04:26 AM Flag
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no brainer go with g and t. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:27 AM Flag
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OP here -- can you explain why you say this with such certainty? The thing that puts me on the fence is the weirdness of having the three programs under one roof. Do you think the kids "get" the differences and it has an impact on them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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Go with 9, switch to 199 if dc is not happy. The reverse is not an option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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Actually this is not true, you can apply for G&T every year and kids are coming into PS9 from 87 and 9 in higher grades. But it's harder than moving into your zoned school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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np: good point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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I don't know anything about 199, but we're facing a similar decision with G&T vs zoned. Do you like the program at 199? Would you have been happy with DC at 199? I don't think the answer is at all automatically "pick G&T." There's a lot to be said for some gen-ed schools. And yes, I would be put off by the three programs in one school and I've heard the kids AND the parents are all very aware of the distinctions.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 05:57 AM Flag
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199 is great, but suffers from a serious overcrowding issue, with more on the horizon (a reason why we applied out at all) They gave up separate art room, music room, etc., for 7 incoming kindergartens. Otherwise, student body and parent body seem wonderful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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there are lots of kids in ps9G&T who are zoned for schools like 199 and 87. go for it. it is a great program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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