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06.18.08, 04:36 AM General Topics
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SOS! We are G&T 96th percentile and got a "shut out" letter. I left numerous messages on the phone numbers indicated in DOE letter, e-mailed all the G&T department e-mails i could find on internet, nobody came back to me yet.Someone here mentioned that even you show up there security will not let you in. What should i do? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.18.08, 04:36 AM Flag
 

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Let it go. Move on. Go to Gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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What do you mean "shut out?" Do you mean you didn't rank all options and did not get a spot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:00 AM Flag
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you could not have been shutout. my 90% dd was given a spot. did you not list all the options? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:04 AM Flag
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we ranked few options, got none. Now how can i get in touch with them to see what's left? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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I repeat...NO WAIT LISTS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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you are SOL. You should have ranked all your options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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That was your mistake. In order to be guaranteed a spot you had to rank ALL of your choices. There are no more spots left. Its over for you and you need to find a nice general ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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i don't think we need gen ed K. my ds is a fluent reader (and writer) and his math is on the 2nd grade level. It might be better for us just to stay home for another year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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OK. Then perhaps that is what you should do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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you should send him to school for the socialization. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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You are SOL then. They were clear that you had to list all the options to be guaranteed a spot. I don't mean to be snarky, but why didn't you follow the instructions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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we thought 96 is a good number :)))) Btw in the SOL letter says that they are willing to find a spot for us and suggest getting in touch, but how??? They do not pick up those phones :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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What is the wording of the letter that says you can find a spot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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"We can offer your child a placement in a program <> which you did not rank and which has not filled yet. If you would like to consider this option, please call .....by June 20th." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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Did they tell you specifically which program? If so, call that school too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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Try the Office of Student Enrollment (212-374-4948) or Office of Gifted and Talented Programs (212-374-5972). Those were listed as numbers for any questions on my acceptance. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:26 AM Flag
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You could also try emailing giftedandtalented@schools.nyc.gov with all the info on the form (child's name, OSIS, etc.) and state the school you'd like to accept into that's listed on your letter as an option for placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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left 2 or 3 messages on both... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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they just started vacations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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who started vacations? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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i would shut you out too- you sound really annoying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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of course i am, my apologies :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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OK, email Robin Aronow maybe she can give advice on G&T's that are not filled yet. What district are you?? Also, whenever you email anyone at DOE or OSEPO make sure Robin Aronow's is CC'd. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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212-374-4948. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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Thank you very much for advice!!! We are district 2. I'll also try to go there today, will see if they'll have to use their weapons to stop me from seeying someone :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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You had 7 schools to rank and if you would have done that your kid would have gotten a spot. Why didn't you do that especially now that you are willing to accept a school you didn't rank in the first place. Be glad that the DOE is willing to work with you on this. Just wait a couple of weeks and then follow up with the G&T folks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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in D2 the only schools with open spots are the ones in chinatown. What is your gen ed school? unless it's 198, I would send your child to gen ed for next year for the socialization aspect and apply to G&T again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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The goddess of NYC schools. OP, just wait for the dust to settle and then call the G&T office (phone numbers are on the web site). Don't panic. You have all summer long to work with the DOE on this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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My guess is that they have not called you back (and this is being generous) yet because they do not know what they have to offer you. It appears from the post on this board alone that many people only ranked some of the schools that they were offered and thus, there might be many people who are also in your shoes -- willing to accept an offer in a school that had not considered before. I would persist in attempting to reach them...and would most likely email and send a letter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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DOE may very well be trying to fill programs that were not highly popular with parents and ought to be happy to hear from you. If you can't get through to Tweed, ask your electeds for help -- City Council Member and Borough President. They can intercede with DOE or with the district superintendent. DOE has screwed up every admissions process they have touched (pre-k, G&T, middle schools) so don't feel bad about what you did or did not do right. The policy says your kid gets a seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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