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06.27.08, 15:55 PM General Topics
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is there a big difference btwn ps 3 and ps 41? is one better than the other or is there something really different to make you prefer one over the other. just starting my research b/c we need to move somewhere with good public schools. tia [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.27.08, 03:55 PM Flag

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I think District 2 is considering revising their zoning, so think carefully before you move somewhere, if you're trying to get into a good zone --- no guarantees. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:56 PM Flag

unfortunately i don't have a choice because i have to do public school. we're moving to manhattan this summer and need DC to start K. i'm calling schools before i sign a lease though to make sure i have a spot wherever i move. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:58 PM Flag

Which part of the city do you want/need to be in? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:59 PM Flag

mainly i want to be where there is a good public school as my first priority, but i'd also like to be somewhere pretty, convenient with nice parks to bring dc's and go for runs (that's just my wishlist....lol) other than that it doesn't really matter. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:01 PM Flag

it doesn't work that way, unfortunately. you must have proof of residence before they will tell you if there's a spot or not. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:01 PM Flag

not true. obviously they can't guarantee it will still be there but theyh can tell you if there is a spot. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:03 PM Flag

are you talking about after the school year starts? like, someone moves and there's suddenly a slot? because they won't tell you prior to registration. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:04 PM Flag

no, i've called some schools and they've told me whether or not there were spots as of now. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:05 PM Flag

well, 41 only finished registering dcs for fall today, so you didn't call 41. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:08 PM Flag

so far i've only left a message at 41 but i've called and spoken to some other schools in the city that answered my question. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:09 PM Flag

it worked that way at 41 this year. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:04 PM Flag

they're really not as different as you might think. 3 has mixed-age classes and is slightly more progressive in its philosophy. it also has more laid-back parents for the most part. other poster is right that you will probably be assigned to one or the other, so make sure you like both. how old is dc? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:03 PM Flag

DC is going to be 5 this summer so we need K for fall. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:04 PM Flag

and we'll have no way of seeing the school until school starts. last minute move back to manhattan. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:05 PM Flag

oh. it's a little late in the game then. i wouldn't count on getting a slot at an oversubscribed school. certainly not 41. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:07 PM Flag

why is 41 the more popular of the two? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:08 PM Flag