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07.01.08, 07:30 AM General Topics
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i just found out we're moving back to manhattan. i need a good public K for my DC for this year. where should i move? anyone btdt? i can only research online since it's too late for touring. tia we're open to any neigbhorhood that has a great school. please state your reasons why i should move to this area. TIA [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.01.08, 07:30 AM Flag
 

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You should contact the DOE -- Office of Gifted & Talented Programs now to see if your dc can test for a G&T program. I believe they are offering testing for kids moving into NYC over the summer, but don't know the details. Email them now, don't delay. The good zoned schools tend to be in District 2 and District 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Less than half a percent of all children are G&T. Why do you automatically assume that hers are? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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i dont' think you have to be a genius to be g&t [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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not genius but the kid needs a certain level of maturity and intelligence to make the cut-off. It is not a nilly-willy test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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I thought they considered all those 98% scores g&t in nyc. That would make at least 2% g&t, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Nah - 90% and over are G&T according to the BOE. Always worth a shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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PS 173. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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29 in Brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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is it hard to find housing there? i thought it was a bit difficult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Depends how big a place you need and how much you can afford. Three bedrooms will likely be harder than two, but if you have quite a bit to spend (6K) you can rent a house. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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PS 87 on the UWS or PS 6 on the UES [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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insideschools.org is a helpful site if you want to look up any of these schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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UES has tons of good zoned schools and is a very family friendly area (lots of parks, museums, after school activities, weekend sports leagues etc.) If you like a traditional school, look at apartments in the 158 and 6 zones. If you like progressive, look for an apt. in 290. The 290 and 158 areas are a lot less expensive than the apartments zoned for ps 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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add 183 to the mix of good UES schools. 290 and 6 are a bit more overcrowded than 158 and 183. and the areas east of 2nd which are zoned for 290 and 158 are really a "deal" for manhattan apartments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Yes, but 290 is REALLY overcrowded and there isn't a playground. I would do 6, then 158 on the UES depending on what apartment you find. (Not that you should limit yourself to the UES). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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-- Oh, and it's nice to be near the park, near families, TONS of kids stuff up there. But you might have an UWS/UES or commuting preference. Most of the city is child friendly now. The Village and Tribeca are as well, also near Gramercy Park there is a good public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Depending on what neighborhoods you like and what you can afford, I think you'd be really happy moving into the PS87 zone on the UWS. It's just a great family-friendly neighborhood, 2 great parks (Central and Riverside), tons of playgrounds, museums, etc etc. And you can try the G & T testing if it's available and still be near several good programs if you opt to go that route instead of 87 in the end. This may be true on UES, with PS 6, etc, too, but I'm talking about what I know best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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If you're looking into Queens, PS 196 and 101 in Forest Hills are excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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