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[quote=Scarlett]how about this scenario – we don’t move from where we are now (92122), and we get lucky and get CHOICED in LJ schools. What, if anything, happens, when we move to Clairemont? If you get lucky to choice in – does that have to be re-done every time you move? Or is the choice “for life” so to speak – if desired?

I am just trying to play safe. IF I could get choiced in LJ or UC school I have no problem buying in Clairemont. But I may not be ok with the schools there and I don’t have money for private ones, so… I could delay buying the house until we see where the kid ends up choiced in. The choices are known in spring – so, if we don’t get the choice we wanted, we move then in summer (buy or rent) into a good public school neighborhood.

What problems do you see with this scenario?[/quote]
That actually sounds like a very good scenario.

Not sure the age of your kids – but the deadline (first/most important) for choice is in Feb… so you missed the window for 2010/2011 school year and you’ll need to be on top of it for the 2011/2012 year.

Too many parents don’t bother to work the system. It takes effort/research on the part of parents… but my data points of two good friends applying – both got their first choice schools. But they were diligent. Like I said – work both systems – choice and magnet to improve your odds. (They’re not mutually exclusive.)

[Anonymous]

I don’t post here much, more of a reader, but I do know a lot about SD schools, so wanted to respond.

You don’t have to re-apply when you move with choice. Once you are in, you are in that cluster/feeder through high school. However, it is important for you to know (and you probably do know this) that it is almost impossible to choice into LJ schools. My oldest was #3 on the Bird Rock list, and they only took one choice kid in the kindergarten class that year. I have known several people with similar high numbers who did not get in. The principal at Torrey Pines Elementary told the parents at a choice information event that they don’t take anyone and basically, no one’s child was getting in via choice. The principal at LJ Elementary said almost the same thing at an event I attended back when my oldest was going to K. They have to fill their empty spots with VEEP applicants first, and they have very few empty spots. UC will likely be your better bet.

Fortunately, there are a lot of great elementary schools in areas other than LJ, and once your kids are in whatever school you go to, you are going to meet parents who will be a wealth of information about middle and high school, whether it be in that cluster or outside. I know that has been the case for us. My kids are at an elementary in PB, and until your children are in the school, you really cannot know how good or bad it is. I never would have thought when we were considering kindergarten that I would even consider PB Middle as a school, and now, my plan is to send the kids there, and likely MBHS (though several years out).

Good luck! There are a lot of great schools and you will find the right one (and house)!

[Anonymous]

I don’t post here much, more of a reader, but I do know a lot about SD schools, so wanted to respond.

You don’t have to re-apply when you move with choice. Once you are in, you are in that cluster/feeder through high school. However, it is important for you to know (and you probably do know this) that it is almost impossible to choice into LJ schools. My oldest was #3 on the Bird Rock list, and they only took one choice kid in the kindergarten class that year. I have known several people with similar high numbers who did not get in. The principal at Torrey Pines Elementary told the parents at a choice information event that they don’t take anyone and basically, no one’s child was getting in via choice. The principal at LJ Elementary said almost the same thing at an event I attended back when my oldest was going to K. They have to fill their empty spots with VEEP applicants first, and they have very few empty spots. UC will likely be your better bet.

Fortunately, there are a lot of great elementary schools in areas other than LJ, and once your kids are in whatever school you go to, you are going to meet parents who will be a wealth of information about middle and high school, whether it be in that cluster or outside. I know that has been the case for us. My kids are at an elementary in PB, and until your children are in the school, you really cannot know how good or bad it is. I never would have thought when we were considering kindergarten that I would even consider PB Middle as a school, and now, my plan is to send the kids there, and likely MBHS (though several years out).

Good luck! There are a lot of great schools and you will find the right one (and house)!

[Anonymous]

I don’t post here much, more of a reader, but I do know a lot about SD schools, so wanted to respond.

You don’t have to re-apply when you move with choice. Once you are in, you are in that cluster/feeder through high school. However, it is important for you to know (and you probably do know this) that it is almost impossible to choice into LJ schools. My oldest was #3 on the Bird Rock list, and they only took one choice kid in the kindergarten class that year. I have known several people with similar high numbers who did not get in. The principal at Torrey Pines Elementary told the parents at a choice information event that they don’t take anyone and basically, no one’s child was getting in via choice. The principal at LJ Elementary said almost the same thing at an event I attended back when my oldest was going to K. They have to fill their empty spots with VEEP applicants first, and they have very few empty spots. UC will likely be your better bet.

Fortunately, there are a lot of great elementary schools in areas other than LJ, and once your kids are in whatever school you go to, you are going to meet parents who will be a wealth of information about middle and high school, whether it be in that cluster or outside. I know that has been the case for us. My kids are at an elementary in PB, and until your children are in the school, you really cannot know how good or bad it is. I never would have thought when we were considering kindergarten that I would even consider PB Middle as a school, and now, my plan is to send the kids there, and likely MBHS (though several years out).

Good luck! There are a lot of great schools and you will find the right one (and house)!

[Anonymous]

I don’t post here much, more of a reader, but I do know a lot about SD schools, so wanted to respond.

You don’t have to re-apply when you move with choice. Once you are in, you are in that cluster/feeder through high school. However, it is important for you to know (and you probably do know this) that it is almost impossible to choice into LJ schools. My oldest was #3 on the Bird Rock list, and they only took one choice kid in the kindergarten class that year. I have known several people with similar high numbers who did not get in. The principal at Torrey Pines Elementary told the parents at a choice information event that they don’t take anyone and basically, no one’s child was getting in via choice. The principal at LJ Elementary said almost the same thing at an event I attended back when my oldest was going to K. They have to fill their empty spots with VEEP applicants first, and they have very few empty spots. UC will likely be your better bet.

Fortunately, there are a lot of great elementary schools in areas other than LJ, and once your kids are in whatever school you go to, you are going to meet parents who will be a wealth of information about middle and high school, whether it be in that cluster or outside. I know that has been the case for us. My kids are at an elementary in PB, and until your children are in the school, you really cannot know how good or bad it is. I never would have thought when we were considering kindergarten that I would even consider PB Middle as a school, and now, my plan is to send the kids there, and likely MBHS (though several years out).

Good luck! There are a lot of great schools and you will find the right one (and house)!

[Anonymous]

I don’t post here much, more of a reader, but I do know a lot about SD schools, so wanted to respond.

You don’t have to re-apply when you move with choice. Once you are in, you are in that cluster/feeder through high school. However, it is important for you to know (and you probably do know this) that it is almost impossible to choice into LJ schools. My oldest was #3 on the Bird Rock list, and they only took one choice kid in the kindergarten class that year. I have known several people with similar high numbers who did not get in. The principal at Torrey Pines Elementary told the parents at a choice information event that they don’t take anyone and basically, no one’s child was getting in via choice. The principal at LJ Elementary said almost the same thing at an event I attended back when my oldest was going to K. They have to fill their empty spots with VEEP applicants first, and they have very few empty spots. UC will likely be your better bet.

Fortunately, there are a lot of great elementary schools in areas other than LJ, and once your kids are in whatever school you go to, you are going to meet parents who will be a wealth of information about middle and high school, whether it be in that cluster or outside. I know that has been the case for us. My kids are at an elementary in PB, and until your children are in the school, you really cannot know how good or bad it is. I never would have thought when we were considering kindergarten that I would even consider PB Middle as a school, and now, my plan is to send the kids there, and likely MBHS (though several years out).

Good luck! There are a lot of great schools and you will find the right one (and house)!

[Scarlett]

I understand that applications for “choice” start in November.

So, to clarify, if the child gets choiced in (elementary school), he CAN stay in that school district thru high school, regardless of subsequent changes of home address?

Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?

Edit: I wrote this right before the previous post, and I didn’t see it.

Thanks!

[Scarlett]

I understand that applications for “choice” start in November.

So, to clarify, if the child gets choiced in (elementary school), he CAN stay in that school district thru high school, regardless of subsequent changes of home address?

Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?

Edit: I wrote this right before the previous post, and I didn’t see it.

Thanks!

[Scarlett]

I understand that applications for “choice” start in November.

So, to clarify, if the child gets choiced in (elementary school), he CAN stay in that school district thru high school, regardless of subsequent changes of home address?

Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?

Edit: I wrote this right before the previous post, and I didn’t see it.

Thanks!

[Scarlett]

I understand that applications for “choice” start in November.

So, to clarify, if the child gets choiced in (elementary school), he CAN stay in that school district thru high school, regardless of subsequent changes of home address?

Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?

Edit: I wrote this right before the previous post, and I didn’t see it.

Thanks!

[Scarlett]

I understand that applications for “choice” start in November.

So, to clarify, if the child gets choiced in (elementary school), he CAN stay in that school district thru high school, regardless of subsequent changes of home address?

Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?

Edit: I wrote this right before the previous post, and I didn’t see it.

Thanks!

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[quote=Scarlett]
Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?
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If you move to a new district (say PUSD or SDUSD) then you would be automatically qualified for the school boundary your new home was in.

If you changed districts in spring/summer and wanted to explore choice options – eh… not so much. The top schools would no longer have slots available.

[UCGal]

[quote=Scarlett]
Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?
[/quote]

If you move to a new district (say PUSD or SDUSD) then you would be automatically qualified for the school boundary your new home was in.

If you changed districts in spring/summer and wanted to explore choice options – eh… not so much. The top schools would no longer have slots available.

[UCGal]

[quote=Scarlett]
Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?
[/quote]

If you move to a new district (say PUSD or SDUSD) then you would be automatically qualified for the school boundary your new home was in.

If you changed districts in spring/summer and wanted to explore choice options – eh… not so much. The top schools would no longer have slots available.

[UCGal]

[quote=Scarlett]
Another issue – if you just move in spring/summer in a new district, would it be a problem enrolling in the appropriate public school there for the same Fall, or is it too late?
[/quote]

If you move to a new district (say PUSD or SDUSD) then you would be automatically qualified for the school boundary your new home was in.

If you changed districts in spring/summer and wanted to explore choice options – eh… not so much. The top schools would no longer have slots available.

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