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I am shocked. DC got an offer for incoming 2nd grade to Lower Lab. I truly expected NO offer. I am overjoyed, of course
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Do you think there is a real shot at it becoming K-8? I know this is basic stuff, but I honestly didn't even think this was possible so don't know it: is there foreign language instruction? how is MS placement? do you think the Everyday math is an issue?
[ Reply | More ]Actually, I do think there's a decent chance of it becoming K-8. Our new principal comes from Anderson and seems really committed to making this happen. As of now, we have a Spanish program for K-2 and next year, we will have a Latin program starting in 3rd grade (no more Spanish at that point). As far as I can tell, people are happy with their MS placement. Most go to selective public middle schools, like Upper Lab or East Side Middle. A few go to private or citywides and a few to gen ed middles. The math program is probably LL's weakest point, though I think it's comparable to all the other District 2 public schools. I personally like the intuitive math and think it's an improvement over the way we learned it. Quite frankly, I can't keep the differences b/w all the different math programs straight.
[ Reply | More ]^^^I think the end got cut off, I was saying that I can't keep all the different math programs straight.
[ Reply | More ]op: thanks! do you know the rational for doing Spanish for 3 years, then switch to Latin? I understand either choice, but not the reasoning for the switch. I believe our school now is some sort of modified Everyday or TERC math, but can't ever get a straight answer. I just know dc is completely bored with it. How is the science progam - is it a separate teacher and instruction?
[ Reply | More ]It's because the Spanish program that is in place isn't really appropriate for 3rd and up, but it's a nice introductory program for younger kids. And, they really can't start Latin any younger than 3rd. This is going to be the first year for Latin so I guess we'll see how it goes and eventually figure out what the overall language program should look like. We do have a separate Science teacher and science room.
[ Reply | More ]Thanks. The current website says gr 3-5 have an 8 week choice of Spanish elective. Will this continue? Also how many 2nd grade classes are there?
[ Reply | More ]^also, is there anything "special" in terms of a unique program or offering that LL is known for? We did actually tour the school about 5 years ago back pre-OLSAT for 1st dc so I know the facilities are good, but did not re-tour now b/c I really thought placement was an impossibility.
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no, someone earlier posted that they got the email also. no offer. my email went to the junk folder but is there.
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again, what's impossible about it? I'm sure a LL parent on here will be able to verify that there is at least *some* attrition at higher grades, esp in this economy. I believe (though maybe I'm wrong?) that DOE requires the schools to fill the seats so wouldn't they have to offer to someone?
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I have no idea why I keep replying to you since you are clearly just trying to annoy me. But here's the quote of the first part of the email, "Dear Parent/Guardian: The Office of Student Enrollment is pleased to inform you that your child has received an offer to the Gifted and Talented Program at: 02M077: P.S. 77 LOWER LAB SCHOOLGrade: 2Address: 1700 3 AVENUE , MANHATTAN, NY, 10128Phone: 212-427-2798." What other info would you feel was necessary to make you believe this?
[ Reply | More ]np; don't bother with these people who call everyone fake. I don't understand people like that.
[ Reply | More ]notice how no one else has reported hearing. cannot believe she is the only UBer who has heard.
[ Reply | More ]Everyone called me fake when I said we got Hunter accept last yr. I had to type the letter to prove it. No idea why I got it first. Anyway, maybe OP heard first bec it's an offyear accept? I mean, don't count on DOE to be all uniform and organized. I got G&T results by fedex and it was all messed up.
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My cousin got her son in last year for 3rd grade. I posted about it last week. It was a life-saver for her. Her son was in private and she got financially dessimated (sp) by the divorce after it was found out her ex-husband had all this hidden debt.
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LL parent: It's a great school! But you need to look at everything for your DC and family. DC will get an absolutely amazing education at LL. It's heavily funded with a great principal, awesome teachers and a very supportive (if not overzealous) PTA. Gotta consider where you are now, and if your family wants to transition. It's still a "young" grade, but if DC and your family is truly happy where you're at, you might want to stay where you're at.
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