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My ds is in preschool here. We love the preschool. He is in a 3's program. I know that some ongoing schools have pre-ks. Is this something i should look into. How do I know what school (ethical culture, horace mann, c&c) is good for my son? I overheard some moms talking about applying now for a 4/5s program. Should we just stay at our preschool until k? thanks.
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11.07.09, 06:49 AM [ Flag ]
- You have more options if you apply out for K. Also, pre-k programs at ongoings tend to be FULL of sibs--very hard to get a spot if you're not connected.
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  11.07.09, 06:54 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - ty. i appreciate it.
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    11.07.09, 07:10 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- i would tour a few pre-ks and if you like them apply to a few. it's hard to get into pre-k but if you luck out and get into one you like you'll avoid the k apps process. it's true that you have more choice but if you don't have good erbs, connections, etc., apps are hell. Worst case, you'll have a better feel for what the schools are like when it comes time to apply to k.
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  11.07.09, 06:58 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - great idea. where should i tour?
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    11.07.09, 07:11 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - there aren't many ongoing schools that have pre-k. ecfs, shsh, cgps, bank street come to mind.
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      11.07.09, 07:47 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - Marymount, Sacred Heart and St. David's
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        11.07.09, 08:49 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
        
        Grace, St. Luke's, City and Country, Little Red, Corlears
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        11.07.09, 07:49 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - you started by saying you love the school. stay put. you already have to do the hellish process, why do it two more times? it puts ds through it too, not just you.
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      11.07.09, 07:54 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- It might be a moot point, anyway. Isn't it too late in the year to be starting the application process?
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  11.07.09, 07:43 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - np Was thinking the same thing.
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    11.07.09, 07:45 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - It's not too late for some schools. Ethical Culture Fieldston has closed applications early for preK, K, 6th and 9th grades.
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    11.07.09, 07:55 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]