Comments on: Timing squeeze, middle school G&T http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:52:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: 212Parent http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7562 212Parent Sun, 31 May 2009 15:02:27 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7562 We're at NEST. The current 5th grade class has about 70 students. That would leave 55-60 seats available if they stick to the 125 figure that they've been giving us. We’re at NEST. The current 5th grade class has about 70 students. That would leave 55-60 seats available if they stick to the 125 figure that they’ve been giving us.

]]> By: Anonymous http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7560 Anonymous Sun, 31 May 2009 04:47:20 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7560 Considering the K-5 students are likely to continue their education at the NEST, how many seats are really available for incoming 6th grade class? Considering the K-5 students are likely to continue their education at the NEST, how many seats are really available for incoming 6th grade class?

]]> By: Anonymous http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7556 Anonymous Sat, 30 May 2009 18:07:50 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7556 The letters have come! The letters have come!

]]> By: Anonymous http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7535 Anonymous Thu, 28 May 2009 19:09:23 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7535 re: Nest middle school wait list. It's going to be different every year, but last year, I do know that at least 20 children who were initially wait-listed got into NEST middle school and they were contacted before the end of June. There may have been more, since they will continue down the list and call people throughout the summer and I think even into the first week of school if they have any more openings. re: Nest middle school wait list. It’s going to be different every year, but last year, I do know that at least 20 children who were initially wait-listed got into NEST middle school and they were contacted before the end of June. There may have been more, since they will continue down the list and call people throughout the summer and I think even into the first week of school if they have any more openings.

]]> By: Anonymous http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7531 Anonymous Thu, 28 May 2009 12:07:23 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7531 In response to anon #9's reply & Anuta's question. Obviously I don't know about this year, but when my older daughter was applying a few years ago we knew a number of kids that turned down NEST to go to district schools. Plus, there is always attrition due to moves, etc. I would wonder if NEST could let you know where you are on the list and what you might be able to expect. In response to anon #9’s reply & Anuta’s question. Obviously I don’t know about this year, but when my older daughter was applying a few years ago we knew a number of kids that turned down NEST to go to district schools. Plus, there is always attrition due to moves, etc. I would wonder if NEST could let you know where you are on the list and what you might be able to expect.

]]> By: anonymous http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7530 anonymous Thu, 28 May 2009 10:14:07 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7530 We have a 5th grader who scored very well on the ELA tests and was invited to take the entrance exams to the various gifted programs in district 3. We are waiting to hear if she got into her first choice school (from the DOE). She was never interviewed by her second and third choice schools. If she does not get into her first choice, it seems that she is left with no other options. We have a 5th grader who scored very well on the ELA tests and was invited to take the entrance exams to the various gifted programs in district 3. We are waiting to hear if she got into her first choice school (from the DOE). She was never interviewed by her second and third choice schools. If she does not get into her first choice, it seems that she is left with no other options.

]]> By: Anonymous http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7529 Anonymous Thu, 28 May 2009 03:14:18 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7529 ....Does anyone have any idea how long NEST+m’s waitlist is, and what are the chances of getting a spot if a kid is on it?... Unless somebody DECLINE their seat at NEST+M, there's NO CHANCE of getting a spot. ….Does anyone have any idea how long NEST+m’s waitlist is, and what are the chances of getting a spot if a kid is on it?…

Unless somebody DECLINE their seat at NEST+M, there’s NO CHANCE of getting a spot.

]]> By: fifthgrade parent http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7525 fifthgrade parent Wed, 27 May 2009 21:43:54 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7525 someone just posted on the forum that she called the Enrollment Office and was told acceptances will not be mailed until the week of June 1. someone just posted on the forum that she called the Enrollment Office and was told acceptances will not be mailed until the week of June 1.

]]> By: Anuta http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7523 Anuta Wed, 27 May 2009 16:44:19 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7523 Does anyone have any idea how long NEST+m's waitlist is, and what are the chances of getting a spot if a kid is on it? Does anyone have any idea how long NEST+m’s waitlist is, and what are the chances of getting a spot if a kid is on it?

]]> By: Balkis Boulanger http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7522 Balkis Boulanger Wed, 27 May 2009 16:11:23 +0000 http://insideschools.org/blog/2009/05/26/timing-squeeze-middle-school-gt/#comment-7522 My daughter is in G & T 5th grade waiting to hear about middle school acceptance. We are in district 3 in manhattan. I just found out (via telephone) from one of the independent schools that she has applied and tested for that she is waitlisted. The school will begin the process of calling waitlisted students and offer a spot NEXT WEEK. They informed me that if my daughter is accepted then i would have to make a decision on the spot. How can i make a decision without knowing if she has been accepted to the other schools she has applied for through the DOE. Does anyone have a phone # at the DOE to find out when they are REALLY going to send out the acceptance letters? My daughter is in G & T 5th grade waiting to hear about middle school acceptance. We are in district 3 in manhattan. I just found out (via telephone) from one of the independent schools that she has applied and tested for that she is waitlisted. The school will begin the process of calling waitlisted students and offer a spot NEXT WEEK. They informed me that if my daughter is accepted then i would have to make a decision on the spot. How can i make a decision without knowing if she has been accepted to the other schools she has applied for through the DOE. Does anyone have a phone # at the DOE to find out when they are REALLY going to send out the acceptance letters?

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