Vague_Disclosure t1_j9p6ep5 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Reply to comment by AbsentEmpire in Every year, there are more applicants to Philly charters than seats. But demand is still lower than before the pandemic. by AbsentEmpire

It's a good thought to explore. IMO if that's the path you want to take you're rolling the dice on your kids education. What happens if you don't get into the charter and you are forced into the public school? Do you just send your kid there and hope for better luck next year. How many years do you do this for until you say fuck it and just move.

iwant2behipster t1_j9pcrlp wrote on February 23, 2023 at 4:54 PM

If your kid doesn't get in for Kindergarten it is a long shot for any grade after. For Kindergarten all the spots are open (save siblings of enrolled students, depending on the charter) but in grade 1 on, you are applying for only a couple open spots from kids moving etc.