In an act of amazing efficiency, the school district was able to get our Round 2 acceptance letters out one day early. Ergo, I received Booper's assignment letter today. If you can call it an "assignment letter." Essentially, it said, "You'll get nothing and like it." I mean, who do you have to fuck to get your kid into kindergarten around here?
Let me back up: The letter told us that he did not get a spot in the Korean Immersion program, nor did he get a spot in any of the other schools we requested. He will remain in a waiting pool for the Korean Immersion, but the chances of that working out are slim to none. It would require that a family that already has a spot relinquish it for some reason. Historically, this is rare, and rarer still in these highly coveted language immersion programs. So how do you say, "You're fucked" in Korean.
So my child has no kindergarten assignment for next year. If we wanted to, we could check out some of the schools that still have spaces like The Asbestos Laden School or Cripsandbloods Elementary. The only good news is that he does have a spot in the lovely pre-K program at his current preschool where they will teach him to read and write and where he will have a wonderful year of stimulating curriculum with his current group of friends. So we can go through this bullshit again next year.
The preschool is great. In fact, the Caboose's class is do a project on cultural diversity. The teacher made them passports to travel the world. Their first destination was Africa. This week they went to Korea! All the Korean moms of beautiful Hapa children in this class (there are 3 half-Korean/half-white tots in just this class) brought in han bok and treats for the kids. It was wonderful.
Alright, I'm going off to mope somewhere.
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The preschool sounds wonderful! I am sorry you didn't get into the schools of your choice. I know what that anticipation feels like. I am sorry you were let down. (Here's crossing fngers that someone will drop out or get moved to a new town and you get in).
radiomom....
That sucks... Is there away that you guys can apply early for next year? Do you get an easy way in next year??? It must be so nerve wrecking :(
What radiomom said. ARGH!! What are you supposed to do to increase your odds next time, staple the application w/a photo of all you wearing hanbok??
I am so frustrated for you. Also you'd think if there was such a high demand for this program they would find a way to replicate it at another school...
I think you will be more prepared for the application process next year...and I think it's wonderful that he will be able to go to his current preschool pre K program which he loves. I think when you apply again they will see your level of commitment.
When we applied to our lovely Montessori down our street the 1st time, my eldest didn't get in, but got in the next year. It turned out to be a blessing...he was prepared and his transition was smoother and he had a great experience there.
But I know the pain and frustration you must feel.
Alice
Ugh - in my rush to relocate, I missed this post! Ick, ick... now, do you stay on that waiting list and hope to get in next year or do you have to start all over again come this time next year...
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