Dd12, currently an 8th grader, wants to choice into a high school in a different district next year. She attended 4th grade in that district before skipping 5th and moving back to our assigned middle school in the assigned district. We live right on the border btwn the two districts and it is not uncommon for some choicing to occur btwn the two -- mostly with people choicing out of our assigned district and into the one to the north.
So, I have the application in for next year and I got an email from the high school registrar with some follow up questions including whether dd has an IEP, is in special ed, or has ever been in special ed or on an IEP. My first thought was that they were trying to cherry pick students which is crummy but wouldn't impact dd.
Others have now told me that they think that, due to budget, perhaps the other district doesn't want any kids who are going to cost them more -- including gifted kids. This district does offer dual enrollment in high school wherein a student can take college courses for credit free of charge. The district covers the cost. Our assigned district does not offer this option.
I can't hide the fact that dd has a GT identification. Since she was in their district in the past, they have records on her. Also, b/c she just turned 12 and is in 8th grade, her age alone is a give away. A lot of kids with birthdays around the time of her bd were held out a year to start school and would be 6th graders this year. She made the cut-off by days to start K when she did.
Any thoughts? Should I ask the school if her id is likely to impact her acceptance?
