http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district the school we are zoned for is failing miserably with a 15% math score average. I am told that their are no exceptions for him to go to school out of district. i am shocked about this does anyone know of any legislation out there to protect us? or am i forced to send my child to a school that is failing in every subject? GreatSchools en-us Geeg2005 There is no choice in petersburg. your only choice is private school. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=1#comment_419273 5100.419273 Tue, 05 May 2009 00:07:44 -0700 ShannonKerry try a charter school. I lived in Batimore City when my daughter started school and that's what I had to do. Many charter schools are not zoned and there are ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=1#comment_318786 5100.318786 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:54:15 -0800 goal10 Unfortunatly, I am to familiar with the answer to this particular question. Over this past Summer I tried "everything" to take my kid out of the failing High School, and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=1#comment_264583 5100.264583 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:34:09 -0700 SoCalGal Just a note: in our district, enrollment requires "proof" of address. Here's what it says on the website:"Proof of Residency is required. The following documents meet the requirements to establish ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=1#comment_251242 5100.251242 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:01:43 -0700 Kevinandtarrah I am struggling with the same problem. I want to have another baby, but if we have to pay tuition somewhere, I am not sure we can afford a third ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=1#comment_251023 5100.251023 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:19:14 -0700 fancyena I'm in San Diego, and you can apply for School of Choice just as long as they have openings and you apply early enough. I don't know where you are ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=2#comment_245140 5100.245140 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:32:17 -0700 briangrl2003 Can you send your child to a magnet program at another school? We sent our daughter to another school in our district through the magnet program and she really likes http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=2#comment_245058 5100.245058 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:21:13 -0700 kenny1924 Yes.....Make a friend in the next school district. Enroll you kids with their address, and pickup/drop-off kids from school. I know many families that do that, although it becomes a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=2#comment_243578 5100.243578 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:06:09 -0700 debandwil i will check into and you are absolutely right i am worried about the children in this community and plan to start looking into taking a stand in this town ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=2#comment_216847 5100.216847 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:04:27 -0700 healthy11 I know you posted a similar question yesterday. Do you know if the school is meeting AYP (annual yearly progress) goals towards NCLB? (No Child Left Behind)You might have options, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/216063/are-their-any-acceptions-for-my-child-to-go-to-school-out-of-district?cpage=2#comment_216095 5100.216095 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:32:52 -0700