http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help I am in such stress!!! my kids go to a horrible school!!! what can i do if i want to change schools but not in the school zone that i wish my children could go to? Is there a law or something where i have the right to put my child in the school that i think is best for them? GreatSchools en-us VERONNICA10146 Look into charter schools. They have different rules. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help?cpage=1#comment_255468 5100.255468 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:53:29 -0700 Gina1203 oh yes, I agree. it also sucks living in a nice neighboorhood, and the children pick on your child. Terrible Terrible, I also moved and now my children are happier http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help?cpage=1#comment_253402 5100.253402 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:37:32 -0700 jewelrygal4u2 I am encountering the same problem. My kids were in a GREAT district and they knew i moved back home and they kicked my kids out because of not having ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help?cpage=1#comment_251766 5100.251766 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:11:18 -0700 Gina1203 There has to be someone you can notify about this, within the school systems, and depending where you live, if you have to enforce this or know of someone (family ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help?cpage=1#comment_251739 5100.251739 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:47:01 -0700 summerblue I agree with Healthy11 - if you do have to keep your children in their current school....then become active in it.I work fulltime and I am active in both of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help?cpage=1#comment_225132 5100.225132 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:52:45 -0700 healthy11 In another post, you mentioned living in TX...I don't know their state rules, but in general, under NCLB (no child left behind) if a school doesn't make AYP (annual yearly ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help?cpage=2#comment_225102 5100.225102 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:36:30 -0700 kat34205 Check in your area for a parent information center. They will be able to help you . I know in my area you can do school choice which I have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help?cpage=2#comment_225091 5100.225091 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:23:10 -0700 summerblue I am not sure where you live or what your school district policies are.......however I suggest (with school looming) that you start your research IMMEDIATELY.So much information is online now, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/225013/what-can-i-do-please-help?cpage=2#comment_225032 5100.225032 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:48:33 -0700