which town is best in Boulder county?

[gpraceman]

Originally Posted by BrianPhill

Can someone explain how this open enrollment works? Do students who live within the boundaries of a specific school get first priority, or is it possible you could live next door to a school but your kids could not go there?

I'm not sure about Boulder schools, but the way it works in the Douglas County School District is that you can apply to send your kid to any school of your choice within the county. However, that school doesn't have to accept your kid. Generally, if there is room and your kid doesn't have disciplinary issues, the school will admit them. If you live within that school's boundaries they MUST take your kid, even if it is already full.

Charter schools are a bit different. You can apply (some have a lottery system), but if your kid is accepted and admitted, then you have given up the right for your local school to take them. The charter school becomes your "neighborhood school". If that charter school doesn't work out for your kid(s), your geographical neighborhood school does not have to take them. We had this issue with our two sons. We had to beg and plead for our neighborhood schools (an elementary and a middle school) to take our sons. Fortunately, after explaining the situation, the principals agreed to take them. The lesson from that experience, is that if you are considering charter schools, make sure you know what you are getting into and be VERY wary of a brand new charter school (send them to an established one instead).

[damusic]

Why are the divisions of Sagamore, Sundance and Dutch Creek so much less expensive than the other areas of Louisville and Superior? The homes look very nice and clean. Does anyone know?

[Ratnikal]

Open enrollment:

You can appy for your child to go to any school in Boulder county, if there are openings, you can be accepted. You are responsible for transportation.
My son goes to Monarch which is for Superior and Louisville, we are thinking of moving as housing is higher here that we want to spend) much better in Lafayette, Broomfield, Longmont). I called the school and last year they accepted about 25% of those who tried for open enrollment, so clearly there are no guarantee's.

bvsd.org has more info, and they do respond promptly in my experience to emails.

Regards