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From what I understand, I don't think you are bound to an elementray school that is near your address if you live in the White Plains district. Am I correct? If so, how do they decide where your child goes. And lastly, is there an elementary school that is preferred over the others?
See their website:
White Plains Public Schools | Choice Program & Registration (http://www.wpcsd.k12.ny.us/41129472144330/site/default.asp - broken link)
See their website:
White Plains Public Schools | Choice Program & Registration (http://www.wpcsd.k12.ny.us/41129472144330/site/default.asp - broken link)
From what I understand, I don't think you are bound to an elementray school that is near your address if you live in the White Plains district. Am I correct? If so, how do they decide where your child goes. And lastly, is there an elementary school that is preferred over the others?
I heard lots of good comments about Mamaroneck Ave School. I personally have experience with Church St since my kid attendend that school. It is small and it felt like home. The principal is great! WP schools have themes and Church St's is science. They do a science fair every year.
I heard lots of good comments about Mamaroneck Ave School. I personally have experience with Church St since my kid attendend that school. It is small and it felt like home. The principal is great! WP schools have themes and Church St's is science. They do a science fair every year.
Hi, thanks for your input. It sounds like you are a parent with first hand experience in the district. Would you say there is a general preference for one elementary over another?
Hi, thanks for your input. It sounds like you are a parent with first hand experience in the district. Would you say there is a general preference for one elementary over another?
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All primary schools are good. People will tend to apply for the ones that are closer to where they live or for the one whose theme is more attractive to them. Once you are used to a particular school, you usually stick with it even if you move around town. I am not aware of parents selecting schools based on anything else. I selected Church because I lived across the street and it ended up being great.
Mamaroneck Avenue school is a great elementary school! I myself, and a good deal of my family all went to elementary school there. The only elementary school I've noticed people take preference for is George Washington, I don't know why though (I don't have any children).
Mamaroneck Avenue school is a great elementary school! I myself, and a good deal of my family all went to elementary school there. The only elementary school I've noticed people take preference for is George Washington, I don't know why though (I don't have any children).
We used to live across the street from the Mamaroneck Ave school before we had our son. Back than I didn't pay close attention, but thinking back, I do remember seeing a very friendly and caring environment there when kids gathered in the yard for some sort of morning activity. I also had a co-worker who had a 3rd grader there and he seemed to like the school. So everything you say agrees with my impression, but when you look at the general concensus, people seem to want to avoid White Plains schools if they can afford to. Also, all those school rating sites don't have favorable rating for White Plains. Why do you think that is? Do you think it has to do with racial sterio types (fair or not)? Perhaps because White Plains is getting compared to other Westchester towns?
EDIT: As you may have guessed, I am asking these questions because I am thinking of moving to another town because of the questionable rep on the White Plains schools. But I am conflicted on this because I know from what I observed (on a limited basis) and from what parents such as yourself say, White Plains at the elementary level (and even perhaps at the JHS and HS levels) isn't all that bad. At the sametime, I know there are districts like Edgemont where the cost of housing (in my case 2bd/2bth apt) isn't that more much expensive than White Plains, so why not just bear the slight extra cost and move into a district like that. I'm a renter and I will continue to rent for the foreseeable future and there are affordable rentals in Edgemont, although the selection might be limited compared to White Plains.)
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We used to live across the street from the Mamaroneck Ave school before we had our son. Back than I didn't pay close attention, but thinking back, I do remember seeing a very friendly and caring environment there when kids gathered in the yard for some sort of morning activity. I also had a co-worker who had a 3rd grader there and he seemed to like the school. So everything you say agrees with my impression, but when you look at the general concensus, people seem to want to avoid White Plains schools if they can afford to. Also, all those school rating sites don't have favorable rating for White Plains. Why do you think that is? Do you think it has to do with racial sterio types (fair or not)? Perhaps because White Plains is getting compared to other Westchester towns?
EDIT: As you may have guessed, I am asking these questions because I am thinking of moving to another town because of the questionable rep on the White Plains schools. But I am conflicted on this because I know from what I observed (on a limited basis) and from what parents such as yourself say, White Plains at the elementary level (and even perhaps at the JHS and HS levels) isn't all that bad. At the sametime, I know there are districts like Edgemont where the cost of housing (in my case 2bd/2bth apt) isn't that more much expensive than White Plains, so why not just bear the slight extra cost and move into a district like that. I'm a renter and I will continue to rent for the foreseeable future and there are affordable rentals in Edgemont, although the selection might be limited compared to White Plains.)
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Question is not for me but I just wanted to post anyway.
I am actually surprised for your comment. I never met a parent looking forward to move out of WP for better schools. I did meet a number that were staying put because they actually liked the schools so much. They may not have the best test scores but the staff is really caring. Considering WP is a city, the schools are also very safe. I am currently not living in WP but the reasons for moving were strictly housing, not schools. Where are you getting your information regarding WP's schools from?
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Question is not for me but I just wanted to post anyway.
I am actually surprised for your comment. I never met a parent looking forward to move out of WP for better schools. I did meet a number that were staying put because they actually liked the schools so much. They may not have the best test scores but the staff is really caring. Considering WP is a city, the schools are also very safe. I am currently not living in WP but the reasons for moving were strictly housing, not schools. Where are you getting your information regarding WP's schools from?
I appreciate your response. I want to hear from everyone.
As I mentioned, I am conflicted in the decision because I have mixed reviews, mostly from what I read, and some from aqaintenances in the area who are also trying to decide where to start their children in school. I like White Plains for all the reasons that others like it, ie, central location, proximity to NYC, real world demographics, plenty of shopping, etc. But everyone knows there are other better school districts and it's not like White Plains is all that cheap either if you are a renter.
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