Parents of NYC register for the G&T test in October. Chancellor shared that the DOE will make the admissions announcement in “mid to late October”. But it is the end of October now. The announcement has not been made. The chancellor should keep us updated. As a NYC parent, I wait the decision anxiously. I believe that many parents have the same feeling with me. If DOE will cancel the test because of COVID-19, it should let us know as soon as possible. In this way, we can make a plan for our children.
Nobody knows. And as someone who went through this last year, I really do feel for you.
You need to make several back-up plans either way, though, because G&T is a real crapshoot.
And (assuming you're not a troll looking to incite) posting about this here will bring out all kinds of rabid factions.
I don't see OP getting flak for this post--the posts that sparked rabid debate were kind of rabid themselves eg. "CANCEL PRIVATE SCHOOLS" poster.
Thanks. I need to make back-up plans.
@a nonymous Thanks. I hope my post is not radical.
End of October is not here yet technically in DOE land. You'll get something over the weekend most likely if not early next week.
Thanks.
I agree. The DOE is notorious for releasing things at the last possible minute on Friday at 5 p.m. Also, what kinds of plans are we talking? You should still be making all those plans because G&T is not a sure thing at all even with the top score. Tbh, I don't think they will have it next year.
@anonyc I agree with you. If there is a G & T test, we might make kids prepare for the test. G&T is not secure. So we had better move near to a good zone school.
I don’t understand the outrage with testing 4 yo. I get they are unpredictable, but at that age some kids clearly absorb material than others. I do think they should broaden the program so all those who received a 97 and above (or at least ALL the 99s) could get adequate placements. Sometimes kids don’t flourish till later years, and that’s okay too - but why punish the ones that do sprout early?