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From what I've heard, they have totally withdrawn principal discretion, probably a good thing considering it could be abused (nepotism/bribes?) although I think most principals would have always used it wisely...
1. accommodate sibling entrance
2. admit talented kids in the spirit of the school e.g. a kids who is already fluent in 3+ languages to go to a school focused on foreign language
3. any kind of special circumstances, but again criteria could easily be stretched and abused.
In any case, Good luck! and let us know how it goes!
Last edited by Anglina; 05-03-2012 at 08:30 PM.
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Principal discretion is still used in the high schools, but is a more regulated process (principals still get to choose who they want, but there is a special application form/time and you can apply for PD at only one school.) I get the sense it was more an under-the-table free for all in the past.
But currently (may 2012) the elem schools do not have PD slots.
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This is a difficult position for a principal to find himself in, but it comes along with the job. I do think he should have the right to make decisions in special cases, but he should be able to explain his reasons to a board rather than get to pick and choose among special interest groups.
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