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There were supposed to be out at 5, I can't get into our account. First it timed out, now it says the password is wrong. Anyone got anything? ...
(I posted about this in the vent thread if it seems familiar) My 4th grader was targeted by a boy last year (3rd grade) and it escalated throughout the year. In late May there was an incident where he and a friend refused to watch her presentation (literally one left the room for the bat...
Hi, I have a pretty specific question about admissions that I'm hoping someone can help with. We're moving to Chicago this summer when our child is three. We're interested in sending our child to Parker or Latin for the JK entry point; however, we need to find a 3s program for next year. Considering...
My senior has made it through HS but I am concerned about his executive functioning skills for college. Any recommendations? ...
Looking for feedback from Lincoln Park High School families that are attending per district boundaries. Happy? Are your kids? Anonymous poster hash: 1447e...677 ...
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