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Frequently Asked Questions -
Equity
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How is this plan
equitable to underrepresented, economically disadvantaged, and/or
highly mobile families?
In the past, families who applied after the Open
Enrollment period did not have the same school choices as those who
did. The new student assignment plan corrects this uneven
situation. When the plan is fully implemented, families will always
have access to an attendance area
school, no matter when they apply. Students who apply late will
not be shut out of their attendance area school; however, students
applying for option or other attendance area schools will still
have a better chance of assignment if they apply during Open
Enrollment.
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How does this plan
ensure that transportation is not a barrier to
education?
By using predictable assignment patterns, the
district can use its transportation resources more efficiently.
Under the new student assignment plan, students will receive
transportation to any attendance area
school within their service area; to an option school
within their service area or in a linked service area; and to
specialized programs in or outside a service area, depending on
their needs. Also, since most high school students get a bus pass
to take Metro transportation, any student can get to any high
school.
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Assignment Plan - Equity?
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October 13, 2009
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