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Frequently Asked Questions

What if students have been assigned a new school in Round 2?
The assigned school will contact the student and parent. If you have not been contacted by the end of May, please contact the Counseling Services Office at the assigned school.

What if students change residence within the Consortium?
School assignments are for a minimum of one year. Bus transportation is provided to all Consortium schools from within the Consortium. Students have the opportunity to request a change of school assignment (for the following school year) in March of each year.

What if the parent never received a letter regarding high school assignment?
All letters should have been received no later than the first week of May. If the parent did not receive a Choice assignment letter, please check to make sure the family is currently living at the address in the mainframe. If the student’s address is correct, check your master copy of the Student Assignment Roster. You or the counselor can then inform the parent of the assigned school. If the parent has further questions, please direct them to call the Consortium Office, 301-592-2040.

What if students change residence within the Consortium?
Parents should call the Consortium Office at 301-592-2040 with the student’s name, student ID number, and middle school name.

What if students or parents have questions about the appeal process?
Please call the Consortium Office at 301-592-2040 for additional information.

What if students or parents wish to change their Round 2 assignment?
Parents should follow the appeal process stated above.

If the NEC/DCC Office denies a student’s appeal, what is the next step?
If your appeal is denied, the next steps will be outlined in the response letter you receive regarding the denial.

If the student’s appeal is approved, what is the next step?
The assigned school will contact the student and parent. If you have not been contacted by the end of May, please contact the Counseling Services Office at the assigned school.

What if a student who did not complete a Choice Form (defaulted) receives her/his base school in Round 2, and would like a different school assignment?
Students can follow the appeal process.

Will a school ever be closed to choice?
It is possible a school will be available only to base area students prior to the start of the school year if a school, or a specific grade-level, is at capacity.

Updated January 11, 2008
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