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we are moving to an area that has 3 elementary schools less then a mile away,


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ander5 January 2, 2013


can I choose which school I want my children to attend, or do they have to attend a certain one? am I allowed to research the schools and pick... More » 

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hlcowey January 7, 2013


Some (very few) have a choice program. But many schools are based on where you live, what district you fall into, and... More »

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School Admissions


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Gaanavi November 26, 2012


We have moved in here recently. Can I get my daughter admitted to school? Her age as of date is 4 Years and 1 Month. Thank you in advance, Nag

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MagnetMom December 25, 2012


Hi Gaanavi, Focus on preschools and you will have no problem getting her enrolled. Public kindergarten... More »

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Moving - need current information


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Sbarnhart October 18, 2012


We are in the process of moving from Los Angeles to San Antonio. I have a 4th grader and 1st grader. Does anyone have any current information on... More » 

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MagnetMom November 13, 2012


Hi Sbarnhart, Until someone locally posts, here's an article that can help: http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/moving/... More »

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moving


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lish17 April 19, 2011


This summer my family will be moving to San Antonio from a small town. I have only visited in the past so I've been doing some research and would... More » 

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textodd March 26, 2012


Given that your location is on the southside of SA, I would seriously look into the offerings of Harlandale ISD. They... More »

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jdflores July 19, 2012


You should look into New Frontiers Charter School (http://www.newfrontierscharter.org/). They have a great academic program... More »

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Relocating to San Antonio from California


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oloves88 April 20, 2012


My family will be relocating to San Antonio this summer and I need a good elementary, middle, and high school recommendation. Also good neighborhoods... More » 

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stacysw April 24, 2012


I relocated to San Antonio from Washington State two years ago and did a LOT of research on schools. I chose to be in... More »

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bjlove May 7, 2012


We are a retired military family that moved from San Diego to San Antonio in the summer of 2009. The NEISD school district... More »

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Frustrated with the TAKS / STAAR test?


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SATX_Parent November 13, 2011


River City Christian School (RCCS) is one of the few schools in San Antonio (K-12) that does not require students to take the annual TAKS/STAAR... More » 

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textodd March 26, 2012


Actually, it is my understanding that most all non-public schools in the San Antonio area are not required to & do... More »

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SATX_Parent March 26, 2012


In my view, the issue is less about the test and more about how it is used. Many schools, both public and private, teach... More »

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Oakwell Farms? Best high schools? Alamo Heights - can pay to get in?


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ksgirl April 24, 2011


Does anyone know anything about Oakwell Farms neighborhood? I read somewhere if you are out of district, you can pay a fee to go to Alamo... More » 

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Reedmom November 18, 2011


Welcome to Oakwell Farms - The kids in this neighborhood go to a variety of schools. I'd have to say that... More »

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textodd March 26, 2012


My son goes to Keystone and while I'll admit that they don't offer things like baseball or football, their academic... More »

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Wanting to relocate...need insider information! =)


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jross1980 July 12, 2011


I live in a spacious home in a good school district. We are a middle-class family who wants our children to go to a school that is demographically... More » 

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lindseyrae82 February 27, 2012


Well, in order to not be the minority it depends on what YOU are. San Antonio is hugely hispanic. It seems the further... More »

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SATX_Parent March 8, 2012


I would suggest that you look at the Alamo Ranch area in NW San Antonio. It offers newer homes in that price range with... More »

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Information on middle school


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tamthuydanh October 25, 2011


Dear Sir/Madam, We will leave to San Antonio from Vietnam next year, I would like to find the middle school for my son (7 grade level), could you... More » 

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SATX_Parent November 13, 2011


San Antonio has a large Spanish speaking population. As a result, the public schools are well versed in helping those... More »

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Learning Issues


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casprs November 4, 2011


I have a child with ADHD currently in AP classes in 8th grade. Which are more motivated to work with her, the public or private schools? We have... More » 

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SATX_Parent November 13, 2011


There are two schools in town that cater to students with learning differences. River City Christian School and Winston.... More »

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