French language at King and not Willard?/King Waitlist
Hi,
My son just got Willard and not King (as we had wanted). Am i correct that King offers French in 7th and 8th grade? And Willard only offers Spanish? If folks dont know, do folks know the best way to find out?
Secondly, any tips on how to get your kid off a waitlist when he has a 504 and we are really trying to keep him with the friends he made? I know I am not the first to ask this but the posts I see are from a few years ago so just checking in for any more recent thoughts/insight.
Thanks!
Apr 11, 2022
Parent Replies
My son is now in 9th grade, but as far as I know, French is no longer offered at King and his only option was Spanish. It was offered when my daughter attended King (2018), but it hasn't been offered in several years. She said the French teacher they did have at the time was pretty terrible. If you look at the King directory, there are no teachers currently teaching French. Getting off the waitlist is pretty impossible since King is so impacted.
I have had two students at Willard, and you are correct that only Spanish is offered. We live much closer to King and tried to get off a waitlist for there so my oldest could walk to school- it didn't happen. However, given the experience we've had at Willard, I would say that even if we were offered at spot at King for our younger children, we would continue at Willard. It's been a great community for my kids and the smaller size is a nice fit for lots of kids at this tricky developmental age. Both of my kids feel cared about and "seen" by teachers, students, and administration alike. I hope that you get what you want but just wanted to let you know that what you already have is also a great option.