Choice in 4J focuses on traditional education. Some alternative schools are smaller than neighborhood schools. There are regional differences in the number of alternative schools. District-wide, neighborhood schools are losing enrollment while alternative schools are increasing slightly. Alternative school enrollment is by lottery.
Class size is larger at the high school level than at the elementary level.
Parents recruit schools rather than schools recruiting students. High SES schools are able to raise money for staffing. Choice creates a monster with transportation. There is a perception of inequity between neighborhood and alternative schools. Agenda for December 8 meeting.