I have read some of the posts that follow mine, and I can see that I need to repeat some things for the unhappy posters on this thread.
1. I just picked the school I want to send my son to. I wrote in "Oakton High School." I DID IT. Please do not go on about "regulations." I JUST DID IT.
2. Principal Butler of South Lakes did not tell me that South Lakes has an Advanced Japanese Program. He looked squarley at my form. I repeat that NO ONE said to me at South Lakes that they have an Advanced Japanese Program.
[Remember the telemarketers that used to call your house to sell you things before you put your telephone number on the "Do Not Call List." Now look at some of the behavior of some of the posters on this and other threads. What are some of them really?]
The above two points reminds of the question:
Why would anyone want to force another person's child into a school against that person's wishes? Especially when evidence suggests that choice produces the very best learning experience for one's child. Again I offer the Economist as a reference.
http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9119786
Again I want to thank all of you that gave me advice on this thread. You helped my son. You helped my wife and me.
OurKidsGoWhereWeWAnt way to go! Thank you.