FCPS Skyview Boundary Scenario 1/2/3

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

Oh, I have the facts. And, of course, I have opinions. I think being able to have dinner with the kids is a huge advantage. Of course, activities do interfere, but not nearly as much as if they were so far away.

As for TJ, my neighbor--who has done very well--told me he wishes he had gone to base high school rather than TJ. He feels he missed a lot and that his middle school friends who went to base also have done well.

This area is full of high achievers who do not go to Oakton, Langley, or TJ.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

Oh, I have the facts. And, of course, I have opinions. I think being able to have dinner with the kids is a huge advantage. Of course, activities do interfere, but not nearly as much as if they were so far away.

As for TJ, my neighbor--who has done very well--told me he wishes he had gone to base high school rather than TJ. He feels he missed a lot and that his middle school friends who went to base also have done well.

This area is full of high achievers who do not go to Oakton, Langley, or TJ.

So you’re ready to redistrict other people’s kids in order to try and validate your own hypothesis based on anecdotes? And no doubt give your home an equity boost in the process?

Gross. And then they wonder why the enrollment in FCPS keeps declining and the percentage of school-age kids in FCPS not enrolled in FCPS keeps rising.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

Oh, I have the facts. And, of course, I have opinions. I think being able to have dinner with the kids is a huge advantage. Of course, activities do interfere, but not nearly as much as if they were so far away.

As for TJ, my neighbor--who has done very well--told me he wishes he had gone to base high school rather than TJ. He feels he missed a lot and that his middle school friends who went to base also have done well.

This area is full of high achievers who do not go to Oakton, Langley, or TJ.

So you’re ready to redistrict other people’s kids in order to try and validate your own hypothesis based on anecdotes? And no doubt give your home an equity boost in the process?

Gross. And then they wonder why the enrollment in FCPS keeps declining and the percentage of school-age kids in FCPS not enrolled in FCPS keeps rising.

Well, tell me, what is your "hypothesis?" And, so, you are dong this for the value of your house? I think if you compare houses in the area from different schools, you may be disappointed with your theory.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

DP. My kid opted in to Skyview because it's our neighborhood high school. You'd think that would result in a better commute, meaning a later bus pickup and more sleep. But no, he's going to have to take a bus to his base HS and another bus from there to Skyview, likely waking up at the same time as the middle school kids. It's too bad - the base schools have lots of juniors and seniors will be assigned direct transportation, which they won't use because they're driving. Very few Skyview students will have their license, especially at the beginning of the year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

DP. My kid opted in to Skyview because it's our neighborhood high school. You'd think that would result in a better commute, meaning a later bus pickup and more sleep. But no, he's going to have to take a bus to his base HS and another bus from there to Skyview, likely waking up at the same time as the middle school kids. It's too bad - the base schools have lots of juniors and seniors will be assigned direct transportation, which they won't use because they're driving. Very few Skyview students will have their license, especially at the beginning of the year.

That will only be for one year, I thought?
Won’t direct transportation be provided after this upcoming year?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

DP. My kid opted in to Skyview because it's our neighborhood high school. You'd think that would result in a better commute, meaning a later bus pickup and more sleep. But no, he's going to have to take a bus to his base HS and another bus from there to Skyview, likely waking up at the same time as the middle school kids. It's too bad - the base schools have lots of juniors and seniors will be assigned direct transportation, which they won't use because they're driving. Very few Skyview students will have their license, especially at the beginning of the year.

That will only be for one year, I thought?
Won’t direct transportation be provided after this upcoming year?

Yes. if they are in boundary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

DP. My kid opted in to Skyview because it's our neighborhood high school. You'd think that would result in a better commute, meaning a later bus pickup and more sleep. But no, he's going to have to take a bus to his base HS and another bus from there to Skyview, likely waking up at the same time as the middle school kids. It's too bad - the base schools have lots of juniors and seniors will be assigned direct transportation, which they won't use because they're driving. Very few Skyview students will have their license, especially at the beginning of the year.

That will only be for one year, I thought?
Won’t direct transportation be provided after this upcoming year?

Yes, it is one year. The one year that it's needed the most (by the time the 2027-28 school year begins Skyview will have juniors who drive).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

DP. My kid opted in to Skyview because it's our neighborhood high school. You'd think that would result in a better commute, meaning a later bus pickup and more sleep. But no, he's going to have to take a bus to his base HS and another bus from there to Skyview, likely waking up at the same time as the middle school kids. It's too bad - the base schools have lots of juniors and seniors will be assigned direct transportation, which they won't use because they're driving. Very few Skyview students will have their license, especially at the beginning of the year.

That will only be for one year, I thought?
Won’t direct transportation be provided after this upcoming year?

Yes, it is one year. The one year that it's needed the most (by the time the 2027-28 school year begins Skyview will have juniors who drive).

Do you have an alternative suggestion for transportation that would not cost more money/vehicles/drivers?

[Anonymous]

The Skyview kids are so spread out right now, if they did Skyview only bus routes, the routes would be VERY long and start very early in the morning as well. And I doubt they have extra buses and drivers to dedicate to Skyview until the students are moved from their current schools to Skyview.

[Anonymous]

Most people would just drive their kids in the morning in that scenario, especially if you live close by, and let them deal with the double bus home.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

DP. My kid opted in to Skyview because it's our neighborhood high school. You'd think that would result in a better commute, meaning a later bus pickup and more sleep. But no, he's going to have to take a bus to his base HS and another bus from there to Skyview, likely waking up at the same time as the middle school kids. It's too bad - the base schools have lots of juniors and seniors will be assigned direct transportation, which they won't use because they're driving. Very few Skyview students will have their license, especially at the beginning of the year.

That will only be for one year, I thought?
Won’t direct transportation be provided after this upcoming year?

Yes, it is one year. The one year that it's needed the most (by the time the 2027-28 school year begins Skyview will have juniors who drive).

Do you have an alternative suggestion for transportation that would not cost more money/vehicles/drivers?

Can't they do the same thing they're planning to do in 27-28? Or is the only way to provide buses to Skyview by taking buses away from kids who end up in the Skyview boundary but remain at their base school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most people would just drive their kids in the morning in that scenario, especially if you live close by, and let them deal with the double bus home.

That's great, but some parents go to work early and rely on the bus to get their kids to school.

[Anonymous]

At one of the work sessions, Robyn Lady mentioned that some parents had talked about organizing a Facebook carpool plan. She made it clear that this would not be a school sponsored site.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:DP. I understand wanting to stay at current school where you feel an attachment. But, I do not see why some think this will be a huge downgrade. It won't.

Having had kids in high school, I cannot imagine that they cannot see what a big plus to their quality of life would be to avoid that terrible, awful commute. Even if your kid has a car and can drive, you likely still have two years of an awful commute to pick them up at after school activities--not to mention the awful bus commute for your kid.

Hours a day on a bus is not optimal for any kid. I know some do it for TJ and i have never understood the tradeoff there.

Obviously many parents and kids believe the advantages of commutes to schools like TJ, Langley, and Oakton outweigh the disadvantages of a longer commute. Kids learn how to use their time efficiently.

And it sounds like you have opinions but not the facts to say whether different schools would offer less to particular students.

DP. My kid opted in to Skyview because it's our neighborhood high school. You'd think that would result in a better commute, meaning a later bus pickup and more sleep. But no, he's going to have to take a bus to his base HS and another bus from there to Skyview, likely waking up at the same time as the middle school kids. It's too bad - the base schools have lots of juniors and seniors will be assigned direct transportation, which they won't use because they're driving. Very few Skyview students will have their license, especially at the beginning of the year.

That will only be for one year, I thought?
Won’t direct transportation be provided after this upcoming year?

Yes, it is one year. The one year that it's needed the most (by the time the 2027-28 school year begins Skyview will have juniors who drive).

Do you have an alternative suggestion for transportation that would not cost more money/vehicles/drivers?

Carpools!!!