Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Coates, McNair, Fox Mill go to KAA.

All the rest stay where they are.

Does nothing for Chantilly. Try again.

Coates, McNair, Fox Mill, Floris and Oak Hill.

AKA Option B

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Won't happen. They won't take that many from South Lakes.

Option B would take LESS kids from South Lakes than Option C or Option D.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Coates, McNair, Fox Mill go to KAA.

All the rest stay where they are.

Does nothing for Chantilly. Try again.

Coates, McNair, Fox Mill, Floris and Oak Hill.

AKA Option B

The Crossfield parents are in denial if they think they won’t be moved too. Oakton is overcrowded and that commute is excessive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Won't happen. They won't take that many from South Lakes.

Option B would take LESS kids from South Lakes than Option C or Option D.

Neither C or D is viable. That sends part of Floris (the closest to Western) to Westfield. That would be ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Won't happen. They won't take that many from South Lakes.

Option B would take LESS kids from South Lakes than Option C or Option D.

You are forgetting Option A.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Read Sample Letter #1.

At a minimum, we request that the same number of boundary scenario maps be released for the Western High School as have been provided for other boundary studies. Without this, it is impossible for families to provide informed feedback.

The pro-Oakton families asked for multiple scenarios, and FCPS gave them four options.

Also from Letter 1:

Finally, I respectfully request that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process until comprehensive, transparent, and equitable information is shared.

The pro-Oakton families requested that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process, and FCPS responded by delaying the decision until June.

Now the pro-Oakton families are pivoting to Option B since the magnet school is off the table. Read Sample Letter #4.

I urge the School Board to select Boundary Option B and to demonstrate its commitment to stability, continuity, and student-centered decision-making.

I think they are going to get what they want.

The only question is Mr. McDaniel, as he was the only one openly asking for relief to Oakton and a solution for the long ride from Crossfield to Oakton.

But for other board members, it would be an easy choice. The Western HS won't be like Justice HS, where nobody wanted to be reassigned to. Other elementary school parents, including Floris, McNair, Coates, Oak Hill, and Fox Mill parents, would actively want or not mind moving to the Western HS.

You're under-estimating the number of Chantilly families who'd prefer to stay at Chantilly rather than move to a new school.

Overestimating the degree to which other groups want to attend the new school is a core part of the rooted in Oakton strategy. Note they are also happy to say that the Oak Hill ES community would just be fine with getting moved to Carson and out of Franklin, so they can slide in there.

The School Board set the parameters for the boundary study. They should use those to set the boundaries for the new school. This is not that hard.

I would say that most people want to stay where they are. That is not how you do this.

Well here are what FCPS states as their priorities for the boundary review:

1. Ensure equitable access to programs and facilities.
2. Balance available capacity to make the best use of our school facilities.
3. Establish consistent “attendance zones” by removing isolated attendance areas and reducing split feeder patterns. This would increase the likelihood that students from the same neighborhood would be assigned to the same schools which are also the closest option.
4. Minimize travel time for students.

I agree they ought to be using objective criteria and not let emotional arguments sway the decision making. The problem is they opened that can of worms with the way they’ve been conducting meetings. They are afraid of making people upset. So here we are in a situation where everyone thinks if they just complain enough they can influence the school board to do what they want. Some people didn’t learn the important lessons when they were kids that the world doesn’t revolve around them and that life isn’t always fair. Some people will be more affected by boundary changes as a result of where they live. It’s not personal.

Yeah, the school board should just F all of their constituents raw dog. They should rip kids away from their friends, teachers and schools for no compelling reason whatsoever. The school board should just teach everyone in the county a lesson that they don’t give a flying F about consistency in schools or the overall quality of FCPS.

Do you ever stop to think before you post?

Your hysterics aren’t based in reality. They already have a grandfathering policy and have a plan to phase kids into the new school. No one will be ripped away from their current school. Just admit you are pissed that you might have to send a younger kid to a school you deem less worthy some day, or that you might not get to live out your sports dreams through your children. Your kid attending a different high school than your older neighbor’s kids is not a hardship.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Read Sample Letter #1.

At a minimum, we request that the same number of boundary scenario maps be released for the Western High School as have been provided for other boundary studies. Without this, it is impossible for families to provide informed feedback.

The pro-Oakton families asked for multiple scenarios, and FCPS gave them four options.

Also from Letter 1:

Finally, I respectfully request that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process until comprehensive, transparent, and equitable information is shared.

The pro-Oakton families requested that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process, and FCPS responded by delaying the decision until June.

Now the pro-Oakton families are pivoting to Option B since the magnet school is off the table. Read Sample Letter #4.

I urge the School Board to select Boundary Option B and to demonstrate its commitment to stability, continuity, and student-centered decision-making.

I think they are going to get what they want.

The only question is Mr. McDaniel, as he was the only one openly asking for relief to Oakton and a solution for the long ride from Crossfield to Oakton.

But for other board members, it would be an easy choice. The Western HS won't be like Justice HS, where nobody wanted to be reassigned to. Other elementary school parents, including Floris, McNair, Coates, Oak Hill, and Fox Mill parents, would actively want or not mind moving to the Western HS.

You're under-estimating the number of Chantilly families who'd prefer to stay at Chantilly rather than move to a new school.

Overestimating the degree to which other groups want to attend the new school is a core part of the rooted in Oakton strategy. Note they are also happy to say that the Oak Hill ES community would just be fine with getting moved to Carson and out of Franklin, so they can slide in there.

The School Board set the parameters for the boundary study. They should use those to set the boundaries for the new school. This is not that hard.

I would say that most people want to stay where they are. That is not how you do this.

Well here are what FCPS states as their priorities for the boundary review:

1. Ensure equitable access to programs and facilities.
2. Balance available capacity to make the best use of our school facilities.
3. Establish consistent “attendance zones” by removing isolated attendance areas and reducing split feeder patterns. This would increase the likelihood that students from the same neighborhood would be assigned to the same schools which are also the closest option.
4. Minimize travel time for students.

I agree they ought to be using objective criteria and not let emotional arguments sway the decision making. The problem is they opened that can of worms with the way they’ve been conducting meetings. They are afraid of making people upset. So here we are in a situation where everyone thinks if they just complain enough they can influence the school board to do what they want. Some people didn’t learn the important lessons when they were kids that the world doesn’t revolve around them and that life isn’t always fair. Some people will be more affected by boundary changes as a result of where they live. It’s not personal.

Yeah, the school board should just F all of their constituents raw dog. They should rip kids away from their friends, teachers and schools for no compelling reason whatsoever. The school board should just teach everyone in the county a lesson that they don’t give a flying F about consistency in schools or the overall quality of FCPS.

Do you ever stop to think before you post?

Your hysterics aren’t based in reality. They already have a grandfathering policy and have a plan to phase kids into the new school. No one will be ripped away from their current school. Just admit you are pissed that you might have to send a younger kid to a school you deem less worthy some day, or that you might not get to live out your sports dreams through your children. Your kid attending a different high school than your older neighbor’s kids is not a hardship.

Ladies and gentlemen, this I’d how the school board and FCPS feels about your child.

Community concerns are disregarded when they seek to enact their agenda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Read Sample Letter #1.

At a minimum, we request that the same number of boundary scenario maps be released for the Western High School as have been provided for other boundary studies. Without this, it is impossible for families to provide informed feedback.

The pro-Oakton families asked for multiple scenarios, and FCPS gave them four options.

Also from Letter 1:

Finally, I respectfully request that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process until comprehensive, transparent, and equitable information is shared.

The pro-Oakton families requested that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process, and FCPS responded by delaying the decision until June.

Now the pro-Oakton families are pivoting to Option B since the magnet school is off the table. Read Sample Letter #4.

I urge the School Board to select Boundary Option B and to demonstrate its commitment to stability, continuity, and student-centered decision-making.

I think they are going to get what they want.

The only question is Mr. McDaniel, as he was the only one openly asking for relief to Oakton and a solution for the long ride from Crossfield to Oakton.

But for other board members, it would be an easy choice. The Western HS won't be like Justice HS, where nobody wanted to be reassigned to. Other elementary school parents, including Floris, McNair, Coates, Oak Hill, and Fox Mill parents, would actively want or not mind moving to the Western HS.

I imagine that a LOT of people (not just the RIO people) wrote some version of the first two letters. It's nice that you think you have all this power, but those decisions didn't have anything to do with your letter writing campaign.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Read Sample Letter #1.

At a minimum, we request that the same number of boundary scenario maps be released for the Western High School as have been provided for other boundary studies. Without this, it is impossible for families to provide informed feedback.

The pro-Oakton families asked for multiple scenarios, and FCPS gave them four options.

Also from Letter 1:

Finally, I respectfully request that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process until comprehensive, transparent, and equitable information is shared.

The pro-Oakton families requested that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process, and FCPS responded by delaying the decision until June.

Now the pro-Oakton families are pivoting to Option B since the magnet school is off the table. Read Sample Letter #4.

I urge the School Board to select Boundary Option B and to demonstrate its commitment to stability, continuity, and student-centered decision-making.

I think they are going to get what they want.

The only question is Mr. McDaniel, as he was the only one openly asking for relief to Oakton and a solution for the long ride from Crossfield to Oakton.

But for other board members, it would be an easy choice. The Western HS won't be like Justice HS, where nobody wanted to be reassigned to. Other elementary school parents, including Floris, McNair, Coates, Oak Hill, and Fox Mill parents, would actively want or not mind moving to the Western HS.

You're under-estimating the number of Chantilly families who'd prefer to stay at Chantilly rather than move to a new school.

Overestimating the degree to which other groups want to attend the new school is a core part of the rooted in Oakton strategy. Note they are also happy to say that the Oak Hill ES community would just be fine with getting moved to Carson and out of Franklin, so they can slide in there.

This is common sense, though, if they keep Crossfield at Oakton. The schools that feed to Western should go to Carson. The schools that feed to Oakton and Chantilly should go to Franklin. Fox Mill is the wildcard, I guess. If they end up at Western, they stay at Carson, but if they don't, then I guess they should move them to Hughes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Won't happen. They won't take that many from South Lakes.

Option B would take LESS kids from South Lakes than Option C or Option D.

"fewer"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Won't happen. They won't take that many from South Lakes.

Option B would take LESS kids from South Lakes than Option C or Option D.

Neither C or D is viable. That sends part of Floris (the closest to Western) to Westfield. That would be ridiculous.

So you think the board should choose Option A or something similar to Option A?

You will be very disappointed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Read Sample Letter #1.

At a minimum, we request that the same number of boundary scenario maps be released for the Western High School as have been provided for other boundary studies. Without this, it is impossible for families to provide informed feedback.

The pro-Oakton families asked for multiple scenarios, and FCPS gave them four options.

Also from Letter 1:

Finally, I respectfully request that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process until comprehensive, transparent, and equitable information is shared.

The pro-Oakton families requested that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process, and FCPS responded by delaying the decision until June.

Now the pro-Oakton families are pivoting to Option B since the magnet school is off the table. Read Sample Letter #4.

I urge the School Board to select Boundary Option B and to demonstrate its commitment to stability, continuity, and student-centered decision-making.

I think they are going to get what they want.

The only question is Mr. McDaniel, as he was the only one openly asking for relief to Oakton and a solution for the long ride from Crossfield to Oakton.

But for other board members, it would be an easy choice. The Western HS won't be like Justice HS, where nobody wanted to be reassigned to. Other elementary school parents, including Floris, McNair, Coates, Oak Hill, and Fox Mill parents, would actively want or not mind moving to the Western HS.

You're under-estimating the number of Chantilly families who'd prefer to stay at Chantilly rather than move to a new school.

Overestimating the degree to which other groups want to attend the new school is a core part of the rooted in Oakton strategy. Note they are also happy to say that the Oak Hill ES community would just be fine with getting moved to Carson and out of Franklin, so they can slide in there.

The School Board set the parameters for the boundary study. They should use those to set the boundaries for the new school. This is not that hard.

I would say that most people want to stay where they are. That is not how you do this.

Well here are what FCPS states as their priorities for the boundary review:

1. Ensure equitable access to programs and facilities.
2. Balance available capacity to make the best use of our school facilities.
3. Establish consistent “attendance zones” by removing isolated attendance areas and reducing split feeder patterns. This would increase the likelihood that students from the same neighborhood would be assigned to the same schools which are also the closest option.
4. Minimize travel time for students.

I agree they ought to be using objective criteria and not let emotional arguments sway the decision making. The problem is they opened that can of worms with the way they’ve been conducting meetings. They are afraid of making people upset. So here we are in a situation where everyone thinks if they just complain enough they can influence the school board to do what they want. Some people didn’t learn the important lessons when they were kids that the world doesn’t revolve around them and that life isn’t always fair. Some people will be more affected by boundary changes as a result of where they live. It’s not personal.

Yeah, the school board should just F all of their constituents raw dog. They should rip kids away from their friends, teachers and schools for no compelling reason whatsoever. The school board should just teach everyone in the county a lesson that they don’t give a flying F about consistency in schools or the overall quality of FCPS.

Do you ever stop to think before you post?

Drama queen, much? This happens all he time all over the country and somehow people manage. I mean, we moved when my kids were in elementary and middle school and they were fine, even the one that is in therapy and has a 504 for severe social anxiety. At least with boundary changes an entire group moves together. Relax, sweetie, take a Xanax.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Read Sample Letter #1.

At a minimum, we request that the same number of boundary scenario maps be released for the Western High School as have been provided for other boundary studies. Without this, it is impossible for families to provide informed feedback.

The pro-Oakton families asked for multiple scenarios, and FCPS gave them four options.

Also from Letter 1:

Finally, I respectfully request that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process until comprehensive, transparent, and equitable information is shared.

The pro-Oakton families requested that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process, and FCPS responded by delaying the decision until June.

Now the pro-Oakton families are pivoting to Option B since the magnet school is off the table. Read Sample Letter #4.

I urge the School Board to select Boundary Option B and to demonstrate its commitment to stability, continuity, and student-centered decision-making.

I think they are going to get what they want.

The only question is Mr. McDaniel, as he was the only one openly asking for relief to Oakton and a solution for the long ride from Crossfield to Oakton.

But for other board members, it would be an easy choice. The Western HS won't be like Justice HS, where nobody wanted to be reassigned to. Other elementary school parents, including Floris, McNair, Coates, Oak Hill, and Fox Mill parents, would actively want or not mind moving to the Western HS.

You're under-estimating the number of Chantilly families who'd prefer to stay at Chantilly rather than move to a new school.

So, who should be kicked out of Chantilly? Be specific.

DP but doesn't most of Oak Hill go to Chantilly and doesn't the boundary have some Chantilly kids moving to Westfield?

[Anonymous]

The board and the superintendent have all said those four maps are being scrapped and they will have new maps at a later point. Of course they will fix the Floris/Discovery Square situation in those. I don't know why y'all are hung up on four maps that aren't even viable anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The board and the superintendent have all said those four maps are being scrapped and they will have new maps at a later point. Of course they will fix the Floris/Discovery Square situation in those. I don't know why y'all are hung up on four maps that aren't even viable anymore.

Where did she say that? I know she said there would be a fifth map for the comprehensive boundary study.