FCPS is turning the new high school purchased to fix crowding into an Aviation magnet school instead of a high school??

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is no “need” for this school. Herndon has capacity for overcrowding at Chantilly. Madison has capacity for overcrowding at Oakton. Westfield is not overcrowded, but if it were it could wait until Centreville is renovated.

The reality is that KAA was just a shiny toy that caught their attention. It’s like the dad who pays for a sports car for himself while the kids need new shoes.

Herndon is too far from any Chantilly kids. Period.

Chantilly kids could easily move to Westfield and Westfield kids to Herndon.

But you have other kids in mind for those 650 empty seats at Herndon, right?

No. But, you certainly seem anxious to fill them. Why is that? You do not seem concerned about other schools that have many more empty seats.

What schools have more empty seats than Herndon? People talk a lot about the low enrollment but it has 350 empty seats now. Herndon is more like 650.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is no “need” for this school. Herndon has capacity for overcrowding at Chantilly. Madison has capacity for overcrowding at Oakton. Westfield is not overcrowded, but if it were it could wait until Centreville is renovated.

The reality is that KAA was just a shiny toy that caught their attention. It’s like the dad who pays for a sports car for himself while the kids need new shoes.

Herndon is too far from any Chantilly kids. Period.

Chantilly kids could easily move to Westfield and Westfield kids to Herndon.

But you have other kids in mind for those 650 empty seats at Herndon, right?

No. But, you certainly seem anxious to fill them. Why is that? You do not seem concerned about other schools that have many more empty seats.

Some people are just sour about the purchase. Others never wanted a western high school for whatever reason.

We can debate all day about whether FCPS made the right decision, but the fact is, they’ve already done it, and there’s no way to undo it.

I’m happy about the purchase, and it’s amusing to see some bitter posts.

Why shouldn't we debate whether FCPS made the right decision? We should want them to make better informed decisions in the future. Dismissing it as bitter or "sour grapes" suggests you're unable to see past your own nose.

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is no “need” for this school. Herndon has capacity for overcrowding at Chantilly. Madison has capacity for overcrowding at Oakton. Westfield is not overcrowded, but if it were it could wait until Centreville is renovated.

The reality is that KAA was just a shiny toy that caught their attention. It’s like the dad who pays for a sports car for himself while the kids need new shoes.

Herndon is too far from any Chantilly kids. Period.

Chantilly kids could easily move to Westfield and Westfield kids to Herndon.

But you have other kids in mind for those 650 empty seats at Herndon, right?

No. But, you certainly seem anxious to fill them. Why is that? You do not seem concerned about other schools that have many more empty seats.

Some people are just sour about the purchase. Others never wanted a western high school for whatever reason.

We can debate all day about whether FCPS made the right decision, but the fact is, they’ve already done it, and there’s no way to undo it.

I’m happy about the purchase, and it’s amusing to see some bitter posts.

Why shouldn't we debate whether FCPS made the right decision? We should want them to make better informed decisions in the future. Dismissing it as bitter or "sour grapes" suggests you're unable to see past your own nose.

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

Read it again. I did say we “can” debate whether FCPS made the right decision.

[Anonymous]

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

[Anonymous]

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And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Not a red herring. Some complaints from families likely to be reassigned are already starting to surface.

You'd be well advised to put a lid on it since sympathy from other areas will likely be at a minimum.

[Anonymous]

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And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Posters have by and large questioned the $180 million-$200 million (at least) price tag, and what we are going to give up in return. Your alternative motives theory is just your wishful thinking.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Not a red herring. Some complaints from families likely to be reassigned are already starting to surface.

You'd be well advised to put a lid on it since sympathy from other areas will likely be at a minimum.

You must not be familiar with the area. FYI, there are several areas near KAA that are already on the block for reassignment. Gee. The whole county is on the block for reassignment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Not a red herring. Some complaints from families likely to be reassigned are already starting to surface.

You'd be well advised to put a lid on it since sympathy from other areas will likely be at a minimum.

You must not be familiar with the area. FYI, there are several areas near KAA that are already on the block for reassignment. Gee. The whole county is on the block for reassignment.

That's a lame retort, and the complaints so far mostly relate to how long it may take to get KAA fully up and running.

Most of the county doesn't have to worry about reassignment, just pockets in some pyramids. That statement tells us you are the one who can't keep up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Not a red herring. Some complaints from families likely to be reassigned are already starting to surface.

You'd be well advised to put a lid on it since sympathy from other areas will likely be at a minimum.

You must not be familiar with the area. FYI, there are several areas near KAA that are already on the block for reassignment. Gee. The whole county is on the block for reassignment.

That's a lame retort, and the complaints so far mostly relate to how long it may take to get KAA fully up and running.

Most of the county doesn't have to worry about reassignment, just pockets in some pyramids. That statement tells us you are the one who can't keep up.

You obviously don't read the other threads and have not been to any community meetings. Either that, or you live in a neighborhood that is unlikely to be moved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Not a red herring. Some complaints from families likely to be reassigned are already starting to surface.

You'd be well advised to put a lid on it since sympathy from other areas will likely be at a minimum.

You must not be familiar with the area. FYI, there are several areas near KAA that are already on the block for reassignment. Gee. The whole county is on the block for reassignment.

That's a lame retort, and the complaints so far mostly relate to how long it may take to get KAA fully up and running.

Most of the county doesn't have to worry about reassignment, just pockets in some pyramids. That statement tells us you are the one who can't keep up.

You obviously don't read the other threads and have not been to any community meetings. Either that, or you live in a neighborhood that is unlikely to be moved.

Your ability to be consistently wrong is impressive. And it takes some real chutzpah to pretend you care about boundary changes that might affect others when you clearly welcome any and all boundary changes deemed necessary as part of KAA's re-opening, including those that reassign kids to schools other than KAA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Not a red herring. Some complaints from families likely to be reassigned are already starting to surface.

You'd be well advised to put a lid on it since sympathy from other areas will likely be at a minimum.

You must not be familiar with the area. FYI, there are several areas near KAA that are already on the block for reassignment. Gee. The whole county is on the block for reassignment.

That's a lame retort, and the complaints so far mostly relate to how long it may take to get KAA fully up and running.

Most of the county doesn't have to worry about reassignment, just pockets in some pyramids. That statement tells us you are the one who can't keep up.

You obviously don't read the other threads and have not been to any community meetings. Either that, or you live in a neighborhood that is unlikely to be moved.

Your ability to be consistently wrong is impressive. And it takes some real chutzpah to pretend you care about boundary changes that might affect others when you clearly welcome any and all boundary changes deemed necessary as part of KAA's re-opening, including those that reassign kids to schools other than KAA.

So, you have changed your complaint again. You went from complaints about getting KAA up and running to complaints about other kids having to move. Keep digging.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Not a red herring. Some complaints from families likely to be reassigned are already starting to surface.

You'd be well advised to put a lid on it since sympathy from other areas will likely be at a minimum.

You must not be familiar with the area. FYI, there are several areas near KAA that are already on the block for reassignment. Gee. The whole county is on the block for reassignment.

That's a lame retort, and the complaints so far mostly relate to how long it may take to get KAA fully up and running.

Most of the county doesn't have to worry about reassignment, just pockets in some pyramids. That statement tells us you are the one who can't keep up.

You obviously don't read the other threads and have not been to any community meetings. Either that, or you live in a neighborhood that is unlikely to be moved.

Your ability to be consistently wrong is impressive. And it takes some real chutzpah to pretend you care about boundary changes that might affect others when you clearly welcome any and all boundary changes deemed necessary as part of KAA's re-opening, including those that reassign kids to schools other than KAA.

So, you have changed your complaint again. You went from complaints about getting KAA up and running to complaints about other kids having to move. Keep digging.

I'm responding to what you keep serving up, which most recently was one steaming pile of hypocrisy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

And claiming to be "amused" isn't a great look, unless you want people to come back and laugh when people complain about the new school when it opens with two grades and more limited courses than a Chantilly or Oakton.

DP

So, now we have another red herring.

It started with "lack of transparency," and has moved through a number of aberrations for what is clearly--to most thinking people- a wise purchase that meets the needs of the community and the other students affected by the overcrowding and lack of convenience.

Not a red herring. Some complaints from families likely to be reassigned are already starting to surface.

You'd be well advised to put a lid on it since sympathy from other areas will likely be at a minimum.

You must not be familiar with the area. FYI, there are several areas near KAA that are already on the block for reassignment. Gee. The whole county is on the block for reassignment.

That's a lame retort, and the complaints so far mostly relate to how long it may take to get KAA fully up and running.

Most of the county doesn't have to worry about reassignment, just pockets in some pyramids. That statement tells us you are the one who can't keep up.

You obviously don't read the other threads and have not been to any community meetings. Either that, or you live in a neighborhood that is unlikely to be moved.

LOL! Yes, sweetie, that is actually. MOST neighborhoods. MOST neighborhoods are unlikely to be moved.

[Anonymous]

McDaniel said he has three goals regarding KAA: 1) provide capacity relief to existing high schools that draw from the western neighborhoods; 2) clean up the split feeders in that area which are the worst in the County; and 3) eliminating the very long bus trips from western Fairfax to Oakton High School.

If he gets his way, 1) KAA will be a traditional community school, 2) Carson will no longer be three way split; either send entire kids to KAA or two way split between KAA and South Lakes, 3) Crossfield kids will no longer go to Oakton; either go to KAA or South Lakes, or Chantilly (if Oak Hill goes to KAA)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:McDaniel said he has three goals regarding KAA: 1) provide capacity relief to existing high schools that draw from the western neighborhoods; 2) clean up the split feeders in that area which are the worst in the County; and 3) eliminating the very long bus trips from western Fairfax to Oakton High School.

If he gets his way, 1) KAA will be a traditional community school, 2) Carson will no longer be three way split; either send entire kids to KAA or two way split between KAA and South Lakes, 3) Crossfield kids will no longer go to Oakton; either go to KAA or South Lakes, or Chantilly (if Oak Hill goes to KAA)

This makes sense. I wonder when the boundary will be released??