FCPS HS Boundary

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Anonymous wrote:Was there any indication of when they’ll be putting out proposed changes for the public? I’d like to see a map with the changes they are considering.

I'm sure they have the maps already drawn up, but they won't release them until the absolute last minute. They want to ram their changes through as quickly as possible and hope people forget about it before the next election.

They’re going to pretend someone independent decided, but we all know its just cover. And I agree, they’re going to try to do it as fast as they can to avoid political blowback.

Step 1. Don’t mention Redistricting while running for the board. Step 2. Ram it through as soon as possible to avoid political pain. They are extreme cowards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh I just bought a house zoned for Keene Mill/Irving/West Springfield. Am I screwed?

Please write to your representative with your thoughts!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh I just bought a house zoned for Keene Mill/Irving/West Springfield. Am I screwed?

We could be. I guess I’ll go join Kyle and be 1.7 miles away from a high school to ensure my kids can go to school there. We are 2 miles away from it and that doesn’t seem to be enough. Start making noise now.

https://www.fcps.edu/staff/rachna-sizemore-heizer
That is your new board rep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ugh I just bought a house zoned for Keene Mill/Irving/West Springfield. Am I screwed?

ANYONE who has a school with a GreatSchools rating of 7 or higher is probably screwed. Even if they don't move you to a new school, they'll move other kids in to make sure all schools get a nice even 5. Property values will take a proportionate hit.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ugh I just bought a house zoned for Keene Mill/Irving/West Springfield. Am I screwed?

Please write to your representative with your thoughts!

They will just label you privileged.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ugh I just bought a house zoned for Keene Mill/Irving/West Springfield. Am I screwed?

ANYONE who has a school with a GreatSchools rating of 7 or higher is probably screwed. Even if they don't move you to a new school, they'll move other kids in to make sure all schools get a nice even 5. Property values will take a proportionate hit.

I keep hearing this from you(?), but I’m not sure. People aren’t having many kids these days and they don’t usually relocate to this area without some cushy job. I don’t think schools are a top issue for most people around here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ugh I just bought a house zoned for Keene Mill/Irving/West Springfield. Am I screwed?

Please write to your representative with your thoughts!

They will just label you privileged.

Who cares. So are they. Until their kids are also being moved, they can’t really call you privileged.

[Anonymous]

I emailed my rep asking if there were any changes planned for her district. I bet I hear nothing back

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ugh I just bought a house zoned for Keene Mill/Irving/West Springfield. Am I screwed?

ANYONE who has a school with a GreatSchools rating of 7 or higher is probably screwed. Even if they don't move you to a new school, they'll move other kids in to make sure all schools get a nice even 5. Property values will take a proportionate hit.

I keep hearing this from you(?), but I’m not sure. People aren’t having many kids these days and they don’t usually relocate to this area without some cushy job. I don’t think schools are a top issue for most people around here.

DP. I can’t tell if you are joking. You don’t think people in this area care about schools? That’s like the one thing that people in Fairfax care about.

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For the schools that are overcrowded, like West Springfield, what would be the solution? Buy more trailers? Another huge renovation? At some point, being over capacity could become a safety issue -- like if there's a fire and the hallways are jam packed. The cheapest option would be to shift the students to a school that can handle additional students.

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Anonymous wrote:It isn't about proximity to the high school - its about the demographics.

Hunt Valley brings what Lewis needs.

So are you saying decisions should be based proximity to the high school? Western Langley pyramid fervently disagrees.

This was refuted yesterday and you just ignored it, so I will repeat it for you. Langley less than twenty minutes, Herndon high about fifteen. Turns out there’s no easy way to get across 7.

Advocate all you want, but do it honestly, because bus time is not a real reason for that school to be redistricted.

What time did you take your estimate and did you account for stops along the route?

7/7:30. Stops along the route would cancel each other out when comparing times. I travel Georgetown Pike for work frequently and the only issue that I ever encounter is a tree down or car broken down.

Travel times is a big nothing burger pretext.

Then why are people always complaining about traffic and backups on Georgetown Pike? I have heard so many people say it takes them forever to get to Cooper and Langley.

We live off Georgetown pike and I have a kid at both cooper and Langley. Cooper is so early and I never have problems driving my kid to cooper in the mornings. My Langley kid takes the bus and there is traffic but it really isn’t that bad.

The afternoon is a whole other issue. 495 bridge construction traffic can cause tons of problems. Some days I fly. Other days it can take 30 min to drive 1-2 miles.

Yup, people always complain about dismissal, afterschool activity pickups and evening meetings. It’s horrible traffic on Georgetown pike. Makes no sense to have kids from near Herndon attend Langley.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the schools that are overcrowded, like West Springfield, what would be the solution? Buy more trailers? Another huge renovation? At some point, being over capacity could become a safety issue -- like if there's a fire and the hallways are jam packed. The cheapest option would be to shift the students to a school that can handle additional students.

End the massive transfers out of the neighboring schools into that one.

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Anonymous wrote:It isn't about proximity to the high school - its about the demographics.

Hunt Valley brings what Lewis needs.

So are you saying decisions should be based proximity to the high school? Western Langley pyramid fervently disagrees.

This was refuted yesterday and you just ignored it, so I will repeat it for you. Langley less than twenty minutes, Herndon high about fifteen. Turns out there’s no easy way to get across 7.

Advocate all you want, but do it honestly, because bus time is not a real reason for that school to be redistricted.

What time did you take your estimate and did you account for stops along the route?

7/7:30. Stops along the route would cancel each other out when comparing times. I travel Georgetown Pike for work frequently and the only issue that I ever encounter is a tree down or car broken down.

Travel times is a big nothing burger pretext.

Then why are people always complaining about traffic and backups on Georgetown Pike? I have heard so many people say it takes them forever to get to Cooper and Langley.

We live off Georgetown pike and I have a kid at both cooper and Langley. Cooper is so early and I never have problems driving my kid to cooper in the mornings. My Langley kid takes the bus and there is traffic but it really isn’t that bad.

The afternoon is a whole other issue. 495 bridge construction traffic can cause tons of problems. Some days I fly. Other days it can take 30 min to drive 1-2 miles.

Yup, people always complain about dismissal, afterschool activity pickups and evening meetings. It’s horrible traffic on Georgetown pike. Makes no sense to have kids from near Herndon attend Langley.

What people? I’m guessing you don’t even know anyone at the school, because I know many there and no one ever complains about that.

Again, advocate for your equity redistricting all you want, but don’t lie when you do. You should be able to convince people based on the facts, not made up pretext.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the schools that are overcrowded, like West Springfield, what would be the solution? Buy more trailers? Another huge renovation? At some point, being over capacity could become a safety issue -- like if there's a fire and the hallways are jam packed. The cheapest option would be to shift the students to a school that can handle additional students.

Stop building houses in saturated areas. They just added some near WSHS. Put new houses in a different district.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For the schools that are overcrowded, like West Springfield, what would be the solution? Buy more trailers? Another huge renovation? At some point, being over capacity could become a safety issue -- like if there's a fire and the hallways are jam packed. The cheapest option would be to shift the students to a school that can handle additional students.

Stop building houses in saturated areas. They just added some near WSHS. Put new houses in a different district.

The School Board has no control over where houses get built. If they had any brains they prioritize capital investments in the areas with the greatest need for additional capacity but they aren’t wired to be nimble or think strategically.