FCPS Boundary Review Updates

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I get that people don't want to switch schools, but the big question for me is WHY.

Is it that the teachers suck at certain schools? Or is it that people only want their kids to go to schools with certain types of children, eg., the more affluent native English speakers? And yeah, it's not the teachers, otherwise we'll just switch the staff at Langley and Herndon and call it a day.

So parents spend oodles of money on housing so their kids can attend schools with other affluent kids, which drives up housing costs and forces lower-income students into certain schools.

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

Don’t feign ignorance and then pretend to have all the answers. That’s not a good look.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I get that people don't want to switch schools, but the big question for me is WHY.

Is it that the teachers suck at certain schools? Or is it that people only want their kids to go to schools with certain types of children, eg., the more affluent native English speakers? And yeah, it's not the teachers, otherwise we'll just switch the staff at Langley and Herndon and call it a day.

So parents spend oodles of money on housing so their kids can attend schools with other affluent kids, which drives up housing costs and forces lower-income students into certain schools.

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

1. Most people want to stay where they are because they like the comm unity with others that they have developed.
2. They don't want their kids taken out of their friend groups. This can break up sports groups and scout groups.
3. Many have older siblings and it is extremely disruptive to have students in two different high schools. This affects after school activities that include families and transportation becomes very difficult.
4. Yes, people do choose housing based and schools. This is not new. This will affect the county tax base because of uncertainty.
5. As for high schools, parents may have selected housing based on AP or IB. Sure, you might can pupil place==but the school may be further away or not open to transfer. If your child gets switched from an AP to an IB school, it is unlikely you will be allowed to PP at the school you currently attend. At least, this has been the SB's historical view.
6. For many who attend high schools with compact borders, this may result in being sent further away.
7. Families' activities frequently revolve around schools. This breaks up that connection. So many people in this area are transplants and this means developing new communities.
8. For elementary school families this can also affect childcare. Some childcare facilities have buses to schools. They may not have buses to your new school.
9. If your child is currently in SACC, this may not be available at your new school.

There's more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which schools do the SB members kids attend?

Doesn’t really matter to me, I just care that their kids are moved as part of the review process. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.

I literally cannot think of a reason why this isn’t sound policy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Since the BRAC meeting was canceled this week, do we know the next date yet?

People keep asking but they are secret and closed and subject to NDAs. Just like any good public, transparent process.

LOL! I’m assuming there should be one this week or next since 3/10. And agreed that are so sneaky about the dates. I do look forward to what they disclose as it seems things should start heating up.

The secrecy (non-disclosure agreements? Really??) the hidden dates, closed-door meetings, exclusion of parents, overwhelming representation by special-interest group are anything but:

- transparent and open.

Why are parents forced to resort to Freedom of Information Act lawsuits just to pry information out of the clutches of Michelle Reid and the School Board, when they should be willingly disclosing that information to parents (who are also taxpayers) ???

I am not comfortable with this whole process and believe it needs to be delayed for at least one year.

[Anonymous]

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

The high school for my neighborhood is diverse. There are plenty of FARMS and English learners there. And, yes, there are also some more affluent, but I doubt there are any with extreme wealth. .I like it and I do not want my neighborhood rezoned. This seems to be the only argument the pro boundary study have. In fact, I wonder if this is the only reason the SB has.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which schools do the SB members kids attend?

How many actually have kids in FCPS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get that people don't want to switch schools, but the big question for me is WHY.

Is it that the teachers suck at certain schools? Or is it that people only want their kids to go to schools with certain types of children, eg., the more affluent native English speakers? And yeah, it's not the teachers, otherwise we'll just switch the staff at Langley and Herndon and call it a day.

So parents spend oodles of money on housing so their kids can attend schools with other affluent kids, which drives up housing costs and forces lower-income students into certain schools.

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

1. Most people want to stay where they are because they like the comm unity with others that they have developed.
2. They don't want their kids taken out of their friend groups. This can break up sports groups and scout groups.
3. Many have older siblings and it is extremely disruptive to have students in two different high schools. This affects after school activities that include families and transportation becomes very difficult.
4. Yes, people do choose housing based and schools. This is not new. This will affect the county tax base because of uncertainty.
5. As for high schools, parents may have selected housing based on AP or IB. Sure, you might can pupil place==but the school may be further away or not open to transfer. If your child gets switched from an AP to an IB school, it is unlikely you will be allowed to PP at the school you currently attend. At least, this has been the SB's historical view.
6. For many who attend high schools with compact borders, this may result in being sent further away.
7. Families' activities frequently revolve around schools. This breaks up that connection. So many people in this area are transplants and this means developing new communities.
8. For elementary school families this can also affect childcare. Some childcare facilities have buses to schools. They may not have buses to your new school.
9. If your child is currently in SACC, this may not be available at your new school.

There's more.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. It’s clear that the SB has its shills lined up to spam various forums with the fiction that anyone who opposes boundary changes is a bigot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

The high school for my neighborhood is diverse. There are plenty of FARMS and English learners there. And, yes, there are also some more affluent, but I doubt there are any with extreme wealth. .I like it and I do not want my neighborhood rezoned. This seems to be the only argument the pro boundary study have. In fact, I wonder if this is the only reason the SB has.

A big reason is that they have failed with both academic programs and facilities management. Now they want to shovel kids into low-performing IB schools as well as some AP schools that got additions they didn’t need. Families only exist in their world to cover up their mistakes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get that people don't want to switch schools, but the big question for me is WHY.

Is it that the teachers suck at certain schools? Or is it that people only want their kids to go to schools with certain types of children, eg., the more affluent native English speakers? And yeah, it's not the teachers, otherwise we'll just switch the staff at Langley and Herndon and call it a day.

So parents spend oodles of money on housing so their kids can attend schools with other affluent kids, which drives up housing costs and forces lower-income students into certain schools.

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

1. Most people want to stay where they are because they like the comm unity with others that they have developed.
2. They don't want their kids taken out of their friend groups. This can break up sports groups and scout groups.
3. Many have older siblings and it is extremely disruptive to have students in two different high schools. This affects after school activities that include families and transportation becomes very difficult.
4. Yes, people do choose housing based and schools. This is not new. This will affect the county tax base because of uncertainty.
5. As for high schools, parents may have selected housing based on AP or IB. Sure, you might can pupil place==but the school may be further away or not open to transfer. If your child gets switched from an AP to an IB school, it is unlikely you will be allowed to PP at the school you currently attend. At least, this has been the SB's historical view.
6. For many who attend high schools with compact borders, this may result in being sent further away.
7. Families' activities frequently revolve around schools. This breaks up that connection. So many people in this area are transplants and this means developing new communities.
8. For elementary school families this can also affect childcare. Some childcare facilities have buses to schools. They may not have buses to your new school.
9. If your child is currently in SACC, this may not be available at your new school.

There's more.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. It’s clear that the SB has its shills lined up to spam various forums with the fiction that anyone who opposes boundary changes is a bigot.

+1. She posts this all the time. Trying to will bigotry and class warfare into existence to support her extreme left redistricting agenda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get that people don't want to switch schools, but the big question for me is WHY.

Is it that the teachers suck at certain schools? Or is it that people only want their kids to go to schools with certain types of children, eg., the more affluent native English speakers? And yeah, it's not the teachers, otherwise we'll just switch the staff at Langley and Herndon and call it a day.

So parents spend oodles of money on housing so their kids can attend schools with other affluent kids, which drives up housing costs and forces lower-income students into certain schools.

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

1. Most people want to stay where they are because they like the comm unity with others that they have developed.
2. They don't want their kids taken out of their friend groups. This can break up sports groups and scout groups.
3. Many have older siblings and it is extremely disruptive to have students in two different high schools. This affects after school activities that include families and transportation becomes very difficult.
4. Yes, people do choose housing based and schools. This is not new. This will affect the county tax base because of uncertainty.
5. As for high schools, parents may have selected housing based on AP or IB. Sure, you might can pupil place==but the school may be further away or not open to transfer. If your child gets switched from an AP to an IB school, it is unlikely you will be allowed to PP at the school you currently attend. At least, this has been the SB's historical view.
6. For many who attend high schools with compact borders, this may result in being sent further away.
7. Families' activities frequently revolve around schools. This breaks up that connection. So many people in this area are transplants and this means developing new communities.
8. For elementary school families this can also affect childcare. Some childcare facilities have buses to schools. They may not have buses to your new school.
9. If your child is currently in SACC, this may not be available at your new school.

There's more.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. It’s clear that the SB has its shills lined up to spam various forums with the fiction that anyone who opposes boundary changes is a bigot.

+1. She posts this all the time. Trying to will bigotry and class warfare into existence to support her extreme left redistricting agenda.

Because you like your neighborhood? That's the same reason given in the 1960s to prevent desegregation.

What other reason do you have?

Hundreds of pages of people saying the same thing over and over. You don't want your kids to go to school with THOSE kids. Yes, it's bigotry and class warfare. Pages and pages on this site that can be used in a lawsuit because it lays clear that you have no other case other than you want to stay with a certain class of people.

And very, very interesting you assume I'm female. Because only males support segregation, I guess? It's not a good assumption on your part.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get that people don't want to switch schools, but the big question for me is WHY.

Is it that the teachers suck at certain schools? Or is it that people only want their kids to go to schools with certain types of children, eg., the more affluent native English speakers? And yeah, it's not the teachers, otherwise we'll just switch the staff at Langley and Herndon and call it a day.

So parents spend oodles of money on housing so their kids can attend schools with other affluent kids, which drives up housing costs and forces lower-income students into certain schools.

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

1. Most people want to stay where they are because they like the comm unity with others that they have developed.
2. They don't want their kids taken out of their friend groups. This can break up sports groups and scout groups.
3. Many have older siblings and it is extremely disruptive to have students in two different high schools. This affects after school activities that include families and transportation becomes very difficult.
4. Yes, people do choose housing based and schools. This is not new. This will affect the county tax base because of uncertainty.
5. As for high schools, parents may have selected housing based on AP or IB. Sure, you might can pupil place==but the school may be further away or not open to transfer. If your child gets switched from an AP to an IB school, it is unlikely you will be allowed to PP at the school you currently attend. At least, this has been the SB's historical view.
6. For many who attend high schools with compact borders, this may result in being sent further away.
7. Families' activities frequently revolve around schools. This breaks up that connection. So many people in this area are transplants and this means developing new communities.
8. For elementary school families this can also affect childcare. Some childcare facilities have buses to schools. They may not have buses to your new school.
9. If your child is currently in SACC, this may not be available at your new school.

There's more.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. It’s clear that the SB has its shills lined up to spam various forums with the fiction that anyone who opposes boundary changes is a bigot.

+1. She posts this all the time. Trying to will bigotry and class warfare into existence to support her extreme left redistricting agenda.

Because you like your neighborhood? That's the same reason given in the 1960s to prevent desegregation.

What other reason do you have?

Hundreds of pages of people saying the same thing over and over. You don't want your kids to go to school with THOSE kids. Yes, it's bigotry and class warfare. Pages and pages on this site that can be used in a lawsuit because it lays clear that you have no other case other than you want to stay with a certain class of people.

And very, very interesting you assume I'm female. Because only males support segregation, I guess? It's not a good assumption on your part.

😳 wow, truly unhinged. It’d be easy to dismiss your rants, but it’s pretty clear the SB is aligned with your equity goals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get that people don't want to switch schools, but the big question for me is WHY.

Is it that the teachers suck at certain schools? Or is it that people only want their kids to go to schools with certain types of children, eg., the more affluent native English speakers? And yeah, it's not the teachers, otherwise we'll just switch the staff at Langley and Herndon and call it a day.

So parents spend oodles of money on housing so their kids can attend schools with other affluent kids, which drives up housing costs and forces lower-income students into certain schools.

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

1. Most people want to stay where they are because they like the comm unity with others that they have developed.
2. They don't want their kids taken out of their friend groups. This can break up sports groups and scout groups.
3. Many have older siblings and it is extremely disruptive to have students in two different high schools. This affects after school activities that include families and transportation becomes very difficult.
4. Yes, people do choose housing based and schools. This is not new. This will affect the county tax base because of uncertainty.
5. As for high schools, parents may have selected housing based on AP or IB. Sure, you might can pupil place==but the school may be further away or not open to transfer. If your child gets switched from an AP to an IB school, it is unlikely you will be allowed to PP at the school you currently attend. At least, this has been the SB's historical view.
6. For many who attend high schools with compact borders, this may result in being sent further away.
7. Families' activities frequently revolve around schools. This breaks up that connection. So many people in this area are transplants and this means developing new communities.
8. For elementary school families this can also affect childcare. Some childcare facilities have buses to schools. They may not have buses to your new school.
9. If your child is currently in SACC, this may not be available at your new school.

There's more.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. It’s clear that the SB has its shills lined up to spam various forums with the fiction that anyone who opposes boundary changes is a bigot.

+1. She posts this all the time. Trying to will bigotry and class warfare into existence to support her extreme left redistricting agenda.

Because you like your neighborhood? That's the same reason given in the 1960s to prevent desegregation.

What other reason do you have?

Hundreds of pages of people saying the same thing over and over. You don't want your kids to go to school with THOSE kids. Yes, it's bigotry and class warfare. Pages and pages on this site that can be used in a lawsuit because it lays clear that you have no other case other than you want to stay with a certain class of people.

And very, very interesting you assume I'm female. Because only males support segregation, I guess? It's not a good assumption on your part.

NP.

Are you Karl Frisch or maybe his husband? Are you on the school Board? Or are you one of the 60+ full-time DEIA officers employed by FCPS?

Which is it? (please answer)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get that people don't want to switch schools, but the big question for me is WHY.

Is it that the teachers suck at certain schools? Or is it that people only want their kids to go to schools with certain types of children, eg., the more affluent native English speakers? And yeah, it's not the teachers, otherwise we'll just switch the staff at Langley and Herndon and call it a day.

So parents spend oodles of money on housing so their kids can attend schools with other affluent kids, which drives up housing costs and forces lower-income students into certain schools.

And above all, the ones with the most income do not want to mess with the system because it risks mixing their children alongside those they spent so much money to avoid.

1. Most people want to stay where they are because they like the comm unity with others that they have developed.
2. They don't want their kids taken out of their friend groups. This can break up sports groups and scout groups.
3. Many have older siblings and it is extremely disruptive to have students in two different high schools. This affects after school activities that include families and transportation becomes very difficult.
4. Yes, people do choose housing based and schools. This is not new. This will affect the county tax base because of uncertainty.
5. As for high schools, parents may have selected housing based on AP or IB. Sure, you might can pupil place==but the school may be further away or not open to transfer. If your child gets switched from an AP to an IB school, it is unlikely you will be allowed to PP at the school you currently attend. At least, this has been the SB's historical view.
6. For many who attend high schools with compact borders, this may result in being sent further away.
7. Families' activities frequently revolve around schools. This breaks up that connection. So many people in this area are transplants and this means developing new communities.
8. For elementary school families this can also affect childcare. Some childcare facilities have buses to schools. They may not have buses to your new school.
9. If your child is currently in SACC, this may not be available at your new school.

There's more.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. It’s clear that the SB has its shills lined up to spam various forums with the fiction that anyone who opposes boundary changes is a bigot.

+1. She posts this all the time. Trying to will bigotry and class warfare into existence to support her extreme left redistricting agenda.

Because you like your neighborhood? That's the same reason given in the 1960s to prevent desegregation.

What other reason do you have?

Hundreds of pages of people saying the same thing over and over. You don't want your kids to go to school with THOSE kids. Yes, it's bigotry and class warfare. Pages and pages on this site that can be used in a lawsuit because it lays clear that you have no other case other than you want to stay with a certain class of people.

And very, very interesting you assume I'm female. Because only males support segregation, I guess? It's not a good assumption on your part.

Very very interesting you assume bigotry is the ONLY reason not to move. Have you not at least googled the effect of moving on student performance? Do it. It is eye opening that the consensus is moving harms kids.

As far as bigotry- I have written before and will write again, I have dedicated my professional life to teaching low income/ESL kids. My child shouldn’t have to sacrifice their high school career to help these kids as well.

Why do you want to harm kids by moving them in high school?

[Anonymous]

Since you seem kind of stuck on bigotry, here is an AI summary of research:

Changing schools, especially during high school, can negatively impact academic performance, potentially leading to lower test scores, increased risk of dropping out, and difficulty keeping up with coursework due to disruptions in learning and social adjustment.

Here's a more detailed look at the potential consequences:

Negative Impacts:
Academic Disruption:
Changing schools can disrupt a student's academic progress, making it harder to build on previously learned knowledge and skills.
Students may experience gaps in their knowledge due to missing important lessons or topics covered in their old school.
Differences in curriculum or teaching styles can lead to difficulty keeping up with coursework.
Students may also struggle to adapt to new teaching methods and learning habits.

Social Adjustment:
Transitioning to a new school can be socially challenging, with students potentially struggling to fit in or find their place among established friend groups.
Students may experience increased loneliness or victimization, which can negatively impact their self-esteem and academic performance.

Increased Risk of Dropping Out:

Students who change schools are more likely to drop out of school.
A study found that high schoolers who change schools during the academic year are 40% more likely to drop out.

Lower Academic Achievement:
Students who change schools are more likely to demonstrate lower average academic achievement.
Studies have found that changing schools is associated with lower growth in test scores.
One study found that each school change was associated with a deficit of 0.02 GPA points in the year of the change.

[Anonymous]

Michelle Reid claims 6th grade needs to be moved to middle school so there is greater rigor and talk between the middle school grades and 6ht grade.

A child moving from one high school to another will still feel academic disruption.

Start thinking about the actual effects on KIDS, not just proving your anti-racism or improving test scores.