King Abdullah Academy Closing: FCPS Buy for HS?

[Anonymous]

If the Navy Island moves to Oak Hill as proposed, Oak Hill moves to KAA, and Crossfield moves to KAA, that would unite all of Franklin Farm in one high school. I’m not saying that should necessarily be a priority, but it seems like one of the less controversial things the school board could do with this new high school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just think its interesting how quick people are to move other people's kids around, it is hugely disruptive to move ES from one MS/HS to another.

oh yes, its the Fairfax way. Especially gross to treat poor kids like pawns (KATHY SMITH) or like their families' opinions don't matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the Navy Island moves to Oak Hill as proposed, Oak Hill moves to KAA, and Crossfield moves to KAA, that would unite all of Franklin Farm in one high school. I’m not saying that should necessarily be a priority, but it seems like one of the less controversial things the school board could do with this new high school.

All of FF doesn't attend the same ES or MS, so I can't see anyone caring about a random development all attending the same HS.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If the Navy Island moves to Oak Hill as proposed, Oak Hill moves to KAA, and Crossfield moves to KAA, that would unite all of Franklin Farm in one high school. I’m not saying that should necessarily be a priority, but it seems like one of the less controversial things the school board could do with this new high school.

All of FF doesn't attend the same ES or MS, so I can't see anyone caring about a random development all attending the same HS.

It makes sense. Not sure there will be room.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think the Langley people are so worried they might get moved that they are on here pretending to be from other places trying to scuttle the deal anyway they can. They figured out that Westfield is likely going to come out with a raw deal and are trying to stir up the Westfield and Chantilly people to be against it.

Oh for sure. 100%. I mean I'm not going to lie, smart trying to rile up the Poplar Tree crowd and Kathy--- shows a very nuanced understanding of local politics. But very transparent.

You are not a Chantilly parent, or you would know Poplar Tree is not moving. I doubt they are "riled up."

Well, she did say she suspected the GF trolls were trying, not that they succeeded. Why so defensive about Poplar Tree? You sound...riled up.

No. I'm a Chantilly parent who is not in Poplar Tree. I know how to look at a map. Poplar Tree neighborhood is right across street from Chantilly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There are many Bull Run families who live much closer to CVHS than Westfield. So by your standards, they should not be moved.

There are families zoned to CHS who live closer to Westfield. There are families zoned to Langley who live much closer to Herndon. There are families zoned to Oakton who live much closer to like three other schools. There are families zoned to Robinson who live much closer to CVHS. There are people zoned to SLHS who live closer to HHS. etc etc etc etc.

Are you going to upend the boundaries across the entire county based solely on distance? Interesting approach that is sure to be very popular.

No. But, it is desirable. A lot of people being bused to Oakton used to live in Chantilly boundary--and most did not want to move to Oakton because of the distance. Franklin Farm was initially Chantilly, for example. It's far and away the closest and they would still be there if there were room.

But, Bull Run is mostly equidistant. And, there is a neighborhood right next door to CVHS.

It is one thing if there is only a mile difference. But, when the distance rises to the Willow Springs and the Crossfield neighborhoods that go to Oakton, the bus expense enters in. (And, yes, the Langley people, too. Eventually, they won't have a choice because of Tyson's expansion.)

When was Franklin Farm zoned to Chantilly? 🤔

I grew up in Franklin Farm. My oldest sister graduated from Oakton in 1988. My next sister graduated from Oakton in 1993. I graduated from Oakton in 1996. My younger brother graduated from Oakton in 2000.

My parents had kids at Oakton almost non-stop from 1984-2000, and their former house is still in the Oakton district.

The only year Franklin Farm existed and I can't guarantee that it was zoned to Oakton is 1983-1984, but it seems highly unlikely that the school assignment got changed one year after rhe first houses in the neighborhood were built.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the Navy Island moves to Oak Hill as proposed, Oak Hill moves to KAA, and Crossfield moves to KAA, that would unite all of Franklin Farm in one high school. I’m not saying that should necessarily be a priority, but it seems like one of the less controversial things the school board could do with this new high school.

All of FF doesn't attend the same ES or MS, so I can't see anyone caring about a random development all attending the same HS.

Oh are you the spokesperson for FF? I live here. If they’re going to start moving kids all around might as well make a change that unifies a neighborhood. It’s a bit annoying when a kid’s friend who lives a street away goes to a different school for ES and MS.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There are many Bull Run families who live much closer to CVHS than Westfield. So by your standards, they should not be moved.

There are families zoned to CHS who live closer to Westfield. There are families zoned to Langley who live much closer to Herndon. There are families zoned to Oakton who live much closer to like three other schools. There are families zoned to Robinson who live much closer to CVHS. There are people zoned to SLHS who live closer to HHS. etc etc etc etc.

Are you going to upend the boundaries across the entire county based solely on distance? Interesting approach that is sure to be very popular.

No. But, it is desirable. A lot of people being bused to Oakton used to live in Chantilly boundary--and most did not want to move to Oakton because of the distance. Franklin Farm was initially Chantilly, for example. It's far and away the closest and they would still be there if there were room.

But, Bull Run is mostly equidistant. And, there is a neighborhood right next door to CVHS.

It is one thing if there is only a mile difference. But, when the distance rises to the Willow Springs and the Crossfield neighborhoods that go to Oakton, the bus expense enters in. (And, yes, the Langley people, too. Eventually, they won't have a choice because of Tyson's expansion.)

When was Franklin Farm zoned to Chantilly? 🤔

I grew up in Franklin Farm. My oldest sister graduated from Oakton in 1988. My next sister graduated from Oakton in 1993. I graduated from Oakton in 1996. My younger brother graduated from Oakton in 2000.

My parents had kids at Oakton almost non-stop from 1984-2000, and their former house is still in the Oakton district.

The only year Franklin Farm existed and I can't guarantee that it was zoned to Oakton is 1983-1984, but it seems highly unlikely that the school assignment got changed one year after rhe first houses in the neighborhood were built.

How could you have grown up in Franklin Farm and be oblivious to the fact that all the homes west of the parkway go to Chantilly? It’s all the kids who go to Oal Hill for ES.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think the Langley people are so worried they might get moved that they are on here pretending to be from other places trying to scuttle the deal anyway they can. They figured out that Westfield is likely going to come out with a raw deal and are trying to stir up the Westfield and Chantilly people to be against it.

Oh for sure. 100%. I mean I'm not going to lie, smart trying to rile up the Poplar Tree crowd and Kathy--- shows a very nuanced understanding of local politics. But very transparent.

You are not a Chantilly parent, or you would know Poplar Tree is not moving. I doubt they are "riled up."

Well, she did say she suspected the GF trolls were trying, not that they succeeded. Why so defensive about Poplar Tree? You sound...riled up.

No. I'm a Chantilly parent who is not in Poplar Tree. I know how to look at a map. Poplar Tree neighborhood is right across street from Chantilly.

I mean, if you look at a map, its also one of the closest schools to the Westfield HS building that doesn't currently attend Westfield. Much closer than a lot of places that currently go there. Do I think they will move it, personally? No--for political reasons-- but its not some insane idea.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There are many Bull Run families who live much closer to CVHS than Westfield. So by your standards, they should not be moved.

There are families zoned to CHS who live closer to Westfield. There are families zoned to Langley who live much closer to Herndon. There are families zoned to Oakton who live much closer to like three other schools. There are families zoned to Robinson who live much closer to CVHS. There are people zoned to SLHS who live closer to HHS. etc etc etc etc.

Are you going to upend the boundaries across the entire county based solely on distance? Interesting approach that is sure to be very popular.

No. But, it is desirable. A lot of people being bused to Oakton used to live in Chantilly boundary--and most did not want to move to Oakton because of the distance. Franklin Farm was initially Chantilly, for example. It's far and away the closest and they would still be there if there were room.

But, Bull Run is mostly equidistant. And, there is a neighborhood right next door to CVHS.

It is one thing if there is only a mile difference. But, when the distance rises to the Willow Springs and the Crossfield neighborhoods that go to Oakton, the bus expense enters in. (And, yes, the Langley people, too. Eventually, they won't have a choice because of Tyson's expansion.)

When was Franklin Farm zoned to Chantilly? 🤔

I grew up in Franklin Farm. My oldest sister graduated from Oakton in 1988. My next sister graduated from Oakton in 1993. I graduated from Oakton in 1996. My younger brother graduated from Oakton in 2000.

My parents had kids at Oakton almost non-stop from 1984-2000, and their former house is still in the Oakton district.

The only year Franklin Farm existed and I can't guarantee that it was zoned to Oakton is 1983-1984, but it seems highly unlikely that the school assignment got changed one year after rhe first houses in the neighborhood were built.

How could you have grown up in Franklin Farm and be oblivious to the fact that all the homes west of the parkway go to Chantilly? It’s all the kids who go to Oal Hill for ES.

I am aware of that, and I believe my response quite clearly was referring to the poat that said "Franklin Farm was initially Chantilly," which implies that the PP was also discussing the section that is not zoned to Chantilly.

Critical thinking. Try it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the Navy Island moves to Oak Hill as proposed, Oak Hill moves to KAA, and Crossfield moves to KAA, that would unite all of Franklin Farm in one high school. I’m not saying that should necessarily be a priority, but it seems like one of the less controversial things the school board could do with this new high school.

All of FF doesn't attend the same ES or MS, so I can't see anyone caring about a random development all attending the same HS.

Oh are you the spokesperson for FF? I live here. If they’re going to start moving kids all around might as well make a change that unifies a neighborhood. It’s a bit annoying when a kid’s friend who lives a street away goes to a different school for ES and MS.

The people who live there might think it would be nice, but I think FCPS has a lot more important things to worry about than whether some random giant development all goes to the same school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are many Bull Run families who live much closer to CVHS than Westfield. So by your standards, they should not be moved.

There are families zoned to CHS who live closer to Westfield. There are families zoned to Langley who live much closer to Herndon. There are families zoned to Oakton who live much closer to like three other schools. There are families zoned to Robinson who live much closer to CVHS. There are people zoned to SLHS who live closer to HHS. etc etc etc etc.

Are you going to upend the boundaries across the entire county based solely on distance? Interesting approach that is sure to be very popular.

No. But, it is desirable. A lot of people being bused to Oakton used to live in Chantilly boundary--and most did not want to move to Oakton because of the distance. Franklin Farm was initially Chantilly, for example. It's far and away the closest and they would still be there if there were room.

But, Bull Run is mostly equidistant. And, there is a neighborhood right next door to CVHS.

It is one thing if there is only a mile difference. But, when the distance rises to the Willow Springs and the Crossfield neighborhoods that go to Oakton, the bus expense enters in. (And, yes, the Langley people, too. Eventually, they won't have a choice because of Tyson's expansion.)

When was Franklin Farm zoned to Chantilly? 🤔

I grew up in Franklin Farm. My oldest sister graduated from Oakton in 1988. My next sister graduated from Oakton in 1993. I graduated from Oakton in 1996. My younger brother graduated from Oakton in 2000.

My parents had kids at Oakton almost non-stop from 1984-2000, and their former house is still in the Oakton district.

The only year Franklin Farm existed and I can't guarantee that it was zoned to Oakton is 1983-1984, but it seems highly unlikely that the school assignment got changed one year after rhe first houses in the neighborhood were built.

How could you have grown up in Franklin Farm and be oblivious to the fact that all the homes west of the parkway go to Chantilly? It’s all the kids who go to Oal Hill for ES.

And, all of Franklin Farm went to Oak Hill before Crossfield was opened.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the Navy Island moves to Oak Hill as proposed, Oak Hill moves to KAA, and Crossfield moves to KAA, that would unite all of Franklin Farm in one high school. I’m not saying that should necessarily be a priority, but it seems like one of the less controversial things the school board could do with this new high school.

All of FF doesn't attend the same ES or MS, so I can't see anyone caring about a random development all attending the same HS.

Oh are you the spokesperson for FF? I live here. If they’re going to start moving kids all around might as well make a change that unifies a neighborhood. It’s a bit annoying when a kid’s friend who lives a street away goes to a different school for ES and MS.

The people who live there might think it would be nice, but I think FCPS has a lot more important things to worry about than whether some random giant development all goes to the same school.

for real

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the Navy Island moves to Oak Hill as proposed, Oak Hill moves to KAA, and Crossfield moves to KAA, that would unite all of Franklin Farm in one high school. I’m not saying that should necessarily be a priority, but it seems like one of the less controversial things the school board could do with this new high school.

All of FF doesn't attend the same ES or MS, so I can't see anyone caring about a random development all attending the same HS.

It makes sense. Not sure there will be room.

Lots of big neighborhoods are zoned to different schools. No one cares.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are many Bull Run families who live much closer to CVHS than Westfield. So by your standards, they should not be moved.

There are families zoned to CHS who live closer to Westfield. There are families zoned to Langley who live much closer to Herndon. There are families zoned to Oakton who live much closer to like three other schools. There are families zoned to Robinson who live much closer to CVHS. There are people zoned to SLHS who live closer to HHS. etc etc etc etc.

Are you going to upend the boundaries across the entire county based solely on distance? Interesting approach that is sure to be very popular.

No. But, it is desirable. A lot of people being bused to Oakton used to live in Chantilly boundary--and most did not want to move to Oakton because of the distance. Franklin Farm was initially Chantilly, for example. It's far and away the closest and they would still be there if there were room.

But, Bull Run is mostly equidistant. And, there is a neighborhood right next door to CVHS.

It is one thing if there is only a mile difference. But, when the distance rises to the Willow Springs and the Crossfield neighborhoods that go to Oakton, the bus expense enters in. (And, yes, the Langley people, too. Eventually, they won't have a choice because of Tyson's expansion.)

When was Franklin Farm zoned to Chantilly? 🤔

I grew up in Franklin Farm. My oldest sister graduated from Oakton in 1988. My next sister graduated from Oakton in 1993. I graduated from Oakton in 1996. My younger brother graduated from Oakton in 2000.

My parents had kids at Oakton almost non-stop from 1984-2000, and their former house is still in the Oakton district.

The only year Franklin Farm existed and I can't guarantee that it was zoned to Oakton is 1983-1984, but it seems highly unlikely that the school assignment got changed one year after rhe first houses in the neighborhood were built.

How could you have grown up in Franklin Farm and be oblivious to the fact that all the homes west of the parkway go to Chantilly? It’s all the kids who go to Oal Hill for ES.

And, all of Franklin Farm went to Oak Hill before Crossfield was opened.

Yes, I am the 1996 Oakton graduate. I went to Oak Hill until Crossfield opened when I was in fifth grade.