Western HS - any teachers hired yet?

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Anonymous wrote:How do they know how many teachers to hire when they don’t know the student population yet?

They know the number of students that they have currently. They need 9th and 10th grade teachers for all the core classes. They might even have an idea about the classes that the kids initially selected, they have the kids names and student information. If the class selections were electronically done they could have been sent to Skyview. The only school that could be a wildcard for selections would be SLHS students who were not able to select AP classes and some might make those choices now that they are available.

How would anyone know yet what AP courses are available this fall at Skyview?

FWIW, you do not even know what AP classes will be available at any school. It depends on enrollment and other factors. And, even if an AP class is offered at another school, it does not always mean there will be space for your child in it.
Another factor is whether or not there is more than one class of that AP class--and, it very well may be that your child will have a conflict with another class. My DD had to change her loved elective because it was taught at the only time her AP language course was offered.

Well, exactly. And that only gets more complicated when you have a small and less stable enrollment, and haven’t worked through schedules or hired teachers yet. What Oakton can make available to sophomores won’t necessarily be what Skyview can make work for sophomores.

Do you think that Oakton or any other high school can guarantee what classes will be filled? They put out options for choices. The choices may not all be available or there may be "leftover' kids who cannot fit it in their schedule for one reason or another.
Naturally, all core classes will be available at all schools--to include Skyview and Oakton.

There’s a bit of a disconnect between Reid touting 22nd Century learning and reassurances that Skyview will be able to offer “core classes,” which sounds more like a 20th Century baseline.

If they’d come up with fixed boundaries and told at least 9th and 10th graders in boundary that they are being assigned to the new school, Skyview would start with more kids and on a stronger academic footing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How do they know how many teachers to hire when they don’t know the student population yet?

They know the number of students that they have currently. They need 9th and 10th grade teachers for all the core classes. They might even have an idea about the classes that the kids initially selected, they have the kids names and student information. If the class selections were electronically done they could have been sent to Skyview. The only school that could be a wildcard for selections would be SLHS students who were not able to select AP classes and some might make those choices now that they are available.

How would anyone know yet what AP courses are available this fall at Skyview?

FWIW, you do not even know what AP classes will be available at any school. It depends on enrollment and other factors. And, even if an AP class is offered at another school, it does not always mean there will be space for your child in it.
Another factor is whether or not there is more than one class of that AP class--and, it very well may be that your child will have a conflict with another class. My DD had to change her loved elective because it was taught at the only time her AP language course was offered.

Well, exactly. And that only gets more complicated when you have a small and less stable enrollment, and haven’t worked through schedules or hired teachers yet. What Oakton can make available to sophomores won’t necessarily be what Skyview can make work for sophomores.

Do you think that Oakton or any other high school can guarantee what classes will be filled? They put out options for choices. The choices may not all be available or there may be "leftover' kids who cannot fit it in their schedule for one reason or another.
Naturally, all core classes will be available at all schools--to include Skyview and Oakton.

There’s a bit of a disconnect between Reid touting 22nd Century learning and reassurances that Skyview will be able to offer “core classes,” which sounds more like a 20th Century baseline.

If they’d come up with fixed boundaries and told at least 9th and 10th graders in boundary that they are being assigned to the new school, Skyview would start with more kids and on a stronger academic footing.

Agree with your last statement.

But, I think that the classes will be like those at a traditional school. Do you really think Reid has anything to do with the education of the students? She only appears to be concerned about appearance and bells and whistles.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How do they know how many teachers to hire when they don’t know the student population yet?

They know the number of students that they have currently. They need 9th and 10th grade teachers for all the core classes. They might even have an idea about the classes that the kids initially selected, they have the kids names and student information. If the class selections were electronically done they could have been sent to Skyview. The only school that could be a wildcard for selections would be SLHS students who were not able to select AP classes and some might make those choices now that they are available.

How would anyone know yet what AP courses are available this fall at Skyview?

FWIW, you do not even know what AP classes will be available at any school. It depends on enrollment and other factors. And, even if an AP class is offered at another school, it does not always mean there will be space for your child in it.
Another factor is whether or not there is more than one class of that AP class--and, it very well may be that your child will have a conflict with another class. My DD had to change her loved elective because it was taught at the only time her AP language course was offered.

Well, exactly. And that only gets more complicated when you have a small and less stable enrollment, and haven’t worked through schedules or hired teachers yet. What Oakton can make available to sophomores won’t necessarily be what Skyview can make work for sophomores.

Do you think that Oakton or any other high school can guarantee what classes will be filled? They put out options for choices. The choices may not all be available or there may be "leftover' kids who cannot fit it in their schedule for one reason or another.
Naturally, all core classes will be available at all schools--to include Skyview and Oakton.

There’s a bit of a disconnect between Reid touting 22nd Century learning and reassurances that Skyview will be able to offer “core classes,” which sounds more like a 20th Century baseline.

If they’d come up with fixed boundaries and told at least 9th and 10th graders in boundary that they are being assigned to the new school, Skyview would start with more kids and on a stronger academic footing.

Agree with your last statement.

But, I think that the classes will be like those at a traditional school. Do you really think Reid has anything to do with the education of the students? She only appears to be concerned about appearance and bells and whistles.

FCPS is all about nothing. It's all fluffy talk and gaslighting of parents, teachers, and students. But don't worry gatehouse is comfy and well staffed.

[Anonymous]

Skyview has the current number of students that have "opted in" and if the student has registered for classes at their current "base" school Skyview has access to their proposed schedule, the teachers hired will be based on total students and the classes they would like to take next year.

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Anonymous wrote:Skyview has the current number of students that have "opted in" and if the student has registered for classes at their current "base" school Skyview has access to their proposed schedule, the teachers hired will be based on total students and the classes they would like to take next year.

This is no doubt correct but still leaves a lot of uncertainty when it comes to what electives will be available. Of course even larger schools may not be able to offer certain electives if there’s not enough interest, but it’s a bigger challenge for a school in start-up mode with a small initial enrollment.

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Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

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Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

I can confirm they have 500 for each grade

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

I can confirm they have 500 for each grade

Interesting, I heard 650 total but no breakdown on the 9th vs 10th grade. The email sent out to my student mentioned that they had spots and that students outside of the 5 HS could apply to attend but it did not mention the process. I am hoping we get the numbers tomorrow night.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

I can confirm they have 500 for each grade

Interesting, I heard 650 total but no breakdown on the 9th vs 10th grade. The email sent out to my student mentioned that they had spots and that students outside of the 5 HS could apply to attend but it did not mention the process. I am hoping we get the numbers tomorrow night.

Well official numbers may be a bit less. Admin at the school feel confident they will have 500 9th and at least 450 10th

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

I can confirm they have 500 for each grade

Interesting, I heard 650 total but no breakdown on the 9th vs 10th grade. The email sent out to my student mentioned that they had spots and that students outside of the 5 HS could apply to attend but it did not mention the process. I am hoping we get the numbers tomorrow night.

Well official numbers may be a bit less. Admin at the school feel confident they will have 500 9th and at least 450 10th

So little transparency. Reid is such a joke.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

I can confirm they have 500 for each grade

Interesting, I heard 650 total but no breakdown on the 9th vs 10th grade. The email sent out to my student mentioned that they had spots and that students outside of the 5 HS could apply to attend but it did not mention the process. I am hoping we get the numbers tomorrow night.

Well official numbers may be a bit less. Admin at the school feel confident they will have 500 9th and at least 450 10th

That I can believe but I don’t think that they are there yet but no one has publicly said what the numbers are, which is kind of ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

I can confirm they have 500 for each grade

Interesting, I heard 650 total but no breakdown on the 9th vs 10th grade. The email sent out to my student mentioned that they had spots and that students outside of the 5 HS could apply to attend but it did not mention the process. I am hoping we get the numbers tomorrow night.

Well official numbers may be a bit less. Admin at the school feel confident they will have 500 9th and at least 450 10th

That I can believe but I don’t think that they are there yet but no one has publicly said what the numbers are, which is kind of ridiculous.

It sounds like they'll keep admitting kids under the table for as long as needed to hit their fall 2026 numbers.

The hypocrisy of shutting down pupil placements at other schools for foreign language while at the same time recruiting kids for Skyview is gross.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

I can confirm they have 500 for each grade

Interesting, I heard 650 total but no breakdown on the 9th vs 10th grade. The email sent out to my student mentioned that they had spots and that students outside of the 5 HS could apply to attend but it did not mention the process. I am hoping we get the numbers tomorrow night.

Well official numbers may be a bit less. Admin at the school feel confident they will have 500 9th and at least 450 10th

That I can believe but I don’t think that they are there yet but no one has publicly said what the numbers are, which is kind of ridiculous.

It sounds like they'll keep admitting kids under the table for as long as needed to hit their fall 2026 numbers.

The hypocrisy of shutting down pupil placements at other schools for foreign language while at the same time recruiting kids for Skyview is gross.

Anything else you want to complain about? It is one year that they are using in the opt in approach. Families know that they have to provide transportation. It is likely that the school will be open to pupil placement through the pathways unless they are full. They always knew that hitting the numbers would be hard, asking 500 rising 10th graders to move is ambitious. Next year they will have set boundaries and filling the class will be easier.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Emails went out that the Skyview kids will be getting Academic Counseling soon. I am hoping that we have a better idea about the class size for the 9th and 10th graders tomorrow night. I would guess that there is a higher number of 9th graders then 10th graders.

Given that taxpayers across the county are funding this new school, they really should be transparent about the number of students opting in and whether they plan to open up enrollment to students outside the designated five pyramids.

But they've boxed themselves in. If they limit enrollment to students in the five pyramids and don't get 1000 kids opting in, it demonstrates their opt-in model didn't meet expectations. If they start welcoming students from other pyramids, people will say Reid was more intent on opening a quasi-magnet than focusing on overcrowding relief at Chantilly or other schools.

I can confirm they have 500 for each grade

Interesting, I heard 650 total but no breakdown on the 9th vs 10th grade. The email sent out to my student mentioned that they had spots and that students outside of the 5 HS could apply to attend but it did not mention the process. I am hoping we get the numbers tomorrow night.

Well official numbers may be a bit less. Admin at the school feel confident they will have 500 9th and at least 450 10th

That I can believe but I don’t think that they are there yet but no one has publicly said what the numbers are, which is kind of ridiculous.

It sounds like they'll keep admitting kids under the table for as long as needed to hit their fall 2026 numbers.

The hypocrisy of shutting down pupil placements at other schools for foreign language while at the same time recruiting kids for Skyview is gross.

Anything else you want to complain about? It is one year that they are using in the opt in approach. Families know that they have to provide transportation. It is likely that the school will be open to pupil placement through the pathways unless they are full. They always knew that hitting the numbers would be hard, asking 500 rising 10th graders to move is ambitious. Next year they will have set boundaries and filling the class will be easier.

No, families don’t know that they have to provide transportation, whether this fall or later. They have to guess whether they’ll end up in boundary or not, which is no way to open a new school. And they made it hard on themselves to open a school with 1000 kids by not establishing boundaries when they had a perfect opportunity to do so, since there was already a county-wide review taking place.

You are either a paid shill for FCPS or prepared to justify any bad decision they make about Skyview as long as you can avoid another school you consider beneath you.