Navy Elementary

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

[Anonymous]

Is the AAP program overall shrinking or is that year by year thing? Are students from crossfield not being sent over?

One of our teachers sent an email saying her AAP position was eliminated for next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is the AAP program overall shrinking or is that year by year thing? Are students from crossfield not being sent over?

One of our teachers sent an email saying her AAP position was eliminated for next year.

What grade?

[Anonymous]

Hopefully Gatehouse has realized that it's absolutely insane for over 50% of one school's kids to be in AAP.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

I see your coded racism there. Well played honey. This isn’t about TJ. They don’t even teach science in 6th grade anymore. I’m pretty sure all students need to know science.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is the AAP program overall shrinking or is that year by year thing? Are students from crossfield not being sent over?

One of our teachers sent an email saying her AAP position was eliminated for next year.

What grade?

5th

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully Gatehouse has realized that it's absolutely insane for over 50% of one school's kids to be in AAP.

In what grade is that the case? It’s never been true for my kids’ grades. More like 20-40%

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

I see your coded racism there. Well played honey. This isn’t about TJ. They don’t even teach science in 6th grade anymore. I’m pretty sure all students need to know science.

Really that’s weird, my Navy 6th grader is working on a science unit right now. The balance is shifted toward more social studies this year, but they’ve always had that split. But I guess that’s not enough for your prodigy. Typical overdramatic Navy parent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is the AAP program overall shrinking or is that year by year thing? Are students from crossfield not being sent over?

One of our teachers sent an email saying her AAP position was eliminated for next year.

What grade?

5th

At each grade, there are usually 2 to 3 AAP classes. It really depends on the class that is coming up. If they only had two 4th grade AAP teachers this year then they may only need 2 for 5th. It all depends on numbers. This year they needed more 6th grade gen Ed teachers so someone actually moved up from 4th AAP to fill that spot.

I’m sure that teacher will be placed somewhere else at Navy.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

I see your coded racism there. Well played honey. This isn’t about TJ. They don’t even teach science in 6th grade anymore. I’m pretty sure all students need to know science.

So now anyone who says anything against TJ parents is racist?? Wow. What does that say about you? You think only TJ parents are POC?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

I see your coded racism there. Well played honey. This isn’t about TJ. They don’t even teach science in 6th grade anymore. I’m pretty sure all students need to know science.

Really that’s weird, my Navy 6th grader is working on a science unit right now. The balance is shifted toward more social studies this year, but they’ve always had that split. But I guess that’s not enough for your prodigy. Typical overdramatic Navy parent.

Not having a core subject for a semester is wierd.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

I see your coded racism there. Well played honey. This isn’t about TJ. They don’t even teach science in 6th grade anymore. I’m pretty sure all students need to know science.

Really that’s weird, my Navy 6th grader is working on a science unit right now. The balance is shifted toward more social studies this year, but they’ve always had that split. But I guess that’s not enough for your prodigy. Typical overdramatic Navy parent.

Not having a core subject for a semester is wierd.

Is that gen Ed only?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

I see your coded racism there. Well played honey. This isn’t about TJ. They don’t even teach science in 6th grade anymore. I’m pretty sure all students need to know science.

Really that’s weird, my Navy 6th grader is working on a science unit right now. The balance is shifted toward more social studies this year, but they’ve always had that split. But I guess that’s not enough for your prodigy. Typical overdramatic Navy parent.

Not having a core subject for a semester is wierd.

But it’s nothing new. Isn’t the curriculum controlled by the district and really the state? Individual schools and teachers don’t just get to decide what they do and don’t cover.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

I see your coded racism there. Well played honey. This isn’t about TJ. They don’t even teach science in 6th grade anymore. I’m pretty sure all students need to know science.

Really that’s weird, my Navy 6th grader is working on a science unit right now. The balance is shifted toward more social studies this year, but they’ve always had that split. But I guess that’s not enough for your prodigy. Typical overdramatic Navy parent.

Not having a core subject for a semester is wierd.

But it’s nothing new. Isn’t the curriculum controlled by the district and really the state? Individual schools and teachers don’t just get to decide what they do and don’t cover.

The teams can decide how to allocate the instructional hours for social studies and science though. What’s bizarre is that Navy gen ed 6th grade has a history of doing this. When you look at other schools, or even AAP at the same school, they don’t alternate social studies and science. The students who get it risky are getting more instruction and going deeper. It’s a disservice to the students quite frankly and doesn’t prepare them adequately for middle school. I’ve brought it up and no one seems to care.

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Anonymous wrote:Navy is not what it used to be. The only reason kids are still doing well is because of parental support and outside tutoring. The curriculum is completely watered down, but that maybe an FCPS issue more than a Navy issue. They certainly still have some gems among the staff, but the overall quality of teaching has definitely gone down and the teachers seem really checked out. Lukewarm on new admin. Nothing great coming out of there really.

I don’t think you’re going to be happy anywhere in FCPS and need to shell out for private. But I’m guessing you’re one of those parents who has already planned out their kids’ path to TJ, so until then you’re just going to complain that everything is too easy for your genius children.

I see your coded racism there. Well played honey. This isn’t about TJ. They don’t even teach science in 6th grade anymore. I’m pretty sure all students need to know science.

Really that’s weird, my Navy 6th grader is working on a science unit right now. The balance is shifted toward more social studies this year, but they’ve always had that split. But I guess that’s not enough for your prodigy. Typical overdramatic Navy parent.

Not having a core subject for a semester is wierd.

But it’s nothing new. Isn’t the curriculum controlled by the district and really the state? Individual schools and teachers don’t just get to decide what they do and don’t cover.

The teams can decide how to allocate the instructional hours for social studies and science though. What’s bizarre is that Navy gen ed 6th grade has a history of doing this. When you look at other schools, or even AAP at the same school, they don’t alternate social studies and science. The students who get it risky are getting more instruction and going deeper. It’s a disservice to the students quite frankly and doesn’t prepare them adequately for middle school. I’ve brought it up and no one seems to care.

This should say daily