Arlington Tech Lottery Results

[Anonymous]

Everyone knows colorguard just dances with the flags and fake guns. Since they don’t play an instrument they don’t need to be in the musical band class. Stop being so obtuse.

From the YHS band website:
“ Student participation in music ensembles is dependent on enrollment in a full-credit music course. Exceptions are only made for those students where there is not a course option for their instrument (e.g. color guard with marching band, and rhythm section instruments for jazz ensembles).”

From the WL band website:
“ All symphonic band students are members of the marching band, and most class time in September and October is devoted to marching music. The pit percussion plays the larger, non-marching percussion instruments along the sideline. The band practices after school in sectional rehearsals as well as the complete band unit.”

Wakefield doesn’t have a separate band page.

[Anonymous]

Any other thoughts about Arlington Tech? Trying to make a decision between it and WL also. thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any other thoughts about Arlington Tech? Trying to make a decision between it and WL also. thanks!

Far more flexibility and choice at W&L. It's a great school that supports kids of various interests and is very strong academically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone knows colorguard just dances with the flags and fake guns. Since they don’t play an instrument they don’t need to be in the musical band class. Stop being so obtuse.

From the YHS band website:
“ Student participation in music ensembles is dependent on enrollment in a full-credit music course. Exceptions are only made for those students where there is not a course option for their instrument (e.g. color guard with marching band, and rhythm section instruments for jazz ensembles).”

From the WL band website:
“ All symphonic band students are members of the marching band, and most class time in September and October is devoted to marching music. The pit percussion plays the larger, non-marching percussion instruments along the sideline. The band practices after school in sectional rehearsals as well as the complete band unit.”

Wakefield doesn’t have a separate band page.

Like I've been saying, you don't have to be in band to be in marching band. Yes, you have to be in marching band if you are in symphonic band; but you can be in concert band and not in marching band and you can be in marching band without playing an instrument in a band class.

[Anonymous]

Like I've been saying, you don't have to be in band to be in marching band. Yes, you have to be in marching band if you are in symphonic band; but you can be in concert band and not in marching band and you can be in marching band without playing an instrument in a band class

I can't believe this is a conversation. Yes you are correct. the bottom line is IF YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT IN MARCHING BAND YOU HAVE TO BE CONCURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A BAND CLASS DURING THE DAY. That option does not exist at Arlington Tech because there are no music classes period. So Arlington Tech students cannot be in the marching band at their neighborhood schools. The End.

We are not talking about people in the marching band WHO DO NOT PLAY INSTRUMENTS. I am sure color guard members can join from any school. Because they don't play instruments.

[Anonymous]

And concert band at high schools is the advanced level so those students generally wouldn't need as much practice of the marching music because they are the more motivated and proficient players. But they still have to be in A BAND to be in the marching band.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And concert band at high schools is the advanced level so those students generally wouldn't need as much practice of the marching music because they are the more motivated and proficient players. But they still have to be in A BAND to be in the marching band.

No, at W-L concert band is the lower level. Symphonic band is the higher level.

[Anonymous]

How are class sizes at Tech?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How are class sizes at Tech?

On average, the class sizes have historically been much smaller than other area Arlington high schools. It is a very specific type of school for a very specific type of student. It is not a school where every child would thrive or even want to go. My child had a couple of friends who transferred back to their home school because it was not a good fit for them. I would recommend visiting if you have the opportunity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How are class sizes at Tech?

On average, the class sizes have historically been much smaller than other area Arlington high schools. It is a very specific type of school for a very specific type of student. It is not a school where every child would thrive or even want to go. My child had a couple of friends who transferred back to their home school because it was not a good fit for them. I would recommend visiting if you have the opportunity.

How would you define that very specific type of student? We did accept a slot, but I am wondering if my child will be a good fit. Not an artsy kid, but not necessarily a STEM kid either...

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have a kid at Arlington Tech that has a 504 or IEP and how has the experience been at having your kid's needs met? I have a child with a chronic illness that may need an adjusted schedule (late start) or more time allowed on some assignments. We are deciding between W-L and Tech at this point and I'd love to hear about a real-world experience or any other thoughts on that matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have a kid at Arlington Tech that has a 504 or IEP and how has the experience been at having your kid's needs met? I have a child with a chronic illness that may need an adjusted schedule (late start) or more time allowed on some assignments. We are deciding between W-L and Tech at this point and I'd love to hear about a real-world experience or any other thoughts on that matter.

Not directly. But a friend of ours has a junior with an IEP at AT and, after a poor experience with their first case carrier as a freshman who is no longer employed there, the mother has high praise for her child's current case carrier and has been very pleased. The small size of the program has been a plus as well.

[Anonymous]

Need to make a decision soon on Tech. We are a South Arlington family, mixed-race/ethnicity. family. Wondering what the demographics are like. What % of kids are from which parts of the county? Is there a lot of diversity? Is one group a clear majority or plurality? Socioeconomic diversity? Are the kids motivated? Nice? Problems with smoking/drinking/drugs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Need to make a decision soon on Tech. We are a South Arlington family, mixed-race/ethnicity. family. Wondering what the demographics are like. What % of kids are from which parts of the county? Is there a lot of diversity? Is one group a clear majority or plurality? Socioeconomic diversity? Are the kids motivated? Nice? Problems with smoking/drinking/drugs?

You can always try it for a semester. Your neighborhood high school will always take you if you change your mind. Friends have done this with HB.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Need to make a decision soon on Tech. We are a South Arlington family, mixed-race/ethnicity. family. Wondering what the demographics are like. What % of kids are from which parts of the county? Is there a lot of diversity? Is one group a clear majority or plurality? Socioeconomic diversity? Are the kids motivated? Nice? Problems with smoking/drinking/drugs?

You can find the civil rights data (demographics) on APS' website.
You should be talking to the principal about the other questions. But if you're familiar with the AT program, you should already be aware that it takes a good student to do well, given there is a rather rigorous structured curriculum.