Why doesn't APS make Arlington Tech into a TJ or Blair type school?

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Anonymous wrote:Similarly, the veterinary program isn’t to become a veterinarian (doctoral degree) or a vet tech (associates degree). It’s to become a vet ASSISTANT, who usually receive on-the-job training only.

Vet techs assist with procedures. Vet assistants clean and help with admin work.

Ok. We all know it's not grad school, it's high school. Nothing precludes kids from getting additional degrees.

+1 it’s career exploration

I think you’re right — and they should make this clear. This is for career exploration, not rigorous STEM courses, and certainly not to prepare students for healthcare licensure.

One license you can get is a pilot's license. But I doubt a high school graduate would fly for a major commercial airline right out of high school.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm curious why APS would try to make Arlington Tech into a Blair/TJ type of school with a rigorous STEM focus with high performing kids?

Because Arlington Tech has always basically been a remedial "alternative" school that emphasizes training in the trades (i.e. auto repair, electrical, plumbing), not some elite college-prep institution.

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Anonymous wrote:Similarly, the veterinary program isn’t to become a veterinarian (doctoral degree) or a vet tech (associates degree). It’s to become a vet ASSISTANT, who usually receive on-the-job training only.

Vet techs assist with procedures. Vet assistants clean and help with admin work.

Ok. We all know it's not grad school, it's high school. Nothing precludes kids from getting additional degrees.

+1 it’s career exploration

I think you’re right — and they should make this clear. This is for career exploration, not rigorous STEM courses, and certainly not to prepare students for healthcare licensure.

One license you can get is a pilot's license. But I doubt a high school graduate would fly for a major commercial airline right out of high school.

Any 17 yo can get a pilot’s license once they fulfill the requirements, similar to how a driver’s license works.

And pp specifically said healthcare.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm curious why APS would try to make Arlington Tech into a Blair/TJ type of school with a rigorous STEM focus with high performing kids?

Because Arlington Tech has always basically been a remedial "alternative" school that emphasizes training in the trades (i.e. auto repair, electrical, plumbing), not some elite college-prep institution.

Agree, and that’s not a bad thing.

Arlington Tech = career exploration, more trade school oriented. (No shade. Trade schools are awesome.)

TJ = super rigorous university prep

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Anonymous wrote:Similarly, the veterinary program isn’t to become a veterinarian (doctoral degree) or a vet tech (associates degree). It’s to become a vet ASSISTANT, who usually receive on-the-job training only.

Vet techs assist with procedures. Vet assistants clean and help with admin work.

I assume you meant Vet Tech assistant? So this would not need any certifications at all, correct?

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Question is; Are these real life experiences and exposures leading to something a young person can put on their resume, and something that helps them explore a career requiring college and graduate school, or do you consider these internships only useful if you want to be (for example) a vet technician?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm curious why APS would try to make Arlington Tech into a Blair/TJ type of school with a rigorous STEM focus with high performing kids?

Because Arlington Tech has always basically been a remedial "alternative" school that emphasizes training in the trades (i.e. auto repair, electrical, plumbing), not some elite college-prep institution.

Says the person who does not know.

Go to their website. They are very clear that they are focused on STEM for college preparation.

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Not a trade school. PP clearly does not know.

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Anonymous wrote:Similarly, the veterinary program isn’t to become a veterinarian (doctoral degree) or a vet tech (associates degree). It’s to become a vet ASSISTANT, who usually receive on-the-job training only.

Vet techs assist with procedures. Vet assistants clean and help with admin work.

I assume you meant Vet Tech assistant? So this would not need any certifications at all, correct?

Correct. They are “training” kids for positions that require no prior training at all.

“But I studied this at Arlington Tech!”

“That’s great kid, now go clean up that dog poo.”

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Anonymous wrote:Question is; Are these real life experiences and exposures leading to something a young person can put on their resume, and something that helps them explore a career requiring college and graduate school, or do you consider these internships only useful if you want to be (for example) a vet technician?

Career exploration only. Which is great, but they need to make that super clear. The website is super misleading and could make families think their child will graduate with qualifications to work as a healthcare provider.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm curious why APS would try to make Arlington Tech into a Blair/TJ type of school with a rigorous STEM focus with high performing kids?

Because Arlington Tech has always basically been a remedial "alternative" school that emphasizes training in the trades (i.e. auto repair, electrical, plumbing), not some elite college-prep institution.

Incorrect.

The Career Center still exists and still provides that function.

Arlington Tech is new and has a rigorous, college prep curriculum.

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Anonymous wrote:Question is; Are these real life experiences and exposures leading to something a young person can put on their resume, and something that helps them explore a career requiring college and graduate school, or do you consider these internships only useful if you want to be (for example) a vet technician?

Career exploration only. Which is great, but they need to make that super clear. The website is super misleading and could make families think their child will graduate with qualifications to work as a healthcare provider.

Any family who is interested should tour for more info.

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Anonymous wrote:Question is; Are these real life experiences and exposures leading to something a young person can put on their resume, and something that helps them explore a career requiring college and graduate school, or do you consider these internships only useful if you want to be (for example) a vet technician?

Career exploration only. Which is great, but they need to make that super clear. The website is super misleading and could make families think their child will graduate with qualifications to work as a healthcare provider.

Any family who is interested should tour for more info.

But they should also make the website descriptions less misleading.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Question is; Are these real life experiences and exposures leading to something a young person can put on their resume, and something that helps them explore a career requiring college and graduate school, or do you consider these internships only useful if you want to be (for example) a vet technician?

Career exploration only. Which is great, but they need to make that super clear. The website is super misleading and could make families think their child will graduate with qualifications to work as a healthcare provider.

Any family who is interested should tour for more info.

But they should also make the website descriptions less misleading.

Which part is misleading?

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Anonymous wrote:I wish there was a middle ground between pressure cooker AAP FCPS and everyone’s a winner no homework APS.

No homework? Are you kidding?

PP probably doesn’t even have kids in APS.

My kid is in middle school. It’s a joke.

Yes IB and AP are solid because they have non-APS standards, but it’s poor form to basically go from 0 to 60 regarding homework assignments. Oh I know they often say 30 min of reading as “homework” — including reading graphic novels.

https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/files/CFTQHC695DBF/$file/I-11.2%20Homework.pdf

DHMS classes (esp Intensified) have homework. Not sure about the other MSs.