Navy Elementary

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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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On what evidence are you basing your assertion that outcomes are better for daily vs alternating semesters? I don’t think the alternating semesters thing is exclusive to 6th grade. My gen ed 5th grader had no trouble getting a pass advanced on the science SOL so I am not worried. Most of what you learn in science classes has to be repeated across multiple courses in order for it to stick long term, no matter what schedule you use. Most kids will memorize what they need for a test and then out the window it goes, unless or until they need to apply it through hands on activities or research. This is my experience as someone who teaches science.

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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

On what evidence are you basing your assertion that outcomes are better for daily vs alternating semesters? I don’t think the alternating semesters thing is exclusive to 6th grade. My gen ed 5th grader had no trouble getting a pass advanced on the science SOL so I am not worried. Most of what you learn in science classes has to be repeated across multiple courses in order for it to stick long term, no matter what schedule you use. Most kids will memorize what they need for a test and then out the window it goes, unless or until they need to apply it through hands on activities or research. This is my experience as someone who teaches science.

Based on how unprepared the kids were for middle school.

Science SOL in 5th - the kids typically have science daily. In 6th that is no longer the case. It’s sad really.

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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

On what evidence are you basing your assertion that outcomes are better for daily vs alternating semesters? I don’t think the alternating semesters thing is exclusive to 6th grade. My gen ed 5th grader had no trouble getting a pass advanced on the science SOL so I am not worried. Most of what you learn in science classes has to be repeated across multiple courses in order for it to stick long term, no matter what schedule you use. Most kids will memorize what they need for a test and then out the window it goes, unless or until they need to apply it through hands on activities or research. This is my experience as someone who teaches science.

Based on how unprepared the kids were for middle school.

Science SOL in 5th - the kids typically have science daily. In 6th that is no longer the case. It’s sad really.

Whose kids? Yours? Your friends? That’s pretty anecdotal. A kid who is good at and interested in science will pick up the info. Curiosity goes a long way, along with a willingness to use actual study skills.

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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.

Yes it’s so dramatic to want to your kid to learn science. 🙄. I guess it would be too hard on your prodigy

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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?

Nice try. It’s a common theme among your type of parent to denigrate POC at Navy who choose an academic path whether it be AAP or TJ. This is not your first time and sadly not the last. So yes, we know exactly who you and your type of people are when you speak of “planned paths to TJ” and “precious prodigies”.

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Stay klassy, Navy posters! You never fail to disappoint. 😂

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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?

5th grade AAP. They seem to switch between science and social studies.

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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

On what evidence are you basing your assertion that outcomes are better for daily vs alternating semesters? I don’t think the alternating semesters thing is exclusive to 6th grade. My gen ed 5th grader had no trouble getting a pass advanced on the science SOL so I am not worried. Most of what you learn in science classes has to be repeated across multiple courses in order for it to stick long term, no matter what schedule you use. Most kids will memorize what they need for a test and then out the window it goes, unless or until they need to apply it through hands on activities or research. This is my experience as someone who teaches science.

FLES language success? Kids make rapid progress with not having it every day.

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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.

Yes it’s so dramatic to want to your kid to learn science. 🙄. I guess it would be too hard on your prodigy

They literally are learning science. It's apparently just not up to your standards. Like I said, nothing is good enough for you and your children. Don't even lie that you are not gunning for TJ.

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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?

Nice try. It’s a common theme among your type of parent to denigrate POC at Navy who choose an academic path whether it be AAP or TJ. This is not your first time and sadly not the last. So yes, we know exactly who you and your type of people are when you speak of “planned paths to TJ” and “precious prodigies”.

"Your type of parent"... no coded racism there huh?

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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?

Nice try. It’s a common theme among your type of parent to denigrate POC at Navy who choose an academic path whether it be AAP or TJ. This is not your first time and sadly not the last. So yes, we know exactly who you and your type of people are when you speak of “planned paths to TJ” and “precious prodigies”.

Touched a nerve, huh? Guess what? Your kid probably won’t get into TJ. And if they do, they are still going to end up at a regular old in state place like many of the top kids from the base schools.

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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?

5th grade AAP. They seem to switch between science and social studies.

This is not out of the norm. If there is only 75 min for science and social studies a day, then they switch it up. The teacher may cover the American Revolution unit for a few weeks then move into Weather for a few weeks and then back to the next Social Studies unit. Depending on the make-up of the class, switching after 30+ min is more disruptive than it’s worth.

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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.

It's not just Navy, it's FCPS as a whole.

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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.

My kids have been at two different FCPS elementary schools (not Navy) and both of them alternated social studies and science units throughout the year in every grade. How else would they do it?

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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.

My kids have been at two different FCPS elementary schools (not Navy) and both of them alternated social studies and science units throughout the year in every grade. How else would they do it?

Yeah, it’s hard to believe that this is what people are choosing to complain about. But Navy has a reputation for having high maintenance parents for a reason…