One Fairfax

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I thought Fairfax High School was delayed and pushed back in the line from where it was before for TJ.

Sometimes the order switches. West Springfield was bumped up (for reasons I don't approve of). That doesn't mean that the current state of any high school building is due to racism, classism, or any nefarious cause.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I thought Fairfax High School was delayed and pushed back in the line from where it was before for TJ.

Sometimes the order switches. West Springfield was bumped up (for reasons I don't approve of). That doesn't mean that the current state of any high school building is due to racism, classism, or any nefarious cause.

What were their reasons for delaying Fairfax and for bumping up West Springfield? Wasn't TJ bumped up as well?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's not right that Asian kids at TJ attend a newly renovated school with fewer than 1800 kids while black and Hispanic kids just a few miles away are crammed into overcrowded or dilapidated schools like Stuart and Falls Church. If "One Fairfax" means anything, this must stop.

Fairfax is renovating all of the high schools. It doesn't happen all at once, though. There's a schedule.

+1. TJ waited in line, like everyone else. It was really terrible 6-8 years ago, before the renovation, and kids attended school in the middle of construction. . Kids were still churning out the high SAT scores and doing research. Now Oakton and Herndon are up. It would be great if FCPS could wave a wand and have the $$ and manpower to do all the HSs at the same time. Since they can’t, there is a schedule. TJ did not jump the line or get preference. Whatever hour gripes are with TJ, saying they got renovation preference is just wrong.

Falls Church HS was obviously in worst shape than TJ but it was penalized in the renovation queue because it was purportedly under-enrolled at the time, whereas TJ apparently was not treated similarly even though it has fewer students than every other HS besides Lee. You're fooling yourself if you believe TJ doesn't get special treatment while a school like Falls Church gets kicked to the end of the line.

[Anonymous]

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http://www.reston-connection.com/news/2016/aug/10/one-step-one-fairfax/

It sounds from this article that boundaries should be changed to more equally blend income levels. That would be great.

[Anonymous]

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http://www.reston-connection.com/news/2016/aug/10/one-step-one-fairfax/

It sounds from this article that boundaries should be changed to more equally blend income levels. That would be great.

Why would the county want to drive away the people who pay most of the taxes?

[Anonymous]

Why was West Springfield bumped up?

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Is there any talk of putting an academy at Falls Church to boost the numbers there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why was West Springfield bumped up?

I don't know the answer to this but I live in the area and the West Springfield parents have been upset about the condition of that school for years, so I'm wondering if they launched a petition to get the renovations moved up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I thought Fairfax High School was delayed and pushed back in the line from where it was before for TJ.

Sometimes the order switches. West Springfield was bumped up (for reasons I don't approve of). That doesn't mean that the current state of any high school building is due to racism, classism, or any nefarious cause.

West Springfield had things going on like walls separating from floors on the upper floors. Their need was very pressing and went beyond cosmetic or modern updates.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why was West Springfield bumped up?

I don't know the answer to this but I live in the area and the West Springfield parents have been upset about the condition of that school for years, so I'm wondering if they launched a petition to get the renovations moved up.

The School Board member at the time cut a deal where West Springfield HS would be moved up in exchange for closing Clifton ES.

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Anonymous wrote:So bottom line it’s an affirmative action initiative to increase AA & Hispanic #s in AAP and at TJ?

No. Nice try at simplicity and dog-whistling, though. It’s a campaign to raise awareness around how the learning needs of all students are being met. If black and Hispanic kids aren’t getting into TJ, for example, then Fairfax has to look at how those students are being taught and what’s missing in their instruction.

And if what's missing is parents who focus on getting their kids into AAP and TJ . . . ? Then what?

Not sure what your point is. The teachers and staff can only control how they teach the students in front of them. They can’t control what parents are doing outside of school. All students don’t learn in the same way or have the same needs. The point of One Fairfax is to ensure all students have equity and access to the same high standards. That’s on the teachers and staff.

Yes, but it's also about the income levels at your school. At many low income schools, TJ isn't on the radar. I volunteered at school, and for a reading program, we sent books home with students that were often not returned or acknowledged. Reading incentives were eventually dropped. I believe non-targeted groups were the only ones taking advantage. Homework was next. Focus is on passing the SOLs if that's even possible. Everything is about what can be done within the school day because nothing will happen on off hours. Kids get used to that and by the time middle school rolls around, they think they're doing pretty well, but there's a whole other world out there. The middle school is extremely limited regarding county paid-for after school offerings (there are no science/math clubs there either) and information about TJ is closely held and cannot be found on the website. So, if you're a kid in one of these schools, how would know there are other things out there when you're surrounded by similar people doing similar things. Even if the parents are curious, it's difficult to find out if they only go as far as the neighborhood school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's the latest code word to address what's hot in liberal education world currently closing the achievement gap and every kid going to college

The achievement gap will never be closed so its a waste of time and money
Every kid should not go to college another waste of time and money

What we should do is have high quality education for everyone which is what Fairfax already does

Closing the achievement gap only happens at home when parents actually give a dam about the future of their children

Actually it will happen when we close the income gap in this country. If you think this is just about parents caring about their kids future, you’re sadly delusional in your white bubble. I’ve met parents who’ve given such a damn about their children’s future that they have literally sacrificed their safety and gone through treacherous obstacles that you can’t imagine. You couldn’t find parents who care more about their kids. AND even with all that “giving a damn,” their kids will still have different learning needs than those whose parents have access to a wealth of resources and basics such as healthcare, safe housing and food.

I second this PP - I can't believe that people who have not had to work very hard to get where they are, can sit around and state that all FARMS families couldn't care less about their kids' education ?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why was West Springfield bumped up?

I don't know the answer to this but I live in the area and the West Springfield parents have been upset about the condition of that school for years, so I'm wondering if they launched a petition to get the renovations moved up.

The School Board member at the time cut a deal where West Springfield HS would be moved up in exchange for closing Clifton ES.

This seems closer to reality.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
http://www.reston-connection.com/news/2016/aug/10/one-step-one-fairfax/

It sounds from this article that boundaries should be changed to more equally blend income levels. That would be great.

Why would the county want to drive away the people who pay most of the taxes?

If every school provided the same opportunities, we wouldn't have this issue. Why should there be some schools trying unsuccessfully to field a STEM team when there are other schools turning away students?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's the latest code word to address what's hot in liberal education world currently closing the achievement gap and every kid going to college

The achievement gap will never be closed so its a waste of time and money
Every kid should not go to college another waste of time and money

What we should do is have high quality education for everyone which is what Fairfax already does

Closing the achievement gap only happens at home when parents actually give a dam about the future of their children

Actually it will happen when we close the income gap in this country. If you think this is just about parents caring about their kids future, you’re sadly delusional in your white bubble. I’ve met parents who’ve given such a damn about their children’s future that they have literally sacrificed their safety and gone through treacherous obstacles that you can’t imagine. You couldn’t find parents who care more about their kids. AND even with all that “giving a damn,” their kids will still have different learning needs than those whose parents have access to a wealth of resources and basics such as healthcare, safe housing and food.

What up racist SJW

and I'll add Asians blow this out of the water they come over here with extremely low incomes and their kids become very successful. Too many blacks and hispanics don't value education.... that's the problem

Oh STFU, you racist bumpkin.

NP here. We are an Asian-American family. DH and I did very well in school without the help of our poor Asian immigrant parents. DH and I both hated being poor. My parents never helped me with my homework. They couldn't.