APS: How many new K classes at each school

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Anonymous wrote:It just has to hold on until 2021 (which I know isn't thrilling for the people currently living it). Once Reed opens, as long as the SB doesn't screw things up with option sites, I think one of the goals will be to get rid of trailers at McKinley.

As I pointed out a month or two ago that means over 1,000 kids will have spent part of all of their elementary experience in that disaster.

There's room at a few SA elementaries. Families in the MCKinley zone are choosing to live there and paying a premium to do so. Just move. That's what people tell SA families who aren't satisfied with their local school situation.

When we moved into the neighborhood we were zoned for Tuckahoe. Then Nottingham. Then McK. So...you're very much mistaken that we paid a premium to live in the McK zone.

You're paying a premium to live in any of those three schools zones.

No. You a e paying a premium to be walking distance to the metro

Guess again. I live in south Arlington and the nearest metro is miles away. You are paying a premium to live where you do. It's just that you can't imagine living where I do that you think you aren't.

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Anonymous wrote:It just has to hold on until 2021 (which I know isn't thrilling for the people currently living it). Once Reed opens, as long as the SB doesn't screw things up with option sites, I think one of the goals will be to get rid of trailers at McKinley.

As I pointed out a month or two ago that means over 1,000 kids will have spent part of all of their elementary experience in that disaster.

There's room at a few SA elementaries. Families in the MCKinley zone are choosing to live there and paying a premium to do so. Just move. That's what people tell SA families who aren't satisfied with their local school situation.

When we moved into the neighborhood we were zoned for Tuckahoe. Then Nottingham. Then McK. So...you're very much mistaken that we paid a premium to live in the McK zone.

You're paying a premium to live in any of those three schools zones.

No. You a e paying a premium to be walking distance to the metro

Guess again. I live in south Arlington and the nearest metro is miles away. You are paying a premium to live where you do. It's just that you can't imagine living where I do that you think you aren't.

No, they mean Tuck, Nott, and McK are by the metro and that is a significant factor in housing prices. They weren’t talking about you.

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Anonymous wrote:It just has to hold on until 2021 (which I know isn't thrilling for the people currently living it). Once Reed opens, as long as the SB doesn't screw things up with option sites, I think one of the goals will be to get rid of trailers at McKinley.

As I pointed out a month or two ago that means over 1,000 kids will have spent part of all of their elementary experience in that disaster.

There's room at a few SA elementaries. Families in the MCKinley zone are choosing to live there and paying a premium to do so. Just move. That's what people tell SA families who aren't satisfied with their local school situation.

When we moved into the neighborhood we were zoned for Tuckahoe. Then Nottingham. Then McK. So...you're very much mistaken that we paid a premium to live in the McK zone.

You're paying a premium to live in any of those three schools zones.

No. You a e paying a premium to be walking distance to the metro

Guess again. I live in south Arlington and the nearest metro is miles away. You are paying a premium to live where you do. It's just that you can't imagine living where I do that you think you aren't.

No, they mean Tuck, Nott, and McK are by the metro and that is a significant factor in housing prices. They weren’t talking about you.

Exactly- we intentionally bought a house that worked for our commutes- walking distance to metro for one and easy access to 66 for the other. That meant we bought in the Tuckahoe district but I honestly think we weren't even aware of the schools when we purchased, we didn't have any children at the time.

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McK sent out play dates with K teachers notices. There are 6.

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Anonymous wrote:It just has to hold on until 2021 (which I know isn't thrilling for the people currently living it). Once Reed opens, as long as the SB doesn't screw things up with option sites, I think one of the goals will be to get rid of trailers at McKinley.

As I pointed out a month or two ago that means over 1,000 kids will have spent part of all of their elementary experience in that disaster.

There's room at a few SA elementaries. Families in the MCKinley zone are choosing to live there and paying a premium to do so. Just move. That's what people tell SA families who aren't satisfied with their local school situation.

When we moved into the neighborhood we were zoned for Tuckahoe. Then Nottingham. Then McK. So...you're very much mistaken that we paid a premium to live in the McK zone.

You're paying a premium to live in any of those three schools zones.

No. You a e paying a premium to be walking distance to the metro

Guess again. I live in south Arlington and the nearest metro is miles away. You are paying a premium to live where you do. It's just that you can't imagine living where I do that you think you aren't.

No, they mean Tuck, Nott, and McK are by the metro and that is a significant factor in housing prices. They weren’t talking about you.

Exactly- we intentionally bought a house that worked for our commutes- walking distance to metro for one and easy access to 66 for the other. That meant we bought in the Tuckahoe district but I honestly think we weren't even aware of the schools when we purchased, we didn't have any children at the time.

Bs. Plenty of cheaper housing near metro stations outside of Arlington and NWDC. You didn't just happen to spend at least a half mill without considering the schools, either for your own children or those of prospective buyers.

[Anonymous]

Is there a way to find out how many K classes are at each APS school? Or at least how many they are planning for?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It just has to hold on until 2021 (which I know isn't thrilling for the people currently living it). Once Reed opens, as long as the SB doesn't screw things up with option sites, I think one of the goals will be to get rid of trailers at McKinley.

As I pointed out a month or two ago that means over 1,000 kids will have spent part of all of their elementary experience in that disaster.

There's room at a few SA elementaries. Families in the MCKinley zone are choosing to live there and paying a premium to do so. Just move. That's what people tell SA families who aren't satisfied with their local school situation.

When we moved into the neighborhood we were zoned for Tuckahoe. Then Nottingham. Then McK. So...you're very much mistaken that we paid a premium to live in the McK zone.

You're paying a premium to live in any of those three schools zones.

No. You a e paying a premium to be walking distance to the metro

Guess again. I live in south Arlington and the nearest metro is miles away. You are paying a premium to live where you do. It's just that you can't imagine living where I do that you think you aren't.

No, they mean Tuck, Nott, and McK are by the metro and that is a significant factor in housing prices. They weren’t talking about you.

Exactly- we intentionally bought a house that worked for our commutes- walking distance to metro for one and easy access to 66 for the other. That meant we bought in the Tuckahoe district but I honestly think we weren't even aware of the schools when we purchased, we didn't have any children at the time.

Bs. Plenty of cheaper housing near metro stations outside of Arlington and NWDC. You didn't just happen to spend at least a half mill without considering the schools, either for your own children or those of prospective buyers.

you are weirdly invested in disbelieving the motives of others. Not everyone thinks like you. Lots of people buy in North Arlington for walkability commute reasons. Its not just walking to the metro- there's a huge difference in the East Falls Church neighborhood- which gives you a short metro ride to DC (with two lines orange or silver) as well as quick access to Tysons, etc. You can also walk to Westover, etc. As compared to say Wiehle Ave- which is a substantially longer metro ride- backed up toll road access to Tysons, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It just has to hold on until 2021 (which I know isn't thrilling for the people currently living it). Once Reed opens, as long as the SB doesn't screw things up with option sites, I think one of the goals will be to get rid of trailers at McKinley.

As I pointed out a month or two ago that means over 1,000 kids will have spent part of all of their elementary experience in that disaster.

There's room at a few SA elementaries. Families in the MCKinley zone are choosing to live there and paying a premium to do so. Just move. That's what people tell SA families who aren't satisfied with their local school situation.

When we moved into the neighborhood we were zoned for Tuckahoe. Then Nottingham. Then McK. So...you're very much mistaken that we paid a premium to live in the McK zone.

You're paying a premium to live in any of those three schools zones.

No. You a e paying a premium to be walking distance to the metro

Guess again. I live in south Arlington and the nearest metro is miles away. You are paying a premium to live where you do. It's just that you can't imagine living where I do that you think you aren't.

No, they mean Tuck, Nott, and McK are by the metro and that is a significant factor in housing prices. They weren’t talking about you.

Exactly- we intentionally bought a house that worked for our commutes- walking distance to metro for one and easy access to 66 for the other. That meant we bought in the Tuckahoe district but I honestly think we weren't even aware of the schools when we purchased, we didn't have any children at the time.

Bs. Plenty of cheaper housing near metro stations outside of Arlington and NWDC. You didn't just happen to spend at least a half mill without considering the schools, either for your own children or those of prospective buyers.

you are weirdly invested in disbelieving the motives of others. Not everyone thinks like you. Lots of people buy in North Arlington for walkability commute reasons. Its not just walking to the metro- there's a huge difference in the East Falls Church neighborhood- which gives you a short metro ride to DC (with two lines orange or silver) as well as quick access to Tysons, etc. You can also walk to Westover, etc. As compared to say Wiehle Ave- which is a substantially longer metro ride- backed up toll road access to Tysons, etc.

We're on a message board devoted to kids and schools. Cmon. People buy in north Arlington because of the schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a way to find out how many K classes are at each APS school? Or at least how many they are planning for?

This is OP: I started the thread to crowdsource the info b/c I don't know how to find it. The thread devolved. I'm not one of the two (or more) people "fighting" on here either. It's weird how DCUM threads sometimes devolve so completely off topic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is there a way to find out how many K classes are at each APS school? Or at least how many they are planning for?

This is OP: I started the thread to crowdsource the info b/c I don't know how to find it. The thread devolved. I'm not one of the two (or more) people "fighting" on here either. It's weird how DCUM threads sometimes devolve so completely off topic.

Thanks OP. Agreed. I keep coming back to this hoping someone is actually answering your question!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is there a way to find out how many K classes are at each APS school? Or at least how many they are planning for?

This is OP: I started the thread to crowdsource the info b/c I don't know how to find it. The thread devolved. I'm not one of the two (or more) people "fighting" on here either. It's weird how DCUM threads sometimes devolve so completely off topic.

Start by looking at the school's website on APSVA.US. It assumes that it's up to date with any summer hires and departures but can give you a rough idea. McKinley is planning on 6 K classrooms, unless there is a last minute influx of kids this month. However in their case the website is not up to date as it doesn't reflect changes that we know are happening.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there a way to find out how many K classes are at each APS school? Or at least how many they are planning for?

This is OP: I started the thread to crowdsource the info b/c I don't know how to find it. The thread devolved. I'm not one of the two (or more) people "fighting" on here either. It's weird how DCUM threads sometimes devolve so completely off topic.

Start by looking at the school's website on APSVA.US. It assumes that it's up to date with any summer hires and departures but can give you a rough idea. McKinley is planning on 6 K classrooms, unless there is a last minute influx of kids this month. However in their case the website is not up to date as it doesn't reflect changes that we know are happening.

You can also call and just ask. The registrar will know how many kids have registered so far – it is always subject to change. There's nothing from preventing an entire classroom's worth of kids showing up on the first day. I don't expect APS or any of the schools are inclined make announcements about numbers in advance.

[Anonymous]

Claremont is planning to have 6 Kindergarten classes. I believe they've been running six for several years now, hence the overcrowding.

[Anonymous]

ASFS has 6 (I called the front office — this seems like fastest way)

Population boom continues i guess..

[Anonymous]

Taylor has 5