Janney third grade parents--what do you think of the giant class sizes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When are they going to build the apartment/condo tower next to Janney? Didn't DC reinforce the new library so that several more stories of mixed-use/residences can be built on top? Then new families and their kids won't even have to cross the street to reach Janney. The developer can simply put in a back door that leads to the playground.

It could be a seven story slide. They can charge for it on weekends a a revenue source.

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Anonymous wrote:Those are the major ones. They also said they would make their theatre available sometime to local schools. Just what Janney, Deal, and Wilson are dying for after their major renovations, occasional access to a private school's theatre.

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Anonymous wrote:They refuse to build more than the minimum affordable housing required by law because they say to build more would mean they couldn't hold down tuition as much for their students. Don't expect more than token increases of ethnic and SES diversity. Do expect more white affluent residents.

Anonymous wrote:Janney IB parent here and if the GDS development bring more diversity to AU Park (ethnic and SES) then I am all for it.

To build a big PUD development, isn't GDS supposed to provide community benefits and amenities over and above what zoning laws and regulations require? So what are the touted "amenities" -- the proposed GDS Spanish Steps or perhaps the school's expanded presence itself?!

That is actually really funny. Have they seen public school theaters? And I hope they meant available for free, lol!

The GDS parents from Maryland probably have a very dated notion of the condition of NW DC public schools and the students who attend them, the poor dears.

[Anonymous]

My word, the attempts at snobbery fly in every direction on this board.

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Anonymous wrote:Those are the major ones. They also said they would make their theatre available sometime to local schools. Just what Janney, Deal, and Wilson are dying for after their major renovations, occasional access to a private school's theatre.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They refuse to build more than the minimum affordable housing required by law because they say to build more would mean they couldn't hold down tuition as much for their students. Don't expect more than token increases of ethnic and SES diversity. Do expect more white affluent residents.

Anonymous wrote:Janney IB parent here and if the GDS development bring more diversity to AU Park (ethnic and SES) then I am all for it.

To build a big PUD development, isn't GDS supposed to provide community benefits and amenities over and above what zoning laws and regulations require? So what are the touted "amenities" -- the proposed GDS Spanish Steps or perhaps the school's expanded presence itself?!

Last time GDS asked for approval from the neighborhood, they promised neighborhood benefits and never delivered. They are playing hardball with us and we are rolling over. Limousine liberals at their finest.

[Anonymous]

I'd love Janney if it wasn't for the people.

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Deal kid who has 30+ in a few classes

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Anonymous wrote:I'd love Janney if it wasn't for the people.

The Janney moms are hot though.

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They definitely like to drink

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd love Janney if it wasn't for the people.

The Janney moms are hot though.

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Anonymous wrote:They definitely like to drink

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd love Janney if it wasn't for the people.

The Janney moms are hot though.

How many Chardonnay mommy playdates have you been invited to?

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Anonymous wrote:They definitely like to drink

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Anonymous wrote:I'd love Janney if it wasn't for the people.

The Janney moms are hot though.

Yes, it's a friendly, close-knit school community.

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Is there a Toe Shoe Mom?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They definitely like to drink

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd love Janney if it wasn't for the people.

The Janney moms are hot though.

Yes, it's a friendly, close-knit school community.

[Anonymous]

Jabber is a victim of its own success, but the school really is too big now. School size matters in elementary--as much as class size, I think.

[Anonymous]

Is everything like the gym and playground overcrowded or working in short shifts? That is a problem as well.

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Anonymous wrote:Janney IB parent here and if the GDS development bring more diversity to AU Park (ethnic and SES) then I am all for it.

Sounds like the only added diversity to the neighborhood will be seniors. See 9/29/15 Janney Local School Advisory Team minutes - summary of Janney principal's Sept 2015 meeting with GDS. "Some concern with possible increased enrollment from the added housing, although GDS says current plans are for small units for seniors." https://janneyschool.org/community/school-planning/lsat-minutes/

[Anonymous]

aka grandparents whose grandchildren are suddenly living with them so they can go to Janney. New addresses are new addresses. It doesn't matter who they are "hoping" will buy them. Every unit has the potential to increase enrollment.