APS Discovery elementary school?

[anni92092]

Any info on Discovery elementary school in Arlington?

[Anonymous]

What do you want to know?

My spouse is a Realtor and I will say that it's probably THE most coveted ES in Arlington. Very small zoning footprint, though. You'll need to spend around $1 million to get into the district.

Demographically it looks like most of the top schools in North Arlington -- predominately white, extremely low FARMS. No test scores yet since it's new.

They have an indoor slide.

[Anonymous]

Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

Sorry you're having a rough and angry morning. Just telling it like it is. When people use terms like FARMs, it bothers me. I am Latino, and I live in Arlngton fwiw.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you want to know?

My spouse is a Realtor and I will say that it's probably THE most coveted ES in Arlington. Very small zoning footprint, though. You'll need to spend around $1 million to get into the district.

Demographically it looks like most of the top schools in North Arlington -- predominately white, extremely low FARMS. No test scores yet since it's new.

They have an indoor slide.

That sums it up. If you like the neighborhood, and can afford it, go for it. Your kids will be zoned for Yorktown, as well.

There will be some extremely rich people in school with your kids. That richness will dominate the pta. They will raise tons of money, but events like the auction won't be low-keyed. you won't be able to walk to much from many of the houses zoned there.

It wouldn't be my choice neighborhood (and I have the million), but I have friends up there who like it and they are nice people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

There are plenty of people in Arlington who deliberately seek out diversity in schools. It's why some people (even whites) choose to buy in the W-L district instead of Yorktown. It's why some people even choose to live in S. Arlington. (Gasp!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

Sorry you're having a rough and angry morning. Just telling it like it is. When people use terms like FARMs, it bothers me. I am Latino, and I live in Arlngton fwiw.

You're the one lashing out, chica. I think it's you who's angry. I have the day off. I'm sitting with my coffee and surfing the web. I'm in a great mood.

Why would FARMS bother you? It's technical jargon -- means "Free and Reduced Meals." It's literally a demographic category used to help tabulate this "diversity" you seem to think is virtuous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

There are plenty of people in Arlington who deliberately seek out diversity in schools. It's why some people (even whites) choose to buy in the W-L district instead of Yorktown. It's why some people even choose to live in S. Arlington. (Gasp!)

Of course there is a distinction between schools like this and schools in SE DC. One group has the economic means to buy into a "better" school district and others don't. It's called income inequality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

There are plenty of people in Arlington who deliberately seek out diversity in schools. It's why some people (even whites) choose to buy in the W-L district instead of Yorktown. It's why some people even choose to live in S. Arlington. (Gasp!)

LOL. You think they're buying there in a quest for "diversity." Well, bless your heart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

There are plenty of people in Arlington who deliberately seek out diversity in schools. It's why some people (even whites) choose to buy in the W-L district instead of Yorktown. It's why some people even choose to live in S. Arlington. (Gasp!)

Of course there is a distinction between schools like this and schools in SE DC. One group has the economic means to buy into a "better" school district and others don't. It's called income inequality.

The issue is "diversity." A school in North Arlington such as Discovery is equally as homogeneous as a school in SE DC. Yet no one criticizes the SE DC school for a lack of diversity or claim people somehow choose it because it lacks diversity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

Sorry you're having a rough and angry morning. Just telling it like it is. When people use terms like FARMs, it bothers me. I am Latino, and I live in Arlngton fwiw.

You're the one lashing out, chica. I think it's you who's angry. I have the day off. I'm sitting with my coffee and surfing the web. I'm in a great mood.

Why would FARMS bother you? It's technical jargon -- means "Free and Reduced Meals." It's literally a demographic category used to help tabulate this "diversity" you seem to think is virtuous.

It's also a socially acceptable way for people to express their fears. Fear of the other, fear of diversity. In my view, sheltering kids, whether on purpose or incidentally, is not a good idea. The Supreme Court has praised the virtues of diversity in education. The case is closed. That's the future, and I think that all will be better served to embrace it. YMMV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not diverse, but that obviously appeals to many people in Arlington.

PP, I'm sorry you got priced out of Discovery (or Arlington), but there's no need to lash out. I don't think most people seek diversity in schools in the first place -- it's just not a major criterion. I'm sure you feel smug in suggesting that a lack of diversity "appeals to many people in Arlington" but you're just being offensive. I mean, you wouldn't say the lack of diversity schools in SE DC "appeal to people in Anacostia" would you?

There are plenty of people in Arlington who deliberately seek out diversity in schools. It's why some people (even whites) choose to buy in the W-L district instead of Yorktown. It's why some people even choose to live in S. Arlington. (Gasp!)

Of course there is a distinction between schools like this and schools in SE DC. One group has the economic means to buy into a "better" school district and others don't. It's called income inequality.

The issue is "diversity." A school in North Arlington such as Discovery is equally as homogeneous as a school in SE DC. Yet no one criticizes the SE DC school for a lack of diversity or claim people somehow choose it because it lacks diversity.

Well, no. People criticize the lack of diversity all the time. That's where busing comes in.

[Anonymous]

Anyway........It is the newest school in N. Arlington and does have a very small boundary. Because of that, it won't be facing the overcrowding that its neighboring schools face. Some people like that and don't mind taking a chance with a new school. There have been some unhappy families that have transferred back to Nottingham and the school doesn't completely have its act together, yet. Housing is expensive, but that doesn't equate to a better school. It's just the neighborhood.

It is on the same campus as Williamsburg which is about to become a huge trailer park.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you want to know?

My spouse is a Realtor and I will say that it's probably THE most coveted ES in Arlington. Very small zoning footprint, though. You'll need to spend around $1 million to get into the district.

Demographically it looks like most of the top schools in North Arlington -- predominately white, extremely low FARMS. No test scores yet since it's new.

They have an indoor slide.

Between this statement and the fact that your neighborhood association is trying to block lighting the turf field to "preserve neighborhood character" because you'd prefer that individuals who play evening soccer not have a reason to even visit your neighborhood, you've pretty well telegraphed the overall sentiment of this area. Blech.