Teachers—Anyone switch from ACPS to FCPS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, which is APS and which is ACPS?
And how does Loudon compare to these salaries? I’m considering becoming a teacher, and can move to where I get a job,

APS: Arlington Public Schools

ACPS: Alexandria City Public Schools

Good luck pp. I support teachers all the way!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, which is APS and which is ACPS?
And how does Loudon compare to these salaries? I’m considering becoming a teacher, and can move to where I get a job,

They all have scales online.

[Anonymous]

OP, I switched from FCPS to ACPS. Higher salary (substantially), zero commute, same schedule as my kids. The no commute was the kicker for me. Do what’s closest for you. There was a lot of bureaucracy at my highly ranked FCPS school. Wouldn’t send my kids there.

[Anonymous]

Unless you take a financial bath in the process of moving, get out of ACPS as soon as you can. The whole system is rotting from the inside.

[Anonymous]

for comparison of salaries and compensation benefits at the various divisions look at the WABE Guide (https://www.apsva.us/budget-finance/wabe-guide/)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I switched from FCPS to ACPS. Higher salary (substantially), zero commute, same schedule as my kids. The no commute was the kicker for me. Do what’s closest for you. There was a lot of bureaucracy at my highly ranked FCPS school. Wouldn’t send my kids there.

Would never send my kids to T.C. Williams, so guess it evens out.

[Anonymous]

Have you checked it out and spoken to parents? If not, you’re not making an informed decision. DD went there and then to a top Ivy. She felt well-prepared.