School Boundaries and "One Fairfax"

[Anonymous]

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Why does every thread in this forum turn into a thread about TJ?


Because the lack of underrepresented minorities is unconscionable, correct?


...and what about students with disabilities who have the academic chops to get into TJ, but need the support an IEP or 504 provides? Does anyone have numbers on those students?

Legally, TJ would not be able to turn away the type of student you are describing above.

This is not my understanding. If a student needs more intensive special ed supports than what's available TJ, he can't attend regardless of intellectual ability.

A quality public education is provided for them at their base school.

[Anonymous]

This is not my understanding. If a student needs more intensive special ed supports than what's available TJ, he can't attend regardless of intellectual ability.

Can the student work independently? My kids are certainly not at TJ--but, isn't that the whole premise of TJ? That kids are independently able to do a lot of work without extra help? Where would you draw the line on special ed here?

[Anonymous]

TJ people - please consider a separate thread on the implications of One Fairfax for TJ. This thread is about the implications of One Fairfax for school boundaries, and that’s less of an issue for TJ since it is a regional magnet school. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

What is it with some white people and “community” schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is it with some white people and “community” schools?

Here's a little clue: Most people like community schools. Remember how the Hispanic community fought --and failed--to keep Graham Rd in their community?

I taught in a school where kids were bused. I've posted on here before about it. The people who were bused in from a school in their own community had difficulty getting to the school. If the kids missed the bus (which they frequently did) they were out of luck. Absenteeism was a result. Conferences were difficult. Parents usually didn't show. My class performed in a play--only a handful of parents came from that community. Open House--almost none.

Kids were sweet--though there was a lot of fighting. This is not the way to get family support--which is one of the most important factors in a child's education. Calling this "One Fairfax" won't help them. It will just cover up problems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is it with some white people and “community” schools?

Here's a little clue: Most people like community schools. Remember how the Hispanic community fought --and failed--to keep Graham Rd in their community?

I taught in a school where kids were bused. I've posted on here before about it. The people who were bused in from a school in their own community had difficulty getting to the school. If the kids missed the bus (which they frequently did) they were out of luck. Absenteeism was a result. Conferences were difficult. Parents usually didn't show. My class performed in a play--only a handful of parents came from that community. Open House--almost none.

Kids were sweet--though there was a lot of fighting. This is not the way to get family support--which is one of the most important factors in a child's education. Calling this "One Fairfax" won't help them. It will just cover up problems.

I see. So the status quo should prevail?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is it with some white people and “community” schools?

It’s not just white people who prefer community schools. A black family in Louisville sued the Jefferson County schools because their child wasn’t able to attend the high school in their neighborhood under that county’s school assignment plan. Locally, in FCPS, there were a lot families - by no means all white - who were unhappy at first that FCPS reassigned them to Oakton when Chantilly was closer.

This area is very congested. If you can live near your kids’ schools, it is way more convenient for both you and your kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is it with some white people and “community” schools?

Here's a little clue: Most people like community schools. Remember how the Hispanic community fought --and failed--to keep Graham Rd in their community?

I taught in a school where kids were bused. I've posted on here before about it. The people who were bused in from a school in their own community had difficulty getting to the school. If the kids missed the bus (which they frequently did) they were out of luck. Absenteeism was a result. Conferences were difficult. Parents usually didn't show. My class performed in a play--only a handful of parents came from that community. Open House--almost none.

Kids were sweet--though there was a lot of fighting. This is not the way to get family support--which is one of the most important factors in a child's education. Calling this "One Fairfax" won't help them. It will just cover up problems.

I see. So the status quo should prevail?

What do you mean by status quo? Things are changing in FCPS in terms of diversity regardless of whether there are community schools or widespread cross-county bussing (which is both impractical and beyond our means in any event).

[Anonymous]

What do you mean by status quo? Things are changing in FCPS in terms of diversity regardless of whether there are community schools or widespread cross-county bussing (which is both impractical and beyond our means in any event).

If changing kids to a school based on no other reason than SES is changing the "status quo," then, yes. If splitting up neighborhoods and creating more split feeders means changing the "status quo," then yes.

I don't in Mt. Vernon/West Potomac area. Sounds to me like eliminating IB might help that situation if a lot of kids are PP.

As for Langley, it seems to me that some of McLean should be sent there. But, as for taking the GF kids, I don't think it makes sense as long as Herndon is full. Certainly, it makes more sense to have a community that wants to go there and is alleviating an overcrowded school by doing so, to remain. Use a little common sense. There is no other practical alternative.

[Anonymous]

If changing kids to a school based on no other reason than SES is changing the "status quo," then, yes. If splitting up neighborhoods and creating more split feeders means changing the "status quo," then yes.

Was answering if I would keep the "status quo"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is it with some white people and “community” schools?

Here's a little clue: Most people like community schools. Remember how the Hispanic community fought --and failed--to keep Graham Rd in their community?

I taught in a school where kids were bused. I've posted on here before about it. The people who were bused in from a school in their own community had difficulty getting to the school. If the kids missed the bus (which they frequently did) they were out of luck. Absenteeism was a result. Conferences were difficult. Parents usually didn't show. My class performed in a play--only a handful of parents came from that community. Open House--almost none.

Kids were sweet--though there was a lot of fighting. This is not the way to get family support--which is one of the most important factors in a child's education. Calling this "One Fairfax" won't help them. It will just cover up problems.

I see. So the status quo should prevail?

What do you mean by status quo? Things are changing in FCPS in terms of diversity regardless of whether there are community schools or widespread cross-county bussing (which is both impractical and beyond our means in any event).

+1

The entire area is much more ethnically diverse than it was a few decades ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

What do you mean by status quo? Things are changing in FCPS in terms of diversity regardless of whether there are community schools or widespread cross-county bussing (which is both impractical and beyond our means in any event).

If changing kids to a school based on no other reason than SES is changing the "status quo," then, yes. If splitting up neighborhoods and creating more split feeders means changing the "status quo," then yes.

I don't in Mt. Vernon/West Potomac area. Sounds to me like eliminating IB might help that situation if a lot of kids are PP.

As for Langley, it seems to me that some of McLean should be sent there. But, as for taking the GF kids, I don't think it makes sense as long as Herndon is full. Certainly, it makes more sense to have a community that wants to go there and is alleviating an overcrowded school by doing so, to remain. Use a little common sense. There is no other practical alternative.

Most seem to be in violent agreement that FCPS should move some of McLean to Langley and leave the Langley/Herndon boundaries alone unless and until there is a new high school. Not sure why that has to keep being repeated.

[Anonymous]

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Most seem to be in violent agreement that FCPS should move some of McLean to Langley and leave the Langley/Herndon boundaries alone unless and until there is a new high school. Not sure why that has to keep being repeated.

Lol. That's quite a turn of phrase.

[Anonymous]

As a person currently stuck living in MoCo for commute reasons, I sure hope FCPS passes these laws and means business, or we'll lose all of our UMC families in a hurry. It may happen either way, honestly.

That said, I cannot wait until reasonably priced academically vigorous smalk private schools start popping up all over the DMV because SOMEONE needs to educate high achievers. Clearly the education boards are not considering it a priority anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is it with some white people and “community” schools?

Here's a little clue: Most people like community schools. Remember how the Hispanic community fought --and failed--to keep Graham Rd in their community?

I taught in a school where kids were bused. I've posted on here before about it. The people who were bused in from a school in their own community had difficulty getting to the school. If the kids missed the bus (which they frequently did) they were out of luck. Absenteeism was a result. Conferences were difficult. Parents usually didn't show. My class performed in a play--only a handful of parents came from that community. Open House--almost none.

Kids were sweet--though there was a lot of fighting. This is not the way to get family support--which is one of the most important factors in a child's education. Calling this "One Fairfax" won't help them. It will just cover up problems.

I see. So the status quo should prevail?

What do you mean by status quo? Things are changing in FCPS in terms of diversity regardless of whether there are community schools or widespread cross-county bussing (which is both impractical and beyond our means in any event).

Status quo regarding boundaries. Obviously.