APS middle school boundary process

[Anonymous]

Looks like there won't be any transfers except to Williamsburg, since it will be so far under capacity. Are we moving IB there? Because I was really looking forward to this program and also to having the opportunity for Latin. We can't get either at our home school, despite the mantra that all schools are the same.

[Anonymous]

It wouldn't make any sense to move IB to Williamsburg if IB stays at W-L. At least from Jefferson there's already a large group continuing to W-L. Doesn't mean they won't do it, but it would be short-sighted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It wouldn't make any sense to move IB to Williamsburg if IB stays at W-L. At least from Jefferson there's already a large group continuing to W-L. Doesn't mean they won't do it, but it would be short-sighted.

Except Jefferson is too crowded to allow transfers, so they have to move it somewhere where all kids have a shot to attend. Same as W-L. We're not in that boundary either, but planned to apply to the program because we really want IB. We're a family with an international background and I would like our kids to get IB diplomas so that they are better poised to apply to colleges abroad.

[Anonymous]

They really need to put some kind of choice program at Williamsburg -- under capacity AND dropping their already low 10% economically disadvantaged population down to 5%!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wouldn't make any sense to move IB to Williamsburg if IB stays at W-L. At least from Jefferson there's already a large group continuing to W-L. Doesn't mean they won't do it, but it would be short-sighted.

Except Jefferson is too crowded to allow transfers, so they have to move it somewhere where all kids have a shot to attend. Same as W-L. We're not in that boundary either, but planned to apply to the program because we really want IB. We're a family with an international background and I would like our kids to get IB diplomas so that they are better poised to apply to colleges abroad.

There is really no connection between the Middle Years IB program and Jefferson and the IB Diploma at W-L so while I can appreciate wanting your kids in that program (my kids go there), not going there won't hurt their ability to pursue the IB diploma.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They really need to put some kind of choice program at Williamsburg -- under capacity AND dropping their already low 10% economically disadvantaged population down to 5%!

At first. If you look out a few years, it's projected to drop to 1%. Better get some affordable housing along Lee Hwy soon or those kids will be so busy doing drugs they won't ever have a chance to meet a poor person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wouldn't make any sense to move IB to Williamsburg if IB stays at W-L. At least from Jefferson there's already a large group continuing to W-L. Doesn't mean they won't do it, but it would be short-sighted.

Except Jefferson is too crowded to allow transfers, so they have to move it somewhere where all kids have a shot to attend. Same as W-L. We're not in that boundary either, but planned to apply to the program because we really want IB. We're a family with an international background and I would like our kids to get IB diplomas so that they are better poised to apply to colleges abroad.

There is really no connection between the Middle Years IB program and Jefferson and the IB Diploma at W-L so while I can appreciate wanting your kids in that program (my kids go there), not going there won't hurt their ability to pursue the IB diploma.

PP here - Good to know -- my child isn't doing IB, so you are better positioned to weigh in than me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They really need to put some kind of choice program at Williamsburg -- under capacity AND dropping their already low 10% economically disadvantaged population down to 5%!

At first. If you look out a few years, it's projected to drop to 1%. Better get some affordable housing along Lee Hwy soon or those kids will be so busy doing drugs they won't ever have a chance to meet a poor person.

Lol that's unreal. And, I think that's the appropriate apples-to-apples comparison, right? The Oct. 25 presentation appears to use only projected economic disadvantage (ED) in the years 2022-23. Previously, W'burg was at 4. Now it will be at 1. A more cynical person might think they're trying to hide this fact.

[Anonymous]

How is it even an option that the wealthiest school is so under capacity? Not only are they segregating schools more, they're also overcrowding the poorer ones. As a bleeding heart conservative, I find the limo liberals absolutely infuriating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wouldn't make any sense to move IB to Williamsburg if IB stays at W-L. At least from Jefferson there's already a large group continuing to W-L. Doesn't mean they won't do it, but it would be short-sighted.

Except Jefferson is too crowded to allow transfers, so they have to move it somewhere where all kids have a shot to attend. Same as W-L. We're not in that boundary either, but planned to apply to the program because we really want IB. We're a family with an international background and I would like our kids to get IB diplomas so that they are better poised to apply to colleges abroad.

There is really no connection between the Middle Years IB program and Jefferson and the IB Diploma at W-L so while I can appreciate wanting your kids in that program (my kids go there), not going there won't hurt their ability to pursue the IB diploma.

I still want them to have equal access to the middle years program. Or it's not a program, in which case they can do away with it. Just like the RD. Either everyone has equal access or they are eliminated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wouldn't make any sense to move IB to Williamsburg if IB stays at W-L. At least from Jefferson there's already a large group continuing to W-L. Doesn't mean they won't do it, but it would be short-sighted.

Except Jefferson is too crowded to allow transfers, so they have to move it somewhere where all kids have a shot to attend. Same as W-L. We're not in that boundary either, but planned to apply to the program because we really want IB. We're a family with an international background and I would like our kids to get IB diplomas so that they are better poised to apply to colleges abroad.

There is really no connection between the Middle Years IB program and Jefferson and the IB Diploma at W-L so while I can appreciate wanting your kids in that program (my kids go there), not going there won't hurt their ability to pursue the IB diploma.

I still want them to have equal access to the middle years program. Or it's not a program, in which case they can do away with it. Just like the RD. Either everyone has equal access or they are eliminated.

Meant to say, just like the ES.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They really need to put some kind of choice program at Williamsburg -- under capacity AND dropping their already low 10% economically disadvantaged population down to 5%!

At first. If you look out a few years, it's projected to drop to 1%. Better get some affordable housing along Lee Hwy soon or those kids will be so busy doing drugs they won't ever have a chance to meet a poor person.

Lol that's unreal. And, I think that's the appropriate apples-to-apples comparison, right? The Oct. 25 presentation appears to use only projected economic disadvantage (ED) in the years 2022-23. Previously, W'burg was at 4. Now it will be at 1. A more cynical person might think they're trying to hide this fact.

And they are definitely minimizing the ED projection for Kenmore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They really need to put some kind of choice program at Williamsburg -- under capacity AND dropping their already low 10% economically disadvantaged population down to 5%!

At first. If you look out a few years, it's projected to drop to 1%. Better get some affordable housing along Lee Hwy soon or those kids will be so busy doing drugs they won't ever have a chance to meet a poor person.

Lol that's unreal. And, I think that's the appropriate apples-to-apples comparison, right? The Oct. 25 presentation appears to use only projected economic disadvantage (ED) in the years 2022-23. Previously, W'burg was at 4. Now it will be at 1. A more cynical person might think they're trying to hide this fact.

Can one of you tell me where it shows Williamsburg dropping to 1%? Seriously, what is wrong with the SB? Why can't Williamsburg MS pick up more planning units in Swanson to at least alleviate overcrowding at Swanson?!

[Anonymous]

Because the Swanson parents (Glebe) complained about being moved to Williamsburg and got put back in Swanson.

[Anonymous]

Did you guys even read the whole thing? They specifically said the plan is making room for future transfers and possibly a choice program at Williamsburg to alleviate the diversity problem. They simply can't improve diversity at Williamsburg through any rational boundary drawing, so they're giving themselves options to do it other ways. Assuming those plans move forward (and as a future Williamsburg parent, I hope they do), the ED and capacity numbers won't stay that way because people from other parts of the county will transfer in. This is a good compromise because those who believe busing is a good option for their kids will have a chance to do it, but kids won't be forced out of walk zones onto a bus if that's not what they want.