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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ATS parent here.  We're over our official capacity because we agreed to let in extra kids.  First, we increased class sizes and then we added trailers.  We're fine with taking each grade to 4 classes.  We're fine with trailers.  We're just resisting attempts to take each grade to 5 classes, and adding something like 10 more trailers, without some sort of permanent renovation.  The building is not large, and the multipurpose room and gym are not large.

Some of the schools that have more kids are also a larger building, with a larger gym and a larger cafeteria and more classrooms.  I'm not saying they should be overloaded either - overcrowding is bad for everyone.

And part of the reason McKinley is overcrowded is because planning units asked to stay there instead of being moved to less crowded schools up North.  [/quote]

I’m sorry. ATS is a public school. Your statement that you agreed to let more kids in is outrageous!  That isn’t the decision of the school or its parents. That’s for the school board. You guys have seen nothing on overcrowding. Stop whining. Go back to your neighborhood school if it is so bad.

And you do realize they are going to grow ATS. The more you complain about the crowding, the more likely you move to another location. In South Arlington, by the way. It will be just as diverse. [/quote]

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