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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The cords and stoles are completely out of control. It is ridiculous.[/quote]

FCPS has a very short list of cords and tassels.

Honor grad stole
National Honor Society cape
AP Scholar national medal
Department award medal

State level recognition medals for things like All Virginia choir or 1st place state champions in a sport, National History Day, etc

Academic national honor societies cords (math, german, music, theater, history, etc)

Eagle Scout/Girl Scout Gold Award cord

Military Service cord (enlistment, ROTC scholarship,  Service Academy appointment)

Purple cord for military dependents

Service cord (for volunteer service diploma)

National EMT cord given to students who professionally certify as EMTs with the county

There might be one or two others.

There are enough that every kid who works hard can earn something.  For example, every srident in FCPS can earn the service cord, regardless of grades, if they just put in a little bit of work to earn one.

[b]It is absurd that fcps would get rid of the cords over parent complaints and equity, [/b]although it would not surprise me.
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Has there been anything published that says FCPS is getting rid of these for equity purposes?

To me, the multiple cords actually takes away from achievement because, well, EVERYBODY has some sort of cord or another.  I wouldn't be surprised if FCPS simply limits the cords to academics.[/quote]

What a douchey comment.  You want your kid’s achievements celebrated but are worried that they won’t stand out as much if another kid’s different accomplishments are highlighted.

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Did I say my child was being honored?  No.  My college senior did not have thousands of cords and stoles because his college only recognized stoles for graduate students and collars for honors students (my child was neither of those).  He had a basic black cap and gown because he was neither a grad student nor a honors student.  While some students purchased non-college sponsored stoles, the majority did not and it was actually cool to instantly recognize who were the graduate students (and honors students).  [/quote]

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