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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As someone who has been a part of this community for the past 30 years, having attended a different high school within the FCPS system three decades ago, I can deeply understand the emotional significance behind my decision to stretch and buy a home in McLean. Growing up, I held McLean High and Longfellow Middle School in such high regard, considering them the epitome of academic excellence. They represented the schools I aspired for my own children to attend, believing they would provide the same exceptional education and opportunities that I had dreamed of as a child.

So, when the opportunity arose, I made a conscious and deliberate decision to invest in a home in McLean. It was driven by my deep desire to give my children the educational experience that I had always envisioned and hoped for. I believed that by living in McLean, they would have access to the exceptional educational standards and opportunities that I held in such high esteem.

However, it is with a heavy heart that I have witnessed the unfortunate decline of these once highly esteemed schools. [b]The reality of their current state has not lived up to the expectations and dreams I had as a child. The facilities have deteriorated, the teaching quality has suffered, and it is disheartening to see the gap between what was once envisioned and the reality that exists today.[/b]

In light of this realization,[b] the decline in quality, and the deliberate actions[/b] of the school board, I have made the difficult decision to enroll my younger child in a private school starting in middle school. It is a decision rooted in my deep concern for my child's education and my unwavering desire to provide them with the best possible opportunities for success.

I sincerely hope that the school board takes note of the decline and reevaluates its priorities. It is essential to recognize the importance of maintaining and improving the quality of education in all schools, including those in areas like McLean. Every child deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. By working towards restoring the excellence that these schools once represented, we can ensure that our children have the exceptional educational experiences they deserve.[/quote]

A five paragraph word salad that has no special examples of the parts in bold.[/quote]

And not one bit of evidence supporting any of these statements about the assured decline!  Decline in average percentile of SAT scores?  Number of APs taken?  Art, theater, music awards?  Science awards?  College outcomes?  Where is all this supposed decline?  I'm willing to be consider the question, but no one gives data--just "things aren't like I imagined and/or remembered them to be"   Given all the demographic changes in the area, I'm impressed by the strength and quality of the school system. [/quote]

+1[/quote]

It’s b/c parents are spending a ton on ECs and enrichment opportunities 
It’s certainly not FCPS or even worse, LCPS[/quote]

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