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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you feel differently then the Mom’s you are so upset with then you need to raise your own voice. The idea that you are only sending emails and posting on a board like this because you are worried about social ramifications for your kids is crazy. So what if your kid doesn’t hang out with their kid? You are prioritizing your kids social life for a year or two over what you think is important for their educational future? And your response is to TYPE IN ALL CAPS about how awful the parents are.

If it is that important to you, then say something. If you are going to prioritize the social element, then be prepared to not get what you want in terms of schools. And please stop shouting at us because you are making an active choice to prioritize socialization and not the school option.[/quote]

DP but I know the people involved. I think it’s more than just social ramifications for the kids — it’s the whole family. Some people are very strongly against the possibility of having their kids attend this new school and are outright angry at anyone nearby trying to advocate to go there because they see it as a threat to what they want. That is unpleasant when you still have to go to school events, sports, scouts, etc with these people. It stinks because some of them (not the ringleaders — they aren’t nice in any setting — but some others) are otherwise nice people easy to get along with. This is really bringing out some craziness. At this point I figure most people staying quiet are fine with the new school but don’t want to incur the wrath of those who are really fired up about it. [/quote]

Ignore them or tell them you disagree with them about the school but don’t want to discuss it with them. If they are that irrational about it, then separate yourself from them.

I fall into the passionate crowd but know my friends are in different places. I try not to talk about it any more and try to remember to shift the topic outside of sharing information. Like I posted the video showed at Carson for a group I am in and left it at that. We can opt-in or not, so people can make a choice that fits them. In the future, kids should be able to pupil place for the special programs.

That probably doesn’t help families with kids in ES who feel like they might not end up where they want but as long as FCPS allows for pupil placing, there is probably a way to move to a closer school or a school that you desire.

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My kids are in late ES and I am concerned that by the time they’re going to high school there won’t be a way to opt in without being interested in whatever special program. Mine are unlikely to be interested in aviation. So we will be stuck with a long commute because people whose older kids had the option not to go there fought against us being in boundary. [/quote]

Have you contacted your School Board member?[/quote]

I’m indifferent with the outcome as I think Oakton and WHS will both be great schools but I keep seeing this “older kid” thing which I’m sure are true for those around you. But all of those I have spoken to in my non-Franklin Farm neighborhood want to stay zoned to Oakton including a few with very young kids. I think the desire to stay at Oakton is strong and separate from the Rooted in Oakton movement…it’s individual people like yourself sending emails, etc. I hope you and those with a similar desire to go to WHS are advocating with the board and not just here where no one will see. Most people regardless of high school like their current high school, which is why FCPS will need to make tough decisions but I’m sure their perception right now is this area wants to stay zoned to Oakton, which for better or for worse I think is accurate…I didn’t say “need” to preempt the next chain of responses about bus rides, new construction by Oakton, etc. [/quote]

DP. Agree. I think a lot of younger families are also more recent buyers in the area. They sought out houses zoned to Oakton for a reason. They wanted their kids to go to Oakton and still do.[/quote]
Then why did they buy homes with 4 other high schools closer to them than Oakton?[/quote]
You frequently assert on these discussion boards that anyone who buys a home where they can’t hear the principal fart should expect to be reboundaried.  Not sure it’s quite the banger of a talking point that you think it is.[/quote]

Common sense tells you that buying a home that is closer to four or five high schools other than the one you’re zoned for is a risky move. Why should the school board cater to people who lack common sense? [/quote]

Why should people vote for a school board that would screw constituents?[/quote]

Other people have been screwed for a long time by their policies. But I guess you only care now that it might be you?[/quote]

By the way, I am not one of those other people before you make the tired old claim that I’m trying to increase my house value at your expense. The hypocrisy just needs to be pointed out.[/quote]

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