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What I (and many other parents) are upset about is this attitude from the AAP parents that Cooper is somehow "less-than" since it doesn't have an AAP center.  That somehow, the school simply isn't "worthy" of the AAP kids.  As has been stated multiple times, Cooper is an excellent middle school, in every way.  We don't understand why these parents, who have insisted FCPS turn itself inside out for them and their many demands, don't just pay for a private school that would meet their criteria of what their children "must have".  Why should a public school system be expected to cater to this incredibly self-centered group?   [/quote]

While I think the "if I don't get exactly what I want, I'll pack up my marbles and go private" attitude invites ridicule, part of what some Cooper parents seem to be saying is that they don't think FCPS will do enough to make AAP a success at Cooper.  Instead, they'll just announce that Cooper is going to have AAP, and then leave it up to a principal who in the past hasn't suggested she really wants AAP to work out the details.  Particularly for parents who have their sights set on TJHSST for their kids, that doesn't great compared to Longfellow or Kilmer.

I think people need clear direction from the School Board as to what the plans are for Cooper.  It's one thing for Arlene Randall to say Cooper is fine without AAP when there is no AAP center there.  It's another thing if the School Board and FCPS tell her that Cooper will be offering Local Level IV services, that they will assist with a plan to seed Cooper with experienced AAP teachers, and that she can be part of Cooper's future or start looking for another job.  It's the uncertainty that seems to bring out the worst fears.     [/quote]

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