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[quote=Anonymous]Ok so we just moved our kids from MV schools to FCPS so we have a very recent view.

OP, a few points:

1) the poster who lives in MV now is right. It’s a suggested donation, not mandatory $1k. 
2) education quality is very important to my immigrant family and Virginia schools are far far better in quality than MV. More rigorous curriculum, fewer teachers close to retirement, better basics on math, grammar, etc and the AAP program as an option. It’d be hard for me to move back to that school system — even though it is full of well off families who care about students and has beautiful middle school track and field etc. Cupertino Monte Vista, Fremont Mission San Jose, or Palo Alto publics are better. 
3) education policy — You don’t get more social Justice type of teaching there vs here. It isn’t politically charged like Loudon or fcps. There is more libertarianism and acceptance of LGBTQ overall in every day life. You will feel some effects of liberal policies though. The schools were shut down for a long time even though they are configured for open air space with lots of windows and courtyards/backpacks stored in hooks outside etc. 
4) the catholic schools are worth a look and often provide good sports opportunities
5) $200k or even $300k is not enough when you are competing with Google RSUs for every townhouse in MV. If you just plan on staying there < 3 years to get Silicon Valley cred then you could just take the loss and pay for the experience and sunshine but if saving for college or anything else is important to you, then I’d think twice. CA taxes are sky high as is the real estate. (If you’re looking at rentals, make sure you map out its location to CalTrain — super loud. The townhouses and homes near it are priced accordingly.)

Best of luck![/quote]

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