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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Both of my kids have graduated within the last 4 years from HHS. Both are strong academic students and got into their top choice for college (VT).

From our perspective (we’re white) the diversity of the schools is a strength. We want our kids to know people who are different from them and be exposed to different cultures and backgrounds. They aren’t going to live in a bubble — why would we want them to go to school in one ?

[b]The racism inherent in the bias against Herndon schools is ridiculous.[/b] [/quote]

Could not agree more.  For those of us who actually live in Town of Herndon and send our kids to Herndon schools, battling against perceived notions of what Herndon is solely based on the fact that there is a large Hispanic population here is #*%&ing exhausting.  Come to Herndon if you're not a racist elitist snob! [b]We welcome you[/b].  The small-town community vibe is off the charts, people are friendly, and schools are a hell of a lot better than people who have never been here would have you believe.

Best kept secret in Fairfax County.[/quote]

Sshhhh!  Don't welcome them, you're better off without them.  They don't seem to understand that if you have a kid that is driven they can still be challenged and do well at a 'lesser' school- quality teaching still happens.  By the time kids hit 9th/10th grade the divide of those who want to push themselves from those just passing through is already apparent.  Once kids are taking AP or IB heavy courseloads they are among the peers they need to be around.  Even then, if they are really driven it won't even matter.

Its sad that people feel the need to buy in specific neighborhoods for schools, when they could get the same education with less drama at a school that is perceived to be worse.  Of course school test scores will be worse in schools with higher numbers of non-native speakers- shocker!  But if your kid is as smart as you think they are, by the time they are in high school that shouldn't be a worry.  Their individual test scores will be fine.[/quote]

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