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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When you look at campuses like Carmel High School in Indiana, Ponte Vedra High School in Florida, or York Community High School in Illinois, the difference is striking. Many of these schools are modern, large, and fully equipped in ways that do not resemble what we see in parts of FCPS. Even some high schools in more distant areas of Virginia look newer and more complete.

This makes it hard to understand why a school as highly regarded as McLean appears so dated and limited in comparison. It lacks many of the facilities that have become normal elsewhere. Private pools, expanded athletic fields, updated common areas, and more contemporary lunch spaces with sponsored options are standard features in some districts, yet FCPS buildings often look far behind despite the significant revenue produced through local taxes.

The real question is how the funding is being prioritized. Are resources being distributed in ways that leave certain schools stuck with aging buildings. Is long term planning keeping pace with enrollment and community expectations. Families see the tax base growing and wonder why the physical environment of the schools does not reflect that growth.[/quote]

The newer FCPS high schools like Oakton, KAA/Western, and Langley have the high-end common areas like you find in APS or Falls Church City, which have the terraced seating and other common areas with furniture dispersed throughout the school, black box theaters, and fancy cafeterias. Only difference is that FCPS is a cheaper than neighboring districts with finishes and furniture. The APS and DCPS cafeterias are really fancy yet many kids eat off campus (open lunch). Only APS, DCPS and ACPS have pools at the high schools in this area. [/quote]

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