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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I remember people getting really defensive when I said the Henry boundary would change. I was talking to some moms at 4 mile run dog park. They insisted I was incorrect, that all current Henry families would be at the new school. 
I knew that wasn’t possible,but let them have their delusions. I’m sure it was comforting at the time. [/quote]

Why are people being so rude about this? It’s okay for northern parents to make a huge fuss when any of their kids may have to move schools but it’s not okay for the rest of the county? People are concerned and rightly so. Whatever was said and however it may be interpreted is one thing - again, I wasn’t there for that part of the process - but it’s just as okay for the Henry parents who might be affected to have their “delusions” as it is for anyone else. Like I said, my CA believes that things were presented one way and now the county is going back on it, so of course they’re going to be vocal. [/quote]

The CA misunderstood, or heard what they wanted to hear, or were told wrong.  APS never guaranteed no boundary change to the school when it moved.  They said from the beginning that it might expand, or might have to shrink, or might shift a bit.  They also acknowledged hearing the community in that it did not want to lose any of its current families.  But all APS could ever offer was acknowledgment that they heard their desires.

Most people kept speculating or insinuating that the boundary would expand - a stupid idea, given the school would be at capacity when it opens.  The boundary should shrink to allow for growth within that boundary.  But APS doesn't operate that way, either - unless you're Nottingham, Discovery, or Williamsburg.
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