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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are looking at two neighborhoods for homes, and they are zoned for these two different schools. We have looked into both, and it seems that WL is  Considered more academically rigorous, but DS is not interested in pursuing an IB, but would prefer to do AP courses. How does the academics compare between the two schools when you don’t follow the IB path. DS is not sporty, really just likes school and academics, kind of a nerd. Will he be bullied at Yorktown?

Also, they seem to be planning to increase WL to 3000 students, Yorktown is 2300. Well that increase the student population affect the schools performance? It’s a big jump. Did they add more cafeteria space and field space?[/quote]

I have had students at both, although my W-L student was full IB. YHS has a very bro culture, lots of entitlement; it's not for the faint of heart, or for a family that values kindness over stuff or "winning." Your student will find a space at W-L that suits him; he may not at YHS.

My understanding is that the AP offerings are the same at both schools.[/quote]

It’s clear to me that the WL 10 years ago was a better school for us; I’m not convinced supersized WL will be. Even the superintendent is realizing they made a mistake, but I guess there is no plan to roll back. With nearly 3000 kids, you could never see the same kids year to year in class and clubs will be huge. Finding your place got harder.

Bro culture sounds rough too, maybe we need to consider FCPS, though we commute to work and wanted to avoid the pressure cooker FCPS can be. [/quote]

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