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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These maps with the #s are so much more helpful. I'm in South Arl, zoned for Gunston under almost any scenario. Based on these maps/numbers, H is my preference. [b]Honestly, I don't care about Williamsburg and its numbers. [/b]They have their own issues.[b] Let's just do the best with the situation we have in the south[/b], which appears to me to be H.

A PP who pointed out that the Alignment map would crush Jefferson was right on - not only would it be over 50% FARMS, it would be the second most over-capacity in just a few more years. Not a good solution. Plus that Arl Heights area is already getting hosed in the HS debate. [/quote]

Wow, a bit heavy, don't you think? I thought only parents in N. Arl. were seemingly this selfish? You mean to say that even parents in the Southern part only care about their own backyard? So you say the stated need for diversity is all a ruse??? [/quote]

Dp-  is reading hard for you? I don't want to insult you if you have some sort of developmental delay...
The above post is obviously saying that we should do the best we can within reason. If that means that Williamsburg becomes under capacity, all white, and rich- so be it. The county has created some borderline insurmountable problems. We can only do so much. If there is a solution that solves most of our issues, but Williamsburg ends up not shouldering their fair share- so be it.
I'm not looking for a pound of flesh as a south Arlington parent. Just a reasonable plan.[/quote]

ITA with this, and this was my opinion regarding Yorktown and the high school boundaries. As the county is currently constructed, you can't have better diversity across all schools AND minimize busing. You just can't. And the visceral reaction to busing would generate enormous political blowback if it were proposed. It's not worth it, IMO to risk failure of the entire effort. Forget about diversifying Wmsbg and YHS, and instead focus on achieving better diversity in the other middle/high schools.

And before I get accused of being a racist Wmsbg parent, or conversely a S. Arlington resident who thought I was getting a great deal by buying there but now is complaining about the schools: I live in 22207, currently zoned for Swanson & W-L, with kids in high school/college so my family isn't affected regardless. (I haven't studied all the proposals, but given our location, I'm guessing we will get rezoned to Stratford.)[/quote]

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