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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]KAA area is mobilizing.  Sign if you’re in support of a traditional school.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduwJbvM-8kPHyRuqv32Jy2lf6AiKQrfK4WeEXfCnfzZoid8w/viewform[/quote]

[quote]It’s odd that the petition organizers don’t say which areas they actually represent.  [/quote]
I would assume it is the area around KAA

[quote]It’s also interesting that they attack magnet schools when Chantilly and Oakton are two of the four pyramids that send the most kids to TJ. [/quote]

True, but how many kids do NOT go to magnet schools or TJ. The number to TJ was 34 from Carson last year admitted.  The numbers have dropped dramatically since the admission policy changed.

[quote]They also suggest that a lot of changes would need to be made to KAA to house a magnet program, whereas it’s at least as likely that a lot of changes might need to be made to house a traditional high school with as many kids as other FCPS high schools. [/quote]

They really did not discuss whether or not they had even tried to figure it out.  Yes the school was built for 1350--but, certainly it could hold more.  If you don't beleive that--go take a look at Chantilly.  The architectural design firm also mentioned that it was built for "flexible" groupings.  Not sure, but that could indicate lots of possibilities.
And, again, there are TWO additional 30000 sq foot buildings that are unfinished inside.  Lots of classrooms could be added there.

They were clearly enamored of the idea of a magnet school.  Interesting that one of the information papers presented prior to the work session was from [b]Brookings[/b].  FYI, Brookings is McElveen's employer.  And, he was a strong voice for the magnet plan.

[quote]One hopes that, one way or another, the School Board will be fiscally responsible in deciding the future use of a building that they apparently bought as an impulse purchase without a clear vision or even a clear understanding as to the school’s capacity.  [/quote]

Something is in play here other than the design of the facility.
Is it that Citizens Association that was lobbying for a magnet?  Is it a group that wants other alternatives for a school they resist?

This group did not think the situation at Coates was bad enough to do something NOW.  And, it appears they are considering having the same situation in this area in a year or so.

If they cannot see that there is also a problem with having two middle schools close to one another in this area that are being split in multiple directions,..............[/quote]

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