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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I have not mentioned Aldrin or Armstrong in prior posts, and know where Forest Edge is located (i.e., closer to Langley than Forestville). [/quote]

So, you think it is okay to switch schools around just for the sake of demographics?  Forest Edge would well more than double their current commute. (And, I just checked and that is on a Sunday.  I suspect it would be much, much worse on a school day.) I have no idea how that community would feel about it.  But, one thing for sure, you would be taking them out of their own community--where they shop, do sports, etc.

I agree that it is logical for Forestville to go to Herndon  But, not by kicking out Aldrin and Armstrong.  [b]It sounds to me like your goal is to change the demographics of Langley.  [/b]

I do agree that Langley is lopsided.  But, in reality, that is due to the location and the community around it.  That is just the way it is. It is at the edge of Fairfax County.  My kids high school is far more diverse.  It does not have as many languages offered as Langley--but. that is probably reflective of its demand.  For the number of kids, the number of language teachers is probably in ratio to Langley, but fewer languages are offered.

I gather that McLean and Marshall are doing just fine.  Why do you resent Langley so much?  What will be the result of doing this?  Taking poorer kids further away from their neighborhoods will not increase their opportunities for extra-curricular activities.  I know this from experience.  So, Langley kids have more extras--so what?  Do you think changing its demographics will give those opportunities to others?  Very likely, it will just result in fewer languages at Langley--but, I guess, to you, that's the goal.

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It is not logical for Forestville to go to Herndon. There are two elementary schools in Great Falls zip code and a third in Vienna that was added.  Those two schools should go to Langley, as should those at the Vienna school who are on the GF side of Route 7. There are homes on the other side of 7, and beyond Seneca towards Sterling that could also potentially be moved.

The goal of the PP is to screw Langley and Great Falls parents because 'FAIRNESS'.[/quote]

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