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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of my big issues with this redistricting is why now?

A new high school will open in 2023 which will force another redistricting.

Why go through such a huge redistricting now when it's going to happen again in another few years?  I think Atholton HS is going to turn over something like 40% of its student body.  Crazy.

You can't tell me that won't have some kind of impact.

Why not wait until 2023?  Do it once instead of twice.[/quote]

Because there are several schools that are very, very overcrowded now.  Fulton ES is at 120% capacity.  Several other schools at the ES, MS and HS level are over 110% capacity.  The schools don't have any place to put the students.[/quote]

110 and 120% capacity is not that bad. MCPS has schools with 130-145% capacity and just add portables. Your county is so spoiled. LOL[/quote]

These capacities already include portables.  One of the most crowded high schools, Howard High, has 15 portables. There is no space to add more.  The portables add classroom space, but hallways are extremely crowded, making lunches and school events (like Homecoming) difficult.  Plus, it is not just who is in the school now.  There are thousands of residential units being built, with few available seats.

Agree.  Are they really doing massive redistricting for a few middle and high schools at 110% capacity?   :shock:   Over half of MCPS are over capacity.  [/quote][/quote]

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