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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why does every post about ACPS end result in such nasty, bitter comments?  It is exhausting.

The schools are far from perfect, but my children have had good experiences in their years in ACPS.

They are both at TC now, and I fully expect them to be able to do whatever they want to do when they graduate.  They might not be able to get into particular colleges because of grades or selectivity or the arbitrariness of the application process; we may not be able to afford a particular college because we fall in the gray area of not qualifying for financial aid, but not being able to write a big check easily; but in the end, I think they will be well positioned to do whatever they want to do.  They have good teachers, challenging classes, and interesting extracurricular activities.[/quote]

Agreed!  It is exhausting.  No school is perfect - private or public.  I send my kids to ACPS and I'm shocked by the rude comments made to myself and my kids regarding their schools from people who do not send their kids to ACPS.  It is appalling.  I wish people would just respect each other's decisions.  I have a feeling conversations turn nasty due to insecurities and people feeling they need to justify their choices.  [/quote]

It is just weird how many anti-ACPS haters there on this forum. Truly bizarre. I do not understand why someone takes the time to loathe something in an online forum unless they have direct personal experience, which is almost never the case.  Is it the same people?

In 2014, 62% went to a 4-year college and 25% went to a 2-year with 2% going to trade school, which I think is great considering the demographics of the student body. 89% of the students are furthering their education post-graduation and most are going to 4-year college. Like a PP said, NOVA is a great inexpensive option for families. Of those going to four-year, many are going to VA public universities, which is also not surprising given the demographics of the school.

http://www.acps.k12.va.us/news2014/nr2014061602.php

This is what I found in a quick search--there is maybe other, more recent numbers. [/quote]

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