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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A majority of the McK parents I know in the affected DH/MM zone south of Rt 66 are so over this "fight" of a few and have moved on to acceptance. After reviewing everything put out, including this new convoluted option 3 map, I still think Option 1 is the only realistic solution (even though I don't like that our neighborhood school is closing) given the strong growth experienced by APS.

I think the loudest voices of opposition are from parents within a short walk of McK. And those in the immediate neighborhood who are already bothered by the morning buses. [/quote]

Finally a voice of reason.  When will McKrazy and Data Dude(s) be able to let it go?[/quote]

(PP 16:55) Never, they will continue through the boundary process.
I’m worried they will push it too far, further anger APS staff who will then create a special pilot program to bus all of our kids to an under-capacity SA school like Drew!  :roll: [/quote]

Can we please stop bashing our Title I schools?  We get it - you think we're awful and you paid a premium to make sure your kids wouldn't be dragged down by ours.  We don't want a special pilot program to bus our kids to an over-capacity north arlington school.  But the insinuation behind your comment is a put-down; there's no insinuation in mine.[/quote]

Speak for yourself. My kid goes to a title I school because I could not afford to live in a non title I area. I would gladly have my kid bused to a better school where the focus of the school is on academic excellence and not bridging the achievement gap. I am absolutely not alone in my point of view. Why do you think so many families try to option out of their local failing school??? Or just move when then can?? You are welcome to stay at your school, just give us the option to get out. I would welcome a pilot!!! Or just an opt out. [/quote]

I am speaking for myself.  Excuse me, but I'm also Title I schools all the way through.  That's why I'm sick of our Title I schools being bashed - especially by north arlington parents whose kids have never stepped foot in one.[/quote]

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