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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There were some adjustments to the amendment that was initially proposed. They removed language like “where feasible”. This is what passed:

[i]Adjustments under this policy shall be implemented through attrition and phasing. These allowances shall not be applicable in the opening of a new school, or in the closing of an existing school.
 
Elementary Schools:  When a boundary adjustment occurs at the elementary school level, attendance in the new school boundary shall be mandatory for   rising K-3 students in schools with a K-5 grade configuration; and for  rising K-4 students in schools with a K-6 grade level configuration.   Currently enrolled students in grades 4-5  in schools with a K-5 configuration, and in grades 5-6 in schools with a K-6 configuration shall be given the option to remain at the school or attend the school in the new boundary. .
 
Middle Schools: When a boundary adjustment occurs at the middle school level, attendance in the new school boundary shall be mandatory for incoming 6th grade students in schools with a 6-8 grade configuration and for incoming 7th grade students in schools with a 7-8 grade level configuration. Currently enrolled students shall be given the option to remain at the school or attend the school in the new boundary.  
 
High Schools: When a boundary adjustment occurs at the high school level, attendance in the new school boundary shall be mandatory for incoming 9th grade students.  Rising 10-12 graders shall be given the option to remain at their current school or attend the school in the new boundary.  
 
Secondary Schools: When a boundary adjustment occurs at the secondary school level, attendance in the new school boundary shall be mandatory for incoming 7th grade students. Rising 8-12 graders shall be given the option to remain at their current school or attend the school in the new boundary. [/i]
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So a high schooler who’s been at a school 1 year, gets to finish their last 3 years there? But an elementary schooler who’s been at a school for 4 years doesn’t get to finish their last 3 years at their school? Doesn’t seem equitable to me. [/quote]

It is much easier socially and academically to move an elementary school kid to a new school than a teenager, especially in this county with so many transient families.

It is very fifficult and often harmful to move a teenager,  especially a high school student.  Ask the many military families who have done both many times iver.

This is actually a very reasonable grandfathering policy.  The only improvement it needs is a sibling clause, so families don't have 2 high schoolers at different schools.[/quote]

DP. Selfish take from someone who likely benefits from the high school policy and doesn’t care about other people’s elementary school kids.

I’m getting really sick of people thinking they know what’s best for other people’s kids.[/quote]

It is not selfishness speaking.

It is experience speaking.

I have moved my elementary kids multiple times.  One of mine went to 4 schools in 3 states by 5th grade.  It is very easy to move elementary kids.

It is very difficult and destructive to move teenagers, particularly high school students, where high school has real life implications for their future adult success and moving high school kids can have negative implications to their college application process.

One could even argue that trying to burn it all down over elementary kids not being grandfathered is being "selfish"

Fcps is rezoning come hell or high water.  We need to fight for victories against rezoning one step at a time.

This grandfathering change is a good first step.

The real maps being released soon are going to be the real fight.  Buckle up.[/quote]

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