Anonymous
11/22/2022 11:28
Subject: Re:Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:APS gave a one question survey with a laughable comment box ("we're not actually interested in your feedback').
My money is that they going to kill a standalone virtual program. They can't afford it. The new Career Center adds 500 seats - not enough to relieve pressure in the system, but may be just enough for an intermediate pressure valve for Wakefield in the near term. Those seats can be used for either ATC or county-wide career center classes - meaning APS can use the career center classes to maximize use of the 3 comprehensive High Schools which will be pushing 3000 kids each. It's a ridiculous plan that doesn't meet our needs, but here we are.
But agree with the PP - send your kids to HB, ATC or private, or plan for them to attend a HS pushing 3000 kids. A standalone virtual school is dead.
Meant to say send your kids to HB Woodlawn, Arlington Tech (not ATC) or private. Washington Liberty might be ok for a little while too given the recent renovation, but these are some big comprehensive HSs.
Anonymous
11/22/2022 11:25
Subject: Re:Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
APS gave a one question survey with a laughable comment box ("we're not actually interested in your feedback').
My money is that they going to kill a standalone virtual program. They can't afford it. The new Career Center adds 500 seats - not enough to relieve pressure in the system, but may be just enough for an intermediate pressure valve for Wakefield in the near term. Those seats can be used for either ATC or county-wide career center classes - meaning APS can use the career center classes to maximize use of the 3 comprehensive High Schools which will be pushing 3000 kids each. It's a ridiculous plan that doesn't meet our needs, but here we are.
But agree with the PP - send your kids to HB, ATC or private, or plan for them to attend a HS pushing 3000 kids. A standalone virtual school is dead.
My money is that they going to kill a standalone virtual program. They can't afford it. The new Career Center adds 500 seats - not enough to relieve pressure in the system, but may be just enough for an intermediate pressure valve for Wakefield in the near term. Those seats can be used for either ATC or county-wide career center classes - meaning APS can use the career center classes to maximize use of the 3 comprehensive High Schools which will be pushing 3000 kids each. It's a ridiculous plan that doesn't meet our needs, but here we are.
But agree with the PP - send your kids to HB, ATC or private, or plan for them to attend a HS pushing 3000 kids. A standalone virtual school is dead.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 22:24
Subject: Re:Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:People where have you been? They are not just springing this on you now. This plan has been in place since they decided to shut down the VLP.
Well yeah, virtual has been the plan since 2016.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 22:02
Subject: Re:Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
People where have you been? They are not just springing this on you now. This plan has been in place since they decided to shut down the VLP.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 21:17
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:That’s the entire plan for potential overcrowding, so it makes sense they really want to make it happen.
Notice how they brought it up only after the bond vote for CC expansion. They wanted to get that locked in before the big reveal.
Yeah sounds about right. Thanks to all those who blindly voted for the bond without stopping for a single second to question. Prepare for several million to go to another round of virtual learning used by virtually no one bc there is virtually no learning. See what I did there.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 21:00
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:From todays email, it seemed that they are still contemplating how to make virtual work.
When are they going to learn that it doesn’t work and people don’t want it?
Answer the survey and choose the “I don’t want virtual for my student and don’t want APS funding a virtual program
.” I think there are a lot of higher ups that are against virtual too- they need evidence that the program isn’t wanted.
Ahh, it’s cute you think there will be a choice. It will be virtual school or night shift
Anonymous
11/21/2022 20:56
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:From todays email, it seemed that they are still contemplating how to make virtual work.
When are they going to learn that it doesn’t work and people don’t want it?
Answer the survey and choose the “I don’t want virtual for my student and don’t want APS funding a virtual program
.” I think there are a lot of higher ups that are against virtual too- they need evidence that the program isn’t wanted.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 20:43
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Have they ever sent out a survey for something they HAVEN’T already decided the final outcome? Ever?
At least they offered the option “I don’t and APS funding virtual learning”
Yep, this is what I chose.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 19:55
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:Have they ever sent out a survey for something they HAVEN’T already decided the final outcome? Ever?
At least they offered the option “I don’t and APS funding virtual learning”
Anonymous
11/21/2022 19:46
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Have they ever sent out a survey for something they HAVEN’T already decided the final outcome? Ever?
Anonymous
11/21/2022 19:46
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:That’s the entire plan for potential overcrowding, so it makes sense they really want to make it happen.
Notice how they brought it up only after the bond vote for CC expansion. They wanted to get that locked in before the big reveal.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 19:41
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Horrible. I’m still masking bc I’m immune compromised but enough! Virtual was horrible for the kids.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 19:14
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
Anonymous wrote:That’s the entire plan for potential overcrowding, so it makes sense they really want to make it happen.
It is definitely happening. 4th high school is dead.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 19:00
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
That’s the entire plan for potential overcrowding, so it makes sense they really want to make it happen.
Anonymous
11/21/2022 18:56
Subject: Is APS really still thinking about virtual?
From todays email, it seemed that they are still contemplating how to make virtual work.
When are they going to learn that it doesn’t work and people don’t want it?
When are they going to learn that it doesn’t work and people don’t want it?