Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

This is a great point. Maps should show correctly residential areas only, eliminate none commercial , historic and parks to truly show its continuity and community.

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Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

Be specific. Which one do think comes close to the same discrepancy in distance?

Oakton.

With Oakton, Madison and Fairfax so close to each other it was inevitable that there would be boundaries extending far to the west with terrible commutes.

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Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

Be specific. Which one do think comes close to the same discrepancy in distance?

Oakton.

Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

Be specific. Which one do think comes close to the same discrepancy in distance?

Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

No. No other school school zones are cut completely in half by industrial areas like the Westfield zone. North and south of 50 are completely separated. You know this, you just refuse to admit it because it doesn't support your stance.

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Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

No. Not like this. Not miles from the other neighborhoods.

This is correct. My kids go to Westfield and it is a humongous hike to go to a friend's house who lives on the other half of the school zone. And during rush hour? Forget it.

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Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

No. Not like this. Not miles from the other neighborhoods.

This. Have you ever tried to get your kid who went to Floris to carpool with his friends, only to learn that they went to Virginia Run? I have.

Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

No. Not like this. Not miles from the other neighborhoods.

Anonymous wrote:But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

The difference is pp wants to make sure her Chantilly area isn't considered "bordering"
Westfield even though it in fact borders Westfield because the non-residential
areas of Westfield are somehow special and different and so the borders aren't real borders. Its not very logical but she's desperatw to distract from how close her area is.

But the same could be said of school zones with large parks, industrial areas, shopping centers, highways, etc. There's nothing peculiar about the Westfield boundary. Most of the boundaries have large areas that aren't residential.

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Anonymous wrote:How will Westfield be more of a community school? Are you referring to scenarios where other Chantilly students are sent there, since Westfield is in Chantilly?

RIC

Rooted in Chantilly!

The kids attending Westfield will live next to other neighborhoods attending Westfield. Right now, the neighborhoods that will likely attend Skyview are separated from the other Westifeld neighborhoods.

Looking at the map, there are currently no attendance islands for Westfield, which means Westfield neighborhoods are not currently separated from each other.

Funny. Who knew airports, industrial parks and commercial facilities were neighborhoods.

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Anonymous wrote:How will Westfield be more of a community school? Are you referring to scenarios where other Chantilly students are sent there, since Westfield is in Chantilly?

RIC

Rooted in Chantilly!

The kids attending Westfield will live next to other neighborhoods attending Westfield. Right now, the neighborhoods that will likely attend Skyview are separated from the other Westifeld neighborhoods.

Looking at the map, there are currently no attendance islands for Westfield, which means Westfield neighborhoods are not currently separated from each other.

That's only because the Westfield boundary includes Sully Historic Site, a museum and an airport, which between them have a population of...mumble mumble, math math, carry the two...zero people.

If you take those out then Westfield has a massive attendance island consisting of McNair, Coates and most of Floris.

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Anonymous wrote:How will Westfield be more of a community school? Are you referring to scenarios where other Chantilly students are sent there, since Westfield is in Chantilly?

RIC

Rooted in Chantilly!

The kids attending Westfield will live next to other neighborhoods attending Westfield. Right now, the neighborhoods that will likely attend Skyview are separated from the other Westifeld neighborhoods.

Looking at the map, there are currently no attendance islands for Westfield, which means Westfield neighborhoods are not currently separated from each other.

Right, moving more Chantilly neighborhoods into Westfield makes so much sense for building a community.
Totally agree!

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Anonymous wrote:How will Westfield be more of a community school? Are you referring to scenarios where other Chantilly students are sent there, since Westfield is in Chantilly?

RIC

Rooted in Chantilly!

The kids attending Westfield will live next to other neighborhoods attending Westfield. Right now, the neighborhoods that will likely attend Skyview are separated from the other Westifeld neighborhoods.