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Anonymous wrote:What is so special about ATS and how it it different from other neighborhood schools? All I’ve heard about are the homework and the uniforms? How does it promote academic achievement?

Countless chains on that topic. Suffice it to say, ATS sets high standards and expects its students to meet them. That's the difference.

Anonymous wrote:What is so special about ATS and how it it different from other neighborhood schools? All I’ve heard about are the homework and the uniforms? How does it promote academic achievement?

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Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

Weirdest comment ever. All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.

And doesn’t explain - at all - how the Mongolian students are so easily able to gain entry to a “lottery” school. (Unless each family has, like, 25 kids to take advantage of sibling preference?)

They do tend to have larger families in my experience 3+ kids

But like… 17% of the school?

I don’t get the negative comments. Do you hate Mongolians or something? Who cares if they are 17% of the school? There are a lot of Mongolians in Arlington and the whole community is obsessed with ATS. Get it?

I think people are confused how a group that is something like 3% of the APS population is 17% of a school with a highly competitive lottery. They don't necessarily know how the less competitive VPI lottery gives guaranteed enrollment at the elementary level.

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Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

Weirdest comment ever. All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.

And doesn’t explain - at all - how the Mongolian students are so easily able to gain entry to a “lottery” school. (Unless each family has, like, 25 kids to take advantage of sibling preference?)

They do tend to have larger families in my experience 3+ kids

But like… 17% of the school?

I don’t get the negative comments. Do you hate Mongolians or something? Who cares if they are 17% of the school? There are a lot of Mongolians in Arlington and the whole community is obsessed with ATS. Get it?

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Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

Weirdest comment ever. All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.

And doesn’t explain - at all - how the Mongolian students are so easily able to gain entry to a “lottery” school. (Unless each family has, like, 25 kids to take advantage of sibling preference?)

They do tend to have larger families in my experience 3+ kids

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Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

Weirdest comment ever. All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.

And doesn’t explain - at all - how the Mongolian students are so easily able to gain entry to a “lottery” school. (Unless each family has, like, 25 kids to take advantage of sibling preference?)

They do tend to have larger families in my experience 3+ kids

But like… 17% of the school?

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Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

Weirdest comment ever. All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.

And doesn’t explain - at all - how the Mongolian students are so easily able to gain entry to a “lottery” school. (Unless each family has, like, 25 kids to take advantage of sibling preference?)

They do tend to have larger families in my experience 3+ kids

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Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

Weirdest comment ever. All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.

And doesn’t explain - at all - how the Mongolian students are so easily able to gain entry to a “lottery” school. (Unless each family has, like, 25 kids to take advantage of sibling preference?)

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Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

Weirdest comment ever. All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

Weirdest comment ever. All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington.
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool.

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one. Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/

People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

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Anonymous wrote:isn’t it still a cost saving to have just one wardrobe of clothes for both school and home? As opposed to uniforms for school and then casual clothes for home?

In any event, like most parents, I prefer the long tradition of no uniforms in US public schools. Reasonable dress codes and even the old ATS dress codes are fine with me, when feasible.

To be honest, our DC only has worn khaki pants and tennis/golf/polo type shirts since maybe age 2. Same clothes at school and at home - all unrelated to ATS.

Okay, but by mid elementary many (most?) kids prefer athletic pants or leggings and t-shirts.

So what? 8 year olds' preferences shouldn't be the driving forces in education policy.

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Anonymous wrote:isn’t it still a cost saving to have just one wardrobe of clothes for both school and home? As opposed to uniforms for school and then casual clothes for home?

In any event, like most parents, I prefer the long tradition of no uniforms in US public schools. Reasonable dress codes and even the old ATS dress codes are fine with me, when feasible.

To be honest, our DC only has worn khaki pants and tennis/golf/polo type shirts since maybe age 2. Same clothes at school and at home - all unrelated to ATS.

Okay, but by mid elementary many (most?) kids prefer athletic pants or leggings and t-shirts.