Anonymous
Post 10/07/2023 08:41     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Honestly? I am surprised the pass advanced rate at TJ for math is as low as it is. Then we have schools considered in the top with math pass advance rates under 2% what is going on with math instruction in this state?

Honestly? Just looking at those numbers I am not wow by any of them. But I think there is also more to a school and what makes it great than test scores or absentee rates? I don't know.

I don't put too much stock into that stuff.


As a parent who sent kid to TH and reaped the many benefits I am glad we did put a lot of stock into that stuff. HS matters people.


I would argue high school matters more than college; i went to an elite college and it’s assumed you are already a good writer, fast reader and note taker, have excellent study skills, and are capable at math. There was very little instruction in foundational topics, everything was taught at an advanced level from get go.
Anonymous
Post 10/06/2023 21:48     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
⬆️ “TJ”
Anonymous
Post 10/06/2023 21:48     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:Honestly? I am surprised the pass advanced rate at TJ for math is as low as it is. Then we have schools considered in the top with math pass advance rates under 2% what is going on with math instruction in this state?

Honestly? Just looking at those numbers I am not wow by any of them. But I think there is also more to a school and what makes it great than test scores or absentee rates? I don't know.

I don't put too much stock into that stuff.


As a parent who sent kid to TH and reaped the many benefits I am glad we did put a lot of stock into that stuff. HS matters people.
Anonymous
Post 10/06/2023 19:48     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Not at all surprised and going to get worse as Duran and company drive out teachers. People need to wake up to how badly he’s managing things and stop drinking the syphax koolaid.
Anonymous
Post 10/06/2023 19:34     Subject: Re:Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:Could not agree more...APS is so overrated. Its shit show and I wish we could get out.
Only reason APS does reasonably ok is by parents supplementing.


This right here.
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2023 13:51     Subject: Re:Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:Could not agree more...APS is so overrated. Its shit show and I wish we could get out.
Only reason APS does reasonably ok is by parents supplementing.


Preach! Counting the days, however, my kids love(d) the social aspect of it all.
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2023 13:50     Subject: Re:Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Could not agree more...APS is so overrated. Its shit show and I wish we could get out.
Only reason APS does reasonably ok is by parents supplementing.
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2023 08:35     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What is an SOL Advanced Pass rate and what is an advanced diploma? I don’t have K-12 kids yet.

- Is SOL advanced pass rate based on certain score threshold?
- And advanced diploma based on GPA like 3.5 or higher?


Yes.
No, I believe it’s having a certain number of credits and in particular subjects and passing the SOL for the course. I believe most college track kids would be getting an advanced diploma.


Yes re "advanced pass" score on SOLs. "Pass" is a 400 - 499 and "pass advanced" is 500 or higher.

Advanced diploma requires a few more "verified credits" in math and maybe science? A verified credit is a passing score on the SOL. Advanced diploma requires a few more overall credits than a standard diploma (26 v 22). https://www.apsva.us/school-counseling/graduation-requirements/

Anonymous
Post 10/05/2023 08:11     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:What is an SOL Advanced Pass rate and what is an advanced diploma? I don’t have K-12 kids yet.

- Is SOL advanced pass rate based on certain score threshold?
- And advanced diploma based on GPA like 3.5 or higher?


Yes.
No, I believe it’s having a certain number of credits and in particular subjects and passing the SOL for the course. I believe most college track kids would be getting an advanced diploma.
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2023 07:42     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:https://northernvirginiamag.com/family/education/2023/10/02/top-25-high-schools-northern-virginia/

Feel like this underrates APS schools unfairly.


The idea of ranking high schools is offensive and dumb
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2023 07:38     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Arlington parents (particularly W-L parents) have an outsized perspective on the quality of their schools.


100% - APS schools are VASTLY overrated. Including the school formerly known as Washington-Lee...


Too difficult for you to say Washington-Liberty, eh?

I can see why you'd have a problem with anything related to Arlington.


It will always be Washington-Lee.


Certainly to a certain subset of people it will be.
Anonymous
Post 10/05/2023 07:34     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
What is an SOL Advanced Pass rate and what is an advanced diploma? I don’t have K-12 kids yet.

- Is SOL advanced pass rate based on certain score threshold?
- And advanced diploma based on GPA like 3.5 or higher?
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2023 15:40     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Arlington parents (particularly W-L parents) have an outsized perspective on the quality of their schools.


100% - APS schools are VASTLY overrated. Including the school formerly known as Washington-Lee...


Too difficult for you to say Washington-Liberty, eh?

I can see why you'd have a problem with anything related to Arlington.


It will always be Washington-Lee.[/quote

Just waiting for you to refer to "the late unpleasantness"
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2023 15:31     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Arlington parents (particularly W-L parents) have an outsized perspective on the quality of their schools.


100% - APS schools are VASTLY overrated. Including the school formerly known as Washington-Lee...


Too difficult for you to say Washington-Liberty, eh?

I can see why you'd have a problem with anything related to Arlington.


It will always be Washington-Lee.
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2023 14:51     Subject: Top 25 NOVA High Schools
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Arlington parents (particularly W-L parents) have an outsized perspective on the quality of their schools.


100% - APS schools are VASTLY overrated. Including the school formerly known as Washington-Lee...


Too difficult for you to say Washington-Liberty, eh?

I can see why you'd have a problem with anything related to Arlington.


Yes, Arlington, as a whole is VASTLY overrated.


^^^^This! I’m