Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 12:23     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:I disagree. Our elem. K class is filled with unbelievably bright kids reading at secod grade level. The school provides opportunites for these 'some' kids. the 'some' kids you refer to are the ones the parents coach and prod and fight with the school for a certain designation. No thanks.


Yes, for bright students, both Arlington and Fairfax are great school options. But for SOME kids -- far beyond K students reading at a 2nd grade level -- AAP Centers are better options. I have three kids, and two of them are in this "SOME kids" category. AAP is better for them. And no, I have not coached or prodded or fought with the school for a designation.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 12:19     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My kids go to school in N.Arlington. The education level is phenomenal. I am glad we aren't on this ridiculous AAP program which is parents trying to get a designation their child doesn't deserve. There are lawyers involved sometimes and prep courses for 6 year olds from what my sister relays to me as a Ffx co.mom and Ffx co. govt worker. No f*cking way did I want to be in that environment. I am a product of FFX county public schools, btw. My education was nothing like my kids are receiving in Arlington. It takes a lot to impress me--and I'm blown away by their elementary school.

I am horrified reading these posts from the FFx parents pushing and pressuring their K and 1st graders. Yuck. They make 'Tiger Mom' look like a hippy, home-schooler. Talk about pushing out all degree of creativity from a kid.

I have one word for all of you people: QUOTA. If your kid plans to attend UVA, W&M, etc...it can be a complete disadvantage to be at one of the perceived top schools. They do have a quota of kids they will take per NOVA school. I was told this at the time of my application and it has been confirmed by an Admissions employee. Kids can get a solid education at a good APS or FFX school--it does not have to be one of these centers.


You do make a strong case against the Fairfax schools, but not for the reasons stated. One more Arlington mom saying "my schools are the bestest" won't change Fairfax's superior track record.



I wonder why the Sec of Education chose Arlington County over Fairfax?
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 12:18     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Kids can get a solid education at a good APS or FFX school--it does not have to be one of these centers.


This is true! Only SOME kids need to be at an AAP Center. "Regular kids" can (and will) do fine in either Arlington or Fairfax schools. For those "SOME" kids that need to be at an AAP Center, Fairfax is a better option.


I disagree. Our elem. K class is filled with unbelievably bright kids reading at secod grade level. The school provides opportunites for these 'some' kids. the 'some' kids you refer to are the ones the parents coach and prod and fight with the school for a certain designation. No thanks.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 12:16     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:Kids can get a solid education at a good APS or FFX school--it does not have to be one of these centers.


This is true! Only SOME kids need to be at an AAP Center. "Regular kids" can (and will) do fine in either Arlington or Fairfax schools. For those "SOME" kids that need to be at an AAP Center, Fairfax is a better option.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 12:15     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:My kids go to school in N.Arlington. The education level is phenomenal. I am glad we aren't on this ridiculous AAP program which is parents trying to get a designation their child doesn't deserve. There are lawyers involved sometimes and prep courses for 6 year olds from what my sister relays to me as a Ffx co.mom and Ffx co. govt worker. No f*cking way did I want to be in that environment. I am a product of FFX county public schools, btw. My education was nothing like my kids are receiving in Arlington. It takes a lot to impress me--and I'm blown away by their elementary school.

I am horrified reading these posts from the FFx parents pushing and pressuring their K and 1st graders. Yuck. They make 'Tiger Mom' look like a hippy, home-schooler. Talk about pushing out all degree of creativity from a kid.

I have one word for all of you people: QUOTA. If your kid plans to attend UVA, W&M, etc...it can be a complete disadvantage to be at one of the perceived top schools. They do have a quota of kids they will take per NOVA school. I was told this at the time of my application and it has been confirmed by an Admissions employee. Kids can get a solid education at a good APS or FFX school--it does not have to be one of these centers.


You do make a strong case against the Fairfax schools, but not for the reasons stated. One more Arlington mom saying "my schools are the bestest" won't change Fairfax's superior track record.

Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 12:07     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
My kids go to school in N.Arlington. The education level is phenomenal. I am glad we aren't on this ridiculous AAP program which is parents trying to get a designation their child doesn't deserve. There are lawyers involved sometimes and prep courses for 6 year olds from what my sister relays to me as a Ffx co.mom and Ffx co. govt worker. No f*cking way did I want to be in that environment. I am a product of FFX county public schools, btw. My education was nothing like my kids are receiving in Arlington. It takes a lot to impress me--and I'm blown away by their elementary school.

I am horrified reading these posts from the FFx parents pushing and pressuring their K and 1st graders. Yuck. They make 'Tiger Mom' look like a hippy, home-schooler. Talk about pushing out all degree of creativity from a kid.

I have one word for all of you people: QUOTA. If your kid plans to attend UVA, W&M, etc...it can be a complete disadvantage to be at one of the perceived top schools. They do have a quota of kids they will take per NOVA school. I was told this at the time of my application and it has been confirmed by an Admissions employee. Kids can get a solid education at a good APS or FFX school--it does not have to be one of these centers.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 11:45     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:

Well, according to the links you provide, FFX and APS systems both fail to meet AYP, so there's that parity. By that definition they both are failing schools.

AYP is generally understood to be a poor metric.



APS failed to make AYP in more categories than FFX. It might have done better if it had followed Fairfax's lead with more differentiated programs and assistance.





Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 11:16     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
ACPS is the commonly used acronym for Alexandria City Public Schools.

Arlington Schools use APS. There is no C.

Since you know so much about these school systems, I had assumed you would know that.


Got it. APS is superior because it has the highest percentage of anal parents.

Glad to know we can forget about AYP, student test scores and all that irrelevant stuff.



Well, according to the links you provide, FFX and APS systems both fail to meet AYP, so there's that parity. By that definition they both are failing schools.

AYP is generally understood to be a poor metric.

Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 11:06     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:
ACPS is the commonly used acronym for Alexandria City Public Schools.

Arlington Schools use APS. There is no C.

Since you know so much about these school systems, I had assumed you would know that.


Got it. APS is superior because it has the highest percentage of anal parents.

Glad to know we can forget about AYP, student test scores and all that irrelevant stuff.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 11:05     Subject: New to FFX county. What is AAP?
OP, you should note that there will be changes in the AAP system by the time your little girl actually starts school. As an example, there are plans to pilot a change in the materials for general education in part of cluster 1, where portions of the curriculum previously only available to AAP students would be included in the general ed classes as well. Therefore, by the time you are considering options for grades 2, 3, etc., you will likely see changed AAP and general ed options.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 11:03     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the information.

Can the Arlington poster please go away? I'm just trying to learn about Fairfax AAP!




Well, you're getting some insight into the attitudes that prevail here. Welcome!
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 11:00     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Thanks for the information.

Can the Arlington poster please go away? I'm just trying to learn about Fairfax AAP!

Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 10:57     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Your Freudian slip is showing.


ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.



ACPS is the commonly used acronym for Alexandria City Public Schools.

Arlington Schools use APS. There is no C.

Since you know so much about these school systems, I had assumed you would know that.
Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 10:55     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Anonymous wrote:

Your Freudian slip is showing.


ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Anonymous
Post 02/09/2012 10:55     Subject: Re:New to FFX county. What is AAP?
Of.26.kids in my child's second grade class last year, 16 are now in a Local Level IV classroom (we have 2 out of 5 third classes as LLIV (no center eligible students chose the center this year). Some of them are center eligible, the rest were placed in LLIV by the principal to fill out the classes. So, you face the county process and also local principal politics in this program. Imagine how the 10 kids who ended up in gen ed feel about their intelligence.