Anonymous
03/01/2020 18:08
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would avoid McLean, Chantilly, and Oakton as they are all way overcrowded and have trailers everywhere.
OP here, Which ones do you recommend ?
The registrars at Chantilly and Oakton definitely gave the impression that they are super crowded and didn’t want any HS tours. Or, I should say they sounded super stressed.
McLean not at all though it’s a big school, teachers, front staff and kids all seemed so nice. Same at Langley.
I’d go for Madison or Langley. McLean is set to be way over capacity in the upcoming years. 20 trailers. If you toured it, you must have seen the trailer park.
Personally I agree with the response you got from Chantilly and Oakton, I don’t want my public school administrators giving tours while my kids are in school. I find it creepy and unnecessary.
Yes we noticed the trailers and certainly it was crowded. However, everyone looked fine. The tour was led by a PTA mom and there were 3 other families along with us. This is a big move for families relocating to the area especially when their kids are in MS/HS. Everyone wants to tour to see what they are getting into. Most families tour universities before they apply, one of the many reasons, how will your kid fit in.
There is a LOT of self-help at McLean - teachers, administrators, students and local volunteers doing things for the school (signs, murals, artwork) that other schools rely on FCPS to do for them. FCPS leaders ignore the school and it thrives in spite of them.
I don't think there's any FCPS schools where it isn't teachers/students/locals doing murals and artwork....
Then you’d be wrong, apart from the artwork in art classes.
Ok then, the schools that my kids have been at (2 different ES, 1 MS, 2 HS) have all had students and/or students and an artist-in-residence do the murals.
pettifogger
03/01/2020 00:25
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:pettifogger wrote:Anonymous wrote:Example of an earlier poster's point that homes in the area are getting snatched up quick: https://www.wusa9.com/article/money/business/amazon-effect/falls-church-home-sells-170-thousand-over-asking-price/65-6cd15798-aeae-4b3f-946f-a93a48d70616
I live nearby that one and commute to Tysons. It's not too bad and there's a couple route options... with Waze I usually avoid the worst of it. My DCs are preschool so hopefully by the time they hit HS there'll have been some more substantial efforts to address overcrowding issues at McLean HS... we'll see... 10 years to solve a simple problem seems ambitious with this school board...
I remember this area when we were looking at houses in the Haycock/Longfellow schools 1.5 years ago... it was also crazy back then with almost no SFH on the market under 1 million. Even though the schools seemed amazing we didn't think the large premium was worth it and chose to buy in Vienna instead.
OP here which HS you are zoned for in Vienna and appreciate any feedback.
Madison.
Anonymous
02/29/2020 22:32
Subject: Re:Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Probably TJ could be an option?
Agree, Why not TJ.
OP here, lol that would be ideal. My AAP DC is naturally gifted and we haven’t spent money on math and ELA tutoring from 5 years of age. It’s unlike he stands a chance compared to his peers who have been trained since age 5 in math & ela and are doing Algebra 2/Geometry in Grade 7. My second Non AAP will never cope in TJ environment. So there is a strong need for a good base HS school.
You want to believe other kids have been trained since age 5 because you do not want to admit your kids are not so good.
Every child has its own unique strengths. I just don’t understand why parents tutor their kids so early to stay competitive. In our current MS/HS only 5% of the kids are in Algebra 1(25/475) in 7th grade. All these kids were tutored from a very young age and as early as 5 yrs.
Anonymous
02/29/2020 22:26
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
pettifogger wrote:Anonymous wrote:Example of an earlier poster's point that homes in the area are getting snatched up quick: https://www.wusa9.com/article/money/business/amazon-effect/falls-church-home-sells-170-thousand-over-asking-price/65-6cd15798-aeae-4b3f-946f-a93a48d70616
I live nearby that one and commute to Tysons. It's not too bad and there's a couple route options... with Waze I usually avoid the worst of it. My DCs are preschool so hopefully by the time they hit HS there'll have been some more substantial efforts to address overcrowding issues at McLean HS... we'll see... 10 years to solve a simple problem seems ambitious with this school board...
I remember this area when we were looking at houses in the Haycock/Longfellow schools 1.5 years ago... it was also crazy back then with almost no SFH on the market under 1 million. Even though the schools seemed amazing we didn't think the large premium was worth it and chose to buy in Vienna instead.
OP here which HS you are zoned for in Vienna and appreciate any feedback.
Anonymous
02/29/2020 18:27
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Commute is king
Anonymous
02/29/2020 17:15
Subject: Re:Which other high school to consider?
Wasn’t OP describing tours coordinated by the PTA? It definitely has always seemed to me like a school with a high degree of community pride and involvement. Madison is like that, too.
Anonymous
02/29/2020 17:07
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would avoid McLean, Chantilly, and Oakton as they are all way overcrowded and have trailers everywhere.
OP here, Which ones do you recommend ?
The registrars at Chantilly and Oakton definitely gave the impression that they are super crowded and didn’t want any HS tours. Or, I should say they sounded super stressed.
McLean not at all though it’s a big school, teachers, front staff and kids all seemed so nice. Same at Langley.
I’d go for Madison or Langley. McLean is set to be way over capacity in the upcoming years. 20 trailers. If you toured it, you must have seen the trailer park.
Personally I agree with the response you got from Chantilly and Oakton, I don’t want my public school administrators giving tours while my kids are in school. I find it creepy and unnecessary.
Yes we noticed the trailers and certainly it was crowded. However, everyone looked fine. The tour was led by a PTA mom and there were 3 other families along with us. This is a big move for families relocating to the area especially when their kids are in MS/HS. Everyone wants to tour to see what they are getting into. Most families tour universities before they apply, one of the many reasons, how will your kid fit in.
There is a LOT of self-help at McLean - teachers, administrators, students and local volunteers doing things for the school (signs, murals, artwork) that other schools rely on FCPS to do for them. FCPS leaders ignore the school and it thrives in spite of them.
I don't think there's any FCPS schools where it isn't teachers/students/locals doing murals and artwork....
Then you’d be wrong, apart from the artwork in art classes.
Anonymous
02/29/2020 16:38
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would avoid McLean, Chantilly, and Oakton as they are all way overcrowded and have trailers everywhere.
OP here, Which ones do you recommend ?
The registrars at Chantilly and Oakton definitely gave the impression that they are super crowded and didn’t want any HS tours. Or, I should say they sounded super stressed.
McLean not at all though it’s a big school, teachers, front staff and kids all seemed so nice. Same at Langley.
I’d go for Madison or Langley. McLean is set to be way over capacity in the upcoming years. 20 trailers. If you toured it, you must have seen the trailer park.
Personally I agree with the response you got from Chantilly and Oakton, I don’t want my public school administrators giving tours while my kids are in school. I find it creepy and unnecessary.
Yes we noticed the trailers and certainly it was crowded. However, everyone looked fine. The tour was led by a PTA mom and there were 3 other families along with us. This is a big move for families relocating to the area especially when their kids are in MS/HS. Everyone wants to tour to see what they are getting into. Most families tour universities before they apply, one of the many reasons, how will your kid fit in.
There is a LOT of self-help at McLean - teachers, administrators, students and local volunteers doing things for the school (signs, murals, artwork) that other schools rely on FCPS to do for them. FCPS leaders ignore the school and it thrives in spite of them.
I don't think there's any FCPS schools where it isn't teachers/students/locals doing murals and artwork....
Anonymous
02/29/2020 14:39
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I would avoid McLean, Chantilly, and Oakton as they are all way overcrowded and have trailers everywhere.
OP here, Which ones do you recommend ?
The registrars at Chantilly and Oakton definitely gave the impression that they are super crowded and didn’t want any HS tours. Or, I should say they sounded super stressed.
McLean not at all though it’s a big school, teachers, front staff and kids all seemed so nice. Same at Langley.
I’d go for Madison or Langley. McLean is set to be way over capacity in the upcoming years. 20 trailers. If you toured it, you must have seen the trailer park.
Personally I agree with the response you got from Chantilly and Oakton, I don’t want my public school administrators giving tours while my kids are in school. I find it creepy and unnecessary.
Yes we noticed the trailers and certainly it was crowded. However, everyone looked fine. The tour was led by a PTA mom and there were 3 other families along with us. This is a big move for families relocating to the area especially when their kids are in MS/HS. Everyone wants to tour to see what they are getting into. Most families tour universities before they apply, one of the many reasons, how will your kid fit in.
There is a LOT of self-help at McLean - teachers, administrators, students and local volunteers doing things for the school (signs, murals, artwork) that other schools rely on FCPS to do for them. FCPS leaders ignore the school and it thrives in spite of them.
pettifogger
02/29/2020 14:25
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Example of an earlier poster's point that homes in the area are getting snatched up quick: https://www.wusa9.com/article/money/business/amazon-effect/falls-church-home-sells-170-thousand-over-asking-price/65-6cd15798-aeae-4b3f-946f-a93a48d70616
I live nearby that one and commute to Tysons. It's not too bad and there's a couple route options... with Waze I usually avoid the worst of it. My DCs are preschool so hopefully by the time they hit HS there'll have been some more substantial efforts to address overcrowding issues at McLean HS... we'll see... 10 years to solve a simple problem seems ambitious with this school board...
I remember this area when we were looking at houses in the Haycock/Longfellow schools 1.5 years ago... it was also crazy back then with almost no SFH on the market under 1 million. Even though the schools seemed amazing we didn't think the large premium was worth it and chose to buy in Vienna instead.
Anonymous
02/29/2020 13:54
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Example of an earlier poster's point that homes in the area are getting snatched up quick: https://www.wusa9.com/article/money/business/amazon-effect/falls-church-home-sells-170-thousand-over-asking-price/65-6cd15798-aeae-4b3f-946f-a93a48d70616
I live nearby that one and commute to Tysons. It's not too bad and there's a couple route options... with Waze I usually avoid the worst of it. My DCs are preschool so hopefully by the time they hit HS there'll have been some more substantial efforts to address overcrowding issues at McLean HS... we'll see... 10 years to solve a simple problem seems ambitious with this school board...
I live nearby that one and commute to Tysons. It's not too bad and there's a couple route options... with Waze I usually avoid the worst of it. My DCs are preschool so hopefully by the time they hit HS there'll have been some more substantial efforts to address overcrowding issues at McLean HS... we'll see... 10 years to solve a simple problem seems ambitious with this school board...
Anonymous
02/29/2020 09:16
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
My kid has been in trailers most of his life(Langley school pyramid) and he’s just fine. He actually prefers it bc it’s quiet and peaceful.
Anonymous
02/29/2020 09:03
Subject: Re:Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Probably TJ could be an option?
Agree, Why not TJ.
OP here, lol that would be ideal. My AAP DC is naturally gifted and we haven’t spent money on math and ELA tutoring from 5 years of age. It’s unlike he stands a chance compared to his peers who have been trained since age 5 in math & ela and are doing Algebra 2/Geometry in Grade 7. My second Non AAP will never cope in TJ environment. So there is a strong need for a good base HS school.
You want to believe other kids have been trained since age 5 because you do not want to admit your kids are not so good.
Anonymous
02/26/2020 20:03
Subject: Re:Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Probably TJ could be an option?
Agree, Why not TJ.
OP here, lol that would be ideal. My AAP DC is naturally gifted and we haven’t spent money on math and ELA tutoring from 5 years of age. It’s unlike he stands a chance compared to his peers who have been trained since age 5 in math & ela and are doing Algebra 2/Geometry in Grade 7. My second Non AAP will never cope in TJ environment. So there is a strong need for a good base HS school.
Anonymous
02/26/2020 19:42
Subject: Re:Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Probably TJ could be an option?
Agree, Why not TJ.