I like the evolution of the euphemisms. I was a student in FCPS from 1976-1989 and we had "trailers" beginning in 1979. My trailer was a true construction-type trailer, while my younger sister had a double-wide that was painted red and looked like a Little Red Schoolhouse.

Don't recall trailers in junior high, but had many "trailers" in HS and again, the dark, damp and depressing type lined row after row in the parking lot. Supposed to be temporary, but were there my entire four years.

Now the trailers have changed to "modulars" (really a self-contained, temporary building with a/c, water fountains, bathrooms) or "learning cottages" and a new one I learned just yesterday, "cabins."

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Anonymous wrote:The trailers are next to a paved walking path that would be easy for someone to get in and out without notice. So, the kids in the trailers do not benefit from any actual security that the kids in the building do. And even though the kids are sent in pairs into the building, it would be so easy for someone to grab them and go.

It's scary to think about. Not that our neighborhood is particularly scary or crime ridden, but neither was sandy hook.

Are you saying that the doors to the school building is locked during the day, but the trailers aren't locked? Anyone could walk in?

I'm sure they lock the trailer doors, but someone going into the building would have to bypass the system. Also get past the office. Also probably have to get past several staff.

I don't spend all day worrying about these things, but trailers are not as secure as the main building: period. Especially when they are so close to walkways and roads that cannot be secured in any way/give someone a very easy escape.

The A/C worked better in the trailers than it did in the school when my kids were in FCPS. I liked them.

Trailers are an issue when school starts on Tuesday and they aren't even permitted, yet. Thanks, APS.

You think locking doors will prevent another Sandy Hook? You think stranger abductions from schools are likely?

I think you will always find something to worry about.

Anonymous wrote:The trailers are next to a paved walking path that would be easy for someone to get in and out without notice. So, the kids in the trailers do not benefit from any actual security that the kids in the building do. And even though the kids are sent in pairs into the building, it would be so easy for someone to grab them and go.

It's scary to think about. Not that our neighborhood is particularly scary or crime ridden, but neither was sandy hook.

Are you saying that the doors to the school building is locked during the day, but the trailers aren't locked? Anyone could walk in?

The trailers are next to a paved walking path that would be easy for someone to get in and out without notice. So, the kids in the trailers do not benefit from any actual security that the kids in the building do. And even though the kids are sent in pairs into the building, it would be so easy for someone to grab them and go.

It's scary to think about. Not that our neighborhood is particularly scary or crime ridden, but neither was sandy hook.

Anonymous wrote:The kids notice, trust me.

Our school has the low end ones and uncovered walkways. Not to mention the trailers cannot be secured and are right next to a walking path.

It's a safety issue.

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