Anonymous
03/14/2020 16:25
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:When looking at schools, the following are essentially academically equivalent:
Langley, McLean, Madison, Marshall, Woodson, Oakton...
Maybe 1/2 tier down:
Chantilly, Westfields, and a few others.
Not so good:
Herndon, Falls Church, Lee, Justice, (and a few others)
Select the school based on 1) commute that you can afford, and 2) extracurriculars. Every school has areas where they excel in. Theater? Band? Sports (Boys/Girls)? Academic Clubs? Political clubs?
Even with that and individual can find ones niche.
We we looked, 20 years ago, I could not afford a SFH in Mclean/Langley. Marshall was not good back then (it is much better now). Chantilly and Westfields were too long of a commute. We ended up in Vienna, where we could afford a decent house, good schools, and a reasonable commute (20-30 min to Ballston, 15 min to Reston).
Our experience with the Vienna schools have been fantastic. DD is now a senior. She has been challenged, and has done well. She will be going to a perfect (for her) college next year (W & M). Through the band program, she has developed a lot of humility and confidence. Plus, she has a lot of pride in what the band accomplished. (and now I get the comment it is not all about band). DD has some SN's, and the school has worked with her. She loves most of her teachers.
Her only regret is this is a sucky year to be a senior....with so much being canceled.
Avoid Madison parents in Vienna who pretend to know more than they do.
Holy cow, I don't know why so many people are pi$$ed today! Take a breather and enjoy Pi Day!
I don't see anything glaring with what was said above, maybe someone took offense with the school ranking portion, but I think it's mostly an accurate overall view.
Anonymous
03/14/2020 13:20
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:When looking at schools, the following are essentially academically equivalent:
Langley, McLean, Madison, Marshall, Woodson, Oakton...
Maybe 1/2 tier down:
Chantilly, Westfields, and a few others.
Not so good:
Herndon, Falls Church, Lee, Justice, (and a few others)
Select the school based on 1) commute that you can afford, and 2) extracurriculars. Every school has areas where they excel in. Theater? Band? Sports (Boys/Girls)? Academic Clubs? Political clubs?
Even with that and individual can find ones niche.
We we looked, 20 years ago, I could not afford a SFH in Mclean/Langley. Marshall was not good back then (it is much better now). Chantilly and Westfields were too long of a commute. We ended up in Vienna, where we could afford a decent house, good schools, and a reasonable commute (20-30 min to Ballston, 15 min to Reston).
Our experience with the Vienna schools have been fantastic. DD is now a senior. She has been challenged, and has done well. She will be going to a perfect (for her) college next year (W & M). Through the band program, she has developed a lot of humility and confidence. Plus, she has a lot of pride in what the band accomplished. (and now I get the comment it is not all about band). DD has some SN's, and the school has worked with her. She loves most of her teachers.
Her only regret is this is a sucky year to be a senior....with so much being canceled.
Avoid Madison parents in Vienna who pretend to know more than they do.
What statement was incorrect?
Anonymous
03/14/2020 12:28
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:When looking at schools, the following are essentially academically equivalent:
Langley, McLean, Madison, Marshall, Woodson, Oakton...
Maybe 1/2 tier down:
Chantilly, Westfields, and a few others.
Not so good:
Herndon, Falls Church, Lee, Justice, (and a few others)
Select the school based on 1) commute that you can afford, and 2) extracurriculars. Every school has areas where they excel in. Theater? Band? Sports (Boys/Girls)? Academic Clubs? Political clubs?
Even with that and individual can find ones niche.
We we looked, 20 years ago, I could not afford a SFH in Mclean/Langley. Marshall was not good back then (it is much better now). Chantilly and Westfields were too long of a commute. We ended up in Vienna, where we could afford a decent house, good schools, and a reasonable commute (20-30 min to Ballston, 15 min to Reston).
Our experience with the Vienna schools have been fantastic. DD is now a senior. She has been challenged, and has done well. She will be going to a perfect (for her) college next year (W & M). Through the band program, she has developed a lot of humility and confidence. Plus, she has a lot of pride in what the band accomplished. (and now I get the comment it is not all about band). DD has some SN's, and the school has worked with her. She loves most of her teachers.
Her only regret is this is a sucky year to be a senior....with so much being canceled.
Avoid Madison parents in Vienna who pretend to know more than they do.
Anonymous
03/14/2020 07:18
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
When looking at schools, the following are essentially academically equivalent:
Langley, McLean, Madison, Marshall, Woodson, Oakton...
Maybe 1/2 tier down:
Chantilly, Westfields, and a few others.
Not so good:
Herndon, Falls Church, Lee, Justice, (and a few others)
Select the school based on 1) commute that you can afford, and 2) extracurriculars. Every school has areas where they excel in. Theater? Band? Sports (Boys/Girls)? Academic Clubs? Political clubs?
Even with that and individual can find ones niche.
We we looked, 20 years ago, I could not afford a SFH in Mclean/Langley. Marshall was not good back then (it is much better now). Chantilly and Westfields were too long of a commute. We ended up in Vienna, where we could afford a decent house, good schools, and a reasonable commute (20-30 min to Ballston, 15 min to Reston).
Our experience with the Vienna schools have been fantastic. DD is now a senior. She has been challenged, and has done well. She will be going to a perfect (for her) college next year (W & M). Through the band program, she has developed a lot of humility and confidence. Plus, she has a lot of pride in what the band accomplished. (and now I get the comment it is not all about band). DD has some SN's, and the school has worked with her. She loves most of her teachers.
Her only regret is this is a sucky year to be a senior....with so much being canceled.
Langley, McLean, Madison, Marshall, Woodson, Oakton...
Maybe 1/2 tier down:
Chantilly, Westfields, and a few others.
Not so good:
Herndon, Falls Church, Lee, Justice, (and a few others)
Select the school based on 1) commute that you can afford, and 2) extracurriculars. Every school has areas where they excel in. Theater? Band? Sports (Boys/Girls)? Academic Clubs? Political clubs?
Even with that and individual can find ones niche.
We we looked, 20 years ago, I could not afford a SFH in Mclean/Langley. Marshall was not good back then (it is much better now). Chantilly and Westfields were too long of a commute. We ended up in Vienna, where we could afford a decent house, good schools, and a reasonable commute (20-30 min to Ballston, 15 min to Reston).
Our experience with the Vienna schools have been fantastic. DD is now a senior. She has been challenged, and has done well. She will be going to a perfect (for her) college next year (W & M). Through the band program, she has developed a lot of humility and confidence. Plus, she has a lot of pride in what the band accomplished. (and now I get the comment it is not all about band). DD has some SN's, and the school has worked with her. She loves most of her teachers.
Her only regret is this is a sucky year to be a senior....with so much being canceled.
Anonymous
03/13/2020 22:41
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
SES - Socioeconomic status.
Anonymous
03/13/2020 22:17
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's a big school, true, but our kids have been able to find "their" people. Lots of electives of all kinds, very involved parents, there is a sense of community. The principal is great.
Sorry, this is PP in response to the question about our Chantilly experience.
Agree with this PP. Chantilly is a great community school. It has a relatively small boundary footprint which means most of the kids live in fairly close proximity. Nice mix of SES. Lots of activities.
Thanks, what does SES stands for?
Anonymous
03/13/2020 16:47
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's a big school, true, but our kids have been able to find "their" people. Lots of electives of all kinds, very involved parents, there is a sense of community. The principal is great.
Sorry, this is PP in response to the question about our Chantilly experience.
Agree with this PP. Chantilly is a great community school. It has a relatively small boundary footprint which means most of the kids live in fairly close proximity. Nice mix of SES. Lots of activities.
Anonymous
03/12/2020 18:23
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
Anonymous wrote:It's a big school, true, but our kids have been able to find "their" people. Lots of electives of all kinds, very involved parents, there is a sense of community. The principal is great.
Sorry, this is PP in response to the question about our Chantilly experience.
Anonymous
03/12/2020 18:22
Subject: Which other high school to consider?
It's a big school, true, but our kids have been able to find "their" people. Lots of electives of all kinds, very involved parents, there is a sense of community. The principal is great.