Anonymous
02/15/2023 06:26
Subject: APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:C’mon liberals! Follow ‘progressive’ Arizona and do away with boundaries all together.
https://azednews.com/senate-ed-hears-bills-to-eliminate-school-district-boundaries-provide-families-transporation-money-at-2-pm-today/
Seriously, this country is so soft it will be the end of it. Friggin crazy the county won’t investigate residency fraud - let’s face it from a lot of undocumented. Truly bleeding hearts are trashing a once great public school system.
They are investigating it, just hired a new position for it
Anonymous
02/15/2023 06:23
Subject: Re:APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am a school counselor in a (NOT coveted) school in FCPS. You would be astounded at the number of families we have living either out of our boundaries (moved and the kids don't want to change schools), out of the county (same reason) or even in DC. There is nothing we can do about it (one residency specialist for the entire county) unless a parent comes in and provides the new address. And even then, it's not easy depending on what year they move. It is super frustrating for the school staff and I don't even pay taxes in FCPS. One reason is that they are often late, driving in from DC or PWC and that causes a strain on staff for a variety of reasons. I LOVE that APS is doing this and I wish FCPS would follow suit. In my opinion, the hassle is worth it when resources are tight enough as it is.
I worked at one of the "bottom 3" APS elementary schools and we had the same problem, especially with tardiness due to driving long distances. I don't think this will have a huge impact though, people who are using a relative's address will continue to do so with this system. It might deter a couple people but others are committed to it
What are the bottom 3 APS elementary schools?
The ones DCUM parents would never send their kids to think Barcroft/Randolph/Carlin Springs
That’s what I thought.
-happy parent at one of those schools
I was very happy working there
Anonymous
02/14/2023 22:11
Subject: APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
C’mon liberals! Follow ‘progressive’ Arizona and do away with boundaries all together.
https://azednews.com/senate-ed-hears-bills-to-eliminate-school-district-boundaries-provide-families-transporation-money-at-2-pm-today/
Seriously, this country is so soft it will be the end of it. Friggin crazy the county won’t investigate residency fraud - let’s face it from a lot of undocumented. Truly bleeding hearts are trashing a once great public school system.
https://azednews.com/senate-ed-hears-bills-to-eliminate-school-district-boundaries-provide-families-transporation-money-at-2-pm-today/
Seriously, this country is so soft it will be the end of it. Friggin crazy the county won’t investigate residency fraud - let’s face it from a lot of undocumented. Truly bleeding hearts are trashing a once great public school system.
Anonymous
02/14/2023 22:09
Subject: Re:APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am a school counselor in a (NOT coveted) school in FCPS. You would be astounded at the number of families we have living either out of our boundaries (moved and the kids don't want to change schools), out of the county (same reason) or even in DC. There is nothing we can do about it (one residency specialist for the entire county) unless a parent comes in and provides the new address. And even then, it's not easy depending on what year they move. It is super frustrating for the school staff and I don't even pay taxes in FCPS. One reason is that they are often late, driving in from DC or PWC and that causes a strain on staff for a variety of reasons. I LOVE that APS is doing this and I wish FCPS would follow suit. In my opinion, the hassle is worth it when resources are tight enough as it is.
I worked at one of the "bottom 3" APS elementary schools and we had the same problem, especially with tardiness due to driving long distances. I don't think this will have a huge impact though, people who are using a relative's address will continue to do so with this system. It might deter a couple people but others are committed to it
What are the bottom 3 APS elementary schools?
The ones DCUM parents would never send their kids to think Barcroft/Randolph/Carlin Springs
That’s what I thought.
-happy parent at one of those schools
Anonymous
02/14/2023 22:06
Subject: Re:APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am a school counselor in a (NOT coveted) school in FCPS. You would be astounded at the number of families we have living either out of our boundaries (moved and the kids don't want to change schools), out of the county (same reason) or even in DC. There is nothing we can do about it (one residency specialist for the entire county) unless a parent comes in and provides the new address. And even then, it's not easy depending on what year they move. It is super frustrating for the school staff and I don't even pay taxes in FCPS. One reason is that they are often late, driving in from DC or PWC and that causes a strain on staff for a variety of reasons. I LOVE that APS is doing this and I wish FCPS would follow suit. In my opinion, the hassle is worth it when resources are tight enough as it is.
I worked at one of the "bottom 3" APS elementary schools and we had the same problem, especially with tardiness due to driving long distances. I don't think this will have a huge impact though, people who are using a relative's address will continue to do so with this system. It might deter a couple people but others are committed to it
What are the bottom 3 APS elementary schools?
The ones DCUM parents would never send their kids to think Barcroft/Randolph/Carlin Springs
Anonymous
02/14/2023 21:49
Subject: Re:APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I am a school counselor in a (NOT coveted) school in FCPS. You would be astounded at the number of families we have living either out of our boundaries (moved and the kids don't want to change schools), out of the county (same reason) or even in DC. There is nothing we can do about it (one residency specialist for the entire county) unless a parent comes in and provides the new address. And even then, it's not easy depending on what year they move. It is super frustrating for the school staff and I don't even pay taxes in FCPS. One reason is that they are often late, driving in from DC or PWC and that causes a strain on staff for a variety of reasons. I LOVE that APS is doing this and I wish FCPS would follow suit. In my opinion, the hassle is worth it when resources are tight enough as it is.
I worked at one of the "bottom 3" APS elementary schools and we had the same problem, especially with tardiness due to driving long distances. I don't think this will have a huge impact though, people who are using a relative's address will continue to do so with this system. It might deter a couple people but others are committed to it
What are the bottom 3 APS elementary schools?
Anonymous
02/14/2023 20:14
Subject: Re:APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:I am a school counselor in a (NOT coveted) school in FCPS. You would be astounded at the number of families we have living either out of our boundaries (moved and the kids don't want to change schools), out of the county (same reason) or even in DC. There is nothing we can do about it (one residency specialist for the entire county) unless a parent comes in and provides the new address. And even then, it's not easy depending on what year they move. It is super frustrating for the school staff and I don't even pay taxes in FCPS. One reason is that they are often late, driving in from DC or PWC and that causes a strain on staff for a variety of reasons. I LOVE that APS is doing this and I wish FCPS would follow suit. In my opinion, the hassle is worth it when resources are tight enough as it is.
I worked at one of the "bottom 3" APS elementary schools and we had the same problem, especially with tardiness due to driving long distances. I don't think this will have a huge impact though, people who are using a relative's address will continue to do so with this system. It might deter a couple people but others are committed to it
Anonymous
02/14/2023 18:13
Subject: APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:I got my deed already from the county (so fast--thank you county!) but when I went to submit it's literally just an "upload here" box. Has anyone completed the process yet? Does that page go to another where you enter more info?
I submitted the email deed for my two kids (elementary and middle), and got a response back from only one of the schools telling me I now needed to submit more documentation to prove we still live there (drivers license, recent utility bill, etc.).
Anonymous
02/14/2023 13:35
Subject: APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:I got my deed already from the county (so fast--thank you county!) but when I went to submit it's literally just an "upload here" box. Has anyone completed the process yet? Does that page go to another where you enter more info?
I had trouble with this, too. You should see a page prior to the "upload here" page that asks for name, etc. I had to clear the cache in my browser to see the initial page. Also, the information they want is actually *different* from what the fields are labeled (totally not user-friendly, but that's an aside...). Read the instructions under online submission on this page: https://www.apsva.us/registering-your-child/hacp/
They note everything they want you to put in the fields in the instructions and provide additional info.
Anonymous
02/14/2023 11:55
Subject: APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
I got my deed already from the county (so fast--thank you county!) but when I went to submit it's literally just an "upload here" box. Has anyone completed the process yet? Does that page go to another where you enter more info?
Anonymous
02/14/2023 11:27
Subject: Re:APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:I am a school counselor in a (NOT coveted) school in FCPS. You would be astounded at the number of families we have living either out of our boundaries (moved and the kids don't want to change schools), out of the county (same reason) or even in DC. There is nothing we can do about it (one residency specialist for the entire county) unless a parent comes in and provides the new address. And even then, it's not easy depending on what year they move. It is super frustrating for the school staff and I don't even pay taxes in FCPS. One reason is that they are often late, driving in from DC or PWC and that causes a strain on staff for a variety of reasons. I LOVE that APS is doing this and I wish FCPS would follow suit. In my opinion, the hassle is worth it when resources are tight enough as it is.
Wow. Why is FFX not doing anything about this? What a strain on a(ny) large and overcrowded school system.
Yes, I'm also glad APS is doing this. Every other school board meeting we are hearing how there is not enough money and enough resources. This is needed and overdue. I think it's smart it's being implemented at the school transition points.
Anonymous
02/14/2023 08:48
Subject: Re:APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
For those who don't care, then why even care about boundaries inside APS either. I just "feel" like sending my kid to X school instead of our zoned school. We're just going to show up there and say "ok, here he is".
This is not a huge deal. You had to prove residency when you enrolled your child in K, did you freak out about it then? They're choosing 5th and 8th because you are about to enroll your child in a new school, except for the very small number of kids continuing at HB.
This is not a huge deal. You had to prove residency when you enrolled your child in K, did you freak out about it then? They're choosing 5th and 8th because you are about to enroll your child in a new school, except for the very small number of kids continuing at HB.
Anonymous
02/14/2023 08:27
Subject: APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Some people just like to complain about everything.
If it wasn’t this, they’d be complaining about APS not doing anything about residency fraud.
If it wasn’t this, they’d be complaining about APS not doing anything about residency fraud.
Anonymous
02/14/2023 08:11
Subject: Re:APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
I am a school counselor in a (NOT coveted) school in FCPS. You would be astounded at the number of families we have living either out of our boundaries (moved and the kids don't want to change schools), out of the county (same reason) or even in DC. There is nothing we can do about it (one residency specialist for the entire county) unless a parent comes in and provides the new address. And even then, it's not easy depending on what year they move. It is super frustrating for the school staff and I don't even pay taxes in FCPS. One reason is that they are often late, driving in from DC or PWC and that causes a strain on staff for a variety of reasons. I LOVE that APS is doing this and I wish FCPS would follow suit. In my opinion, the hassle is worth it when resources are tight enough as it is.
Anonymous
02/13/2023 20:25
Subject: APS: Address Confirmation Project 5th & 8th grade students
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:APS better follow up on situations where they see multiple kids with different last names coming from same address. Some may be legitimate — blended families etc. But they better not just ask for this and then no one ever looks at it.
People will scream in the name of equity if we force kids out.
Then SB better have guts to change the residency requirements. I don’t pay property taxes to educate kids who live in Fairfax. Falls Church City doesn’t put up with this nonsense. They hunt you down and kick you out.