Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 18:25     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:There are a ton of parents, including me, who want a magnet school. Few people this far out wants their kid to drive to TJ. I think the demand for a magnet school from the three schools they are targeting would easily fill KAA AND help overcrowding. Also making it a magnet school solves the endless bickering. Those who want it will jump on it, half built or not. Otherwise those forced to go will complain endlessly about being made to go to a new school with no sports.


So you think it’s equitable that kids who can’t test into a magnet should have to go to high school far away when several others are closer?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 18:05     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
There are a ton of parents, including me, who want a magnet school. Few people this far out wants their kid to drive to TJ. I think the demand for a magnet school from the three schools they are targeting would easily fill KAA AND help overcrowding. Also making it a magnet school solves the endless bickering. Those who want it will jump on it, half built or not. Otherwise those forced to go will complain endlessly about being made to go to a new school with no sports.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:41     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
All the East pyramids are a lot closer to TJ, they would not want to come to KAA.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:35     Subject: Re:Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A magnet school does not solve the overcrowding problem. Period.

Be careful what you wish for.


Are you saying no one from those 3 crowded pyramids would got to KAA for a magnet?

Just limit the magnet to western fairfax county!


I don’t think that would be legal. You cannot give an option only to certain group of people. Remember the magic word: equity.

Reid wanted to give an access to KAA to three or five high school pyramids for the first two years as if that were a great idea. That’s also very questionable. (what if someone outside the five HS boundaries legally challenges?)

They are also not willing to quickly draw the boundary so they are stuck now. In my opinion Reid should have started the boundary study for KAA right after the purchase.[/quote]

This. What a creepy thing to do to the area around KAA. Many are excited about a close high school.


Genuine question…in what way are they stuck? Because they won’t draw a boundary they must now attempt a quasi-magnet school only available to 3 or 5 pyramids?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:32     Subject: Re:Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A magnet school does not solve the overcrowding problem. Period.

Be careful what you wish for.


Are you saying no one from those 3 crowded pyramids would got to KAA for a magnet?

Just limit the magnet to western fairfax county!


I don’t think that would be legal. You cannot give an option only to certain group of people. Remember the magic word: equity.

Reid wanted to give an access to KAA to three or five high school pyramids for the first two years as if that were a great idea. That’s also very questionable. (what if someone outside the five HS boundaries legally challenges?)

They are also not willing to quickly draw the boundary so they are stuck now. In my opinion Reid should have started the boundary study for KAA right after the purchase.[/quote]

This. What a creepy thing to do to the area around KAA. Many are excited about a close high school.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:29     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This has been said countless times in this thread…rooted in Oakton does not speak for all Crossfield families even if they want to stay within the pyramid.


Write the School Board.

Tell why Crossfield should be sent to KAA.


Because it saves the school system money on transportation.
It is closer and better for the students.


Non Crossfield parent…not arguing the better for the kid part but I’m not sure about transportation cost. A significant portion of Navy ES live in Herndon and eventually goes to Oakton, the buses are already going out that way anyways. I think the bus time is a more effective argument as the FCPS isn’t saving much going an extra mile each way when there are already established bus routes.


I think you would be surprised at how many buses are not picking up Crossfield and Navy kids together. Pretty sure they are done separately for the most partt--except, of course, for the kids in the Navy Island in Franklin Farm.

There are around 400 Crossfield students going to Oakton--minus those going to South Lakes. So, well over 300. That translates to more than 6 school buses--probably more. Doubtful they are doing much combining with Navy.
That means six bus drivers at minimum. The route is more than 15 minutes in a car at best. Certainly, the buses take more than 30 minutes--after last pick up. Likely 40 minutes. This is for one run. One way.

KAA is closer. Much, much closer for most. Likely, 15 minutes MAX from last pickup--Again, 6 bus drivers minimum who are available to do an additional run for another school. This frees up more buses and more bus drivers.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:25     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This has been said countless times in this thread…rooted in Oakton does not speak for all Crossfield families even if they want to stay within the pyramid.


Write the School Board.

Tell why Crossfield should be sent to KAA.


Because it saves the school system money on transportation.
It is closer and better for the students.


Non Crossfield parent…not arguing the better for the kid part but I’m not sure about transportation cost. A significant portion of Navy ES live in Herndon and eventually goes to Oakton, the buses are already going out that way anyways. I think the bus time is a more effective argument as the FCPS isn’t saving much going an extra mile each way when there are already established bus routes.


The part of Herndon going to Navy (other than the Franklin Farm part) is east of West Ox Rd and much of it is close to Waples Mill ES. I can't see the same bus picking up from both areas, not with how many kids live in each area.


Even if Crossfield leaves Oakton…that HS has the most confusing boundary.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:25     Subject: Re:Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A magnet school does not solve the overcrowding problem. Period.

Be careful what you wish for.


Are you saying no one from those 3 crowded pyramids would got to KAA for a magnet?

Just limit the magnet to western fairfax county!


I don’t think that would be legal. You cannot give an option only to certain group of people. Remember the magic word: equity.

Reid wanted to give an access to KAA to three or five high school pyramids for the first two years as if that were a great idea. That’s also very questionable. (what if someone outside the five HS boundaries legally challenges?)

They are also not willing to quickly draw the boundary so they are stuck now. In my opinion Reid should have started the boundary study for KAA right after the purchase.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:20     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Is a magnet school by definition one that kids would have to test into? And be really good at STEM in order to go? I do not support that. There are already so many opportunities for those kids. If your child is truly above and beyond and needs a challenge that even the best regular high schools can't offer, take DE classes or go to TJ.

If they want to make the Western school some sort of choice school I don't think it should yet again cater to the smartest kids. What about something based on interests?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:18     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This has been said countless times in this thread…rooted in Oakton does not speak for all Crossfield families even if they want to stay within the pyramid.


Write the School Board.

Tell why Crossfield should be sent to KAA.


Because it saves the school system money on transportation.
It is closer and better for the students.


Non Crossfield parent…not arguing the better for the kid part but I’m not sure about transportation cost. A significant portion of Navy ES live in Herndon and eventually goes to Oakton, the buses are already going out that way anyways. I think the bus time is a more effective argument as the FCPS isn’t saving much going an extra mile each way when there are already established bus routes.


The part of Herndon going to Navy (other than the Franklin Farm part) is east of West Ox Rd and much of it is close to Waples Mill ES. I can't see the same bus picking up from both areas, not with how many kids live in each area.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:09     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This has been said countless times in this thread…rooted in Oakton does not speak for all Crossfield families even if they want to stay within the pyramid.


Write the School Board.

Tell why Crossfield should be sent to KAA.


Because it saves the school system money on transportation.
It is closer and better for the students.


Non Crossfield parent…not arguing the better for the kid part but I’m not sure about transportation cost. A significant portion of Navy ES live in Herndon and eventually goes to Oakton, the buses are already going out that way anyways. I think the bus time is a more effective argument as the FCPS isn’t saving much going an extra mile each way when there are already established bus routes.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:09     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Rocky Run is one of the best middle school with a lot smart kids, I have no doubts a lot kids from there will get in.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:05     Subject: Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This has been said countless times in this thread…rooted in Oakton does not speak for all Crossfield families even if they want to stay within the pyramid.


Write the School Board.

Tell why Crossfield should be sent to KAA.


Because it saves the school system money on transportation.
It is closer and better for the students.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:04     Subject: Re:Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A magnet school does not solve the overcrowding problem. Period.

Be careful what you wish for.


Are you saying no one from those 3 crowded pyramids would got to KAA for a magnet?

Just limit the magnet to western fairfax county!


Of course, they would. But, how many? This is not viable. Are they going to leave everyone where they are and trust that people will leave? Is that realistic?
Can they restrict it to people who are in overcrowded schools? Doubtful on a legal level.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 17:03     Subject: Re:Western High School Boundary Map options (A/B/C/D)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A magnet school does not solve the overcrowding problem. Period.

Be careful what you wish for.


Are you saying no one from those 3 crowded pyramids would got to KAA for a magnet?

Just limit the magnet to western fairfax county!