They actually did it and decided to keep us at Accokeek Academy so I am just sitting here staring at the screen in pure disbelief. I really thought we were shouting into the void for a while there but it turns out the board listened to the logic of proximity …
April 6, 2016
Final supporters
Accokeek Academy Boundary Changes
Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell presented his recommended boundary changes to the Board of Education at its January 21, 2016 meeting. Among the proposed changes for Accokeek Academy is to assign areas east of Piscataway Creek, including The Preserve at Piscataway neighborhood, to Ft. Washington Forest Elementary School for grades PreK-5 and Gwynn Park Middle School for grades 6-8.
We fully understand that some adjustments to Accokeek Academy boundaries are needed due to the overcrowding situation at the school. However, we strongly urge the Board of Education to change the proposed new boundaries so that the Preserve at Piscataway neighborhood remains assigned to Accokeek Academy. We believe the following facts support our request:
- According to CEO Maxwell’s presentation, the proposed changes are projected to result in Accokeek Academy utilization rate dropping to around 80%, while Gwynn Park Middle School enrollment is projected to grow to almost 110%. Switching the Preserve neighborhood back to Accokeek Academy could help alleviate this projected imbalance.
- The Preserve is the closest neighborhood to Accokeek Academy that is being reassigned. The distance from our development entry to the school is less than half a mile. Thus, Accokeek Academy is truly our neighborhood school due to its physical proximity to us.
- In the proposed new boundaries, the Preserve would be the only part of Accokeek (as defined by the zip code) that would not be assigned to Accokeek Academy. It would be unfair if our neighborhood were the only part of Accokeek that would not send its children to Accokeek Academy – especially when the school is projected to be 20% below full capacity.
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Reached 250 supporters
February 19, 2016
February 17, 2016
I was just staring at the screen watching the count climb and realized we are right on the edge of the next milestone so please take a second to shoot the link out to a group chat or a neighbor who might have missed it. It feels like we are gaining some real momentum but honestly I am terrified of losing steam before the board actually sees how many people are paying attention to these maps.
Reached 100 supporters
February 9, 2016
61 Comments
It makes no sense to remove the Preserve at Piscataway from the boundaries for the Accokeek Academy. This community is a 2 minute drive from the school. Clearly areas at the furthest distances should be limited first
My daughter is a 3rd grader at Accokeek Academy and I am looking forward to my 3 year old starting there in 2 more years. I relocated from another part of Accokeek to the Preserve so that my children could attend Accokeek Academy. It would be unfair to have the children in the Preserve which is located in Accokeek attend a different school outside of Accokeek b
My oldest daughter is grandfathered in Accokeek Academy but my concern is when my 4 year old son is ready to enter preschool he will not be able to follow his sibling. This is a major concern and a concern for other families and an inconvenience to have to pull my daughter out of Accokeek so that both children can be together.
Our children in the Preserve should continue to attend school in their zone, which is Accokeek Academy. I understand there is overcrowding in the school. However, this should have been discussed before they decided to build the entire development. Meanwhile, the developer are still building.
Accokeek Academy was on of the main reason we decided to purchase in the preserve. In fact it was one of the leading selling points that the developer promoted. If the zone restructuring takes place I can see a lot of upset home owners that will probably move.
Don't change the boundary - keep it the way it is. Let the closest neighborhood children remain at AA.
Signed... For the best interest of the children.
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They actually did it and decided to keep us at Accokeek Academy so I am just sitting here staring at the screen in pure disbelief. I really thought we were shouting into the void for a while there but it turns out the board listened to the logic of proximity …
April 6, 2016
Final supporters
Accokeek Academy Boundary Changes
Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell presented his recommended boundary changes to the Board of Education at its January 21, 2016 meeting. Among the proposed changes for Accokeek Academy is to assign areas east of Piscataway Creek, including The Preserve at Piscataway neighborhood, to Ft. Washington Forest Elementary School for grades PreK-5 and Gwynn Park Middle School for grades 6-8.
We fully understand that some adjustments to Accokeek Academy boundaries are needed due to the overcrowding situation at the school. However, we strongly urge the Board of Education to change the proposed new boundaries so that the Preserve at Piscataway neighborhood remains assigned to Accokeek Academy. We believe the following facts support our request:
- According to CEO Maxwell’s presentation, the proposed changes are projected to result in Accokeek Academy utilization rate dropping to around 80%, while Gwynn Park Middle School enrollment is projected to grow to almost 110%. Switching the Preserve neighborhood back to Accokeek Academy could help alleviate this projected imbalance.
- The Preserve is the closest neighborhood to Accokeek Academy that is being reassigned. The distance from our development entry to the school is less than half a mile. Thus, Accokeek Academy is truly our neighborhood school due to its physical proximity to us.
- In the proposed new boundaries, the Preserve would be the only part of Accokeek (as defined by the zip code) that would not be assigned to Accokeek Academy. It would be unfair if our neighborhood were the only part of Accokeek that would not send its children to Accokeek Academy – especially when the school is projected to be 20% below full capacity.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 19, 2016
February 17, 2016
I was just staring at the screen watching the count climb and realized we are right on the edge of the next milestone so please take a second to shoot the link out to a group chat or a neighbor who might have missed it. It feels like we are gaining some real momentum but honestly I am terrified of losing steam before the board actually sees how many people are paying attention to these maps.
Reached 100 supporters
February 9, 2016
61 Comments
Preserve residents are parents active in the school, serving as officers and longtime members of the PTSA. The Preserve is also home to some Accokeek teachers. It is absolutely ridiculous to bus children who actually reside in Accokeek to any other school.
It makes no sense to remove the Preserve at Piscataway from the boundaries for the Accokeek Academy. This community is a 2 minute drive from the school. Clearly areas at the furthest distances should be limited first
My daughter is a 3rd grader at Accokeek Academy and I am looking forward to my 3 year old starting there in 2 more years. I relocated from another part of Accokeek to the Preserve so that my children could attend Accokeek Academy. It would be unfair to have the children in the Preserve which is located in Accokeek attend a different school outside of Accokeek b
My oldest daughter is grandfathered in Accokeek Academy but my concern is when my 4 year old son is ready to enter preschool he will not be able to follow his sibling. This is a major concern and a concern for other families and an inconvenience to have to pull my daughter out of Accokeek so that both children can be together.
Our children in the Preserve should continue to attend school in their zone, which is Accokeek Academy. I understand there is overcrowding in the school. However, this should have been discussed before they decided to build the entire development. Meanwhile, the developer are still building.
Accokeek Academy was on of the main reason we decided to purchase in the preserve. In fact it was one of the leading selling points that the developer promoted. If the zone restructuring takes place I can see a lot of upset home owners that will probably move.
Don't change the boundary - keep it the way it is. Let the closest neighborhood children remain at AA.
Signed... For the best interest of the children.
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Preserve residents are parents active in the school, serving as officers and longtime members of the PTSA. The Preserve is also home to some Accokeek teachers. It is absolutely ridiculous to bus children who actually reside in Accokeek to any other school.