my kid is chronically absent-all for sicknesses. not much I can do about it. |
so we're as bad as everyone else, and here I thought Harris said we were so much better |
MCPS and FCPS are among the very best school systems in the nation. |
+1 They are really, truly ill when they are out. |
according to what ranking? |
All of them. |
lol Heck, even our best HS is no longer in the top 100, TJ is though at #5 https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/maryland/districts/montgomery-county-public-schools/poolesville-high-school-9143 |
The one I saw recently showed that VA was 4th in the US and MD 6th with FCPS and MCPS at the top of their respective states. |
Those rankings use composite averages for standardized tests that don't factor in demographics like SES or diversity. When you compare similar demographics, it turns out these schools really shine. Some like to pretend that things are getting worse when the reality is MCPS is just a lot more diverse these days than 20-30 years ago. |
I received a letter for my second grader at Wayside last quarter due to 17 absences the first two quarters because of illnesses. The letter warned about disenrollment if my son keeps on being absent even though they were excused absences. My son has asthma and any cold or allergies would trigger chronic coughing. He is advanced in his class and does well in all standardized tests. I am not worried about him falling behind. MCPS is painted into a corner because of state rules but the implementation of the 10 day rule should be challenged. |
The Daily did a good piece on this Yesterday. It talked about how the mental health issues associated with the pandemic have impacted attendance and also some innovative approaches to help families. |
140/18000 - the horror! |
Chronic coughing from an allergy is not a reason to stay home. |
Unless it's really COVID or RSV. |
how about my kids alma mater 8810/18000 https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/maryland/districts/montgomery-county-public-schools/gaithersburg-high-school-9139 |