Yes. People need to think through how 8th-graders will think about this. How many 8th graders will choose a different school from their MS friends, with a long bus ride, for a teacher training program? vs How many would do the above for a rigorous STEM or humanities magnet? |
Parents and community did not want virtual and had it shut down. MCPS is clear they are not bringing it back. It makes zero sense. Compacted math and MVC should be the minimum at all schools. MCPS insisted all students need to go in person except when it’s convenient for them. No surprise this is happening with no student or parent input given their past behavior. |
Many kids would want both and no reason not to have both. Why should it be all or nothing. These schools have 2-3k students. Have something for all. |
Northwood enrollment will be increasing significantly, so hopefully additional course offerings would follow from that. |
DP - I think you’re overstating how many families will leave Einstein (and how many inbounds kids currently choose Blair or Wheaton). There are a lot of highly educated parents here (e.g., Feds and academics with PhDs) who don’t necessarily have the money to shell out for private nor to move. And a lot of us who are willing to work to improve our school, inasmuch as it needs improving. I don’t love the proposed changes, but they’re not untenable with some modifications along the lines of what people have proposed. If MVC is the minimum, most high schools shouldn’t go much farther than that. It’s *high school*. We’d be better served by pushing the BOE hard on offering robust programs at all schools, i.e., increasing parity, than arguing for super advanced classes. |
No, MCPS never promised MVC to be one standard offering across all local HSs. They promised AP Stat and AP Calc (so even Calc AB satisfies their definition). |
There are a bunch of $1 million+ houses being sold in the Einstein area. If MCPS isn't offering a decent set of courses for smart (but not "gifted") college bound kids, some of those students will certainly leave the system. Not all of them, but it creates a vicious cycle. |
I think you are underestimating the money in this area. Most people like it as its lovely, more affordable communities with much more of a family feel. But, for us, academics come first and we will pull our youngest if this happens. What do you consider robust programs? That includes advanced offerings at all schools to me. Or, school choice so kids can get their needs met at others schools if their home school doesn't offer it. The draw to Einstein was the arts. Over the years, Einstein has had a reduction in AP and other classes. It wasn't always this way. |
Many of the rebuilds are going for 1-2 million. Minimum house now is $550-600K for a 800 square foot one level fixer upper. Many of the kids go to Blair or Wheaton who are more advanced. |
They are saying "if" and everyoen understands that MCPS isn't offering it at all schools. Their equity is a farce. |
| What is the most effective way to voice our concerns and provide feedback? It is not immediately obvious. |
That is the problem. MCPS wants to shake everything up in a brief amount of time without adequate public discourse. MCCPTA will be voting a resolution to slow this process so all voices can be heard. |
Attend the County Council's Education and Culture Committee session tomorrow from 1:30-4:30pm at 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville in the 3rd Floor Hearing Room and bring signs/t shirts from your school if you have one Here is the link to the agenda for this public meeting. The third item relates to the regional program proposal. https://montgomerycountymd.granicus.com/Gener...d=169&event_id=16606 |
Oops, bad link, here it is: https://montgomerycountymd.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=169&event_id=16606 |
PP here. Thanks for your clarification and I did mix it up with the Oct. BOE meeting. Looks like the council meeting will be broadcasting on youtube? I'll make sure to watch |