are magnet / CES open houses in person?

[Anonymous]

I hope these are in person as they have been traditionally, not on zoom - anyone know?

[Anonymous]

Takoma park is not. I think it was originally but the results were delayed so they rescheduled it. I think that’s the wrong choice. The kids need to visit the school to decide.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Takoma park is not. I think it was originally but the results were delayed so they rescheduled it. I think that’s the wrong choice. The kids need to visit the school to decide.

Yeah that's crazy. people should push back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Takoma park is not. I think it was originally but the results were delayed so they rescheduled it. I think that’s the wrong choice. The kids need to visit the school to decide.

Yeah that's crazy. people should push back.

Understand that teachers were given one date months ago and may have other commitments that preclude rescheduling for some time. In addition, school buildings are used by outside groups in the evenings and schools can’t bounce a booked group. Open House isn’t like shadowing. Prospective students don’t get a sense of the vibe of the building. They can look at pictures and video yo see what the building is like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Takoma park is not. I think it was originally but the results were delayed so they rescheduled it. I think that’s the wrong choice. The kids need to visit the school to decide.

Yeah that's crazy. people should push back.

Understand that teachers were given one date months ago and may have other commitments that preclude rescheduling for some time. In addition, school buildings are used by outside groups in the evenings and schools can’t bounce a booked group. Open House isn’t like shadowing. Prospective students don’t get a sense of the vibe of the building. They can look at pictures and video yo see what the building is like.

Yes they do. My current magnet student got to tour the building and spend time with other accepted magnet students before the pandemic. It was very helpful in understanding the program and generating enthusiasm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Takoma park is not. I think it was originally but the results were delayed so they rescheduled it. I think that’s the wrong choice. The kids need to visit the school to decide.

Yeah that's crazy. people should push back.

Understand that teachers were given one date months ago and may have other commitments that preclude rescheduling for some time. In addition, school buildings are used by outside groups in the evenings and schools can’t bounce a booked group. Open House isn’t like shadowing. Prospective students don’t get a sense of the vibe of the building. They can look at pictures and video yo see what the building is like.

When my Dc toured ces it was absolutely during the day and was extremely helpful. I am sorry Mcps botched this but they need to fix it. That may require rearranging some things but it’s worth it in this case and very much in the children’s best interest.

[Anonymous]

Completely agree that in-person open houses can make a big difference. DC who did not want to go to our regional CES did a tour and changed their mind. Sibling who got in to multiple magnets later toured and picked a magnet they didn't think they wanted to attend.

If they can't do an open house due to staff or building availability they should allow for small group tours during the school day.

[Anonymous]

I know there's a past TPMS open house on youtube.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Completely agree that in-person open houses can make a big difference. DC who did not want to go to our regional CES did a tour and changed their mind. Sibling who got in to multiple magnets later toured and picked a magnet they didn't think they wanted to attend.

If they can't do an open house due to staff or building availability they should allow for small group tours during the school day.

+1 We're in this same situation. DC has a nice friend group she doesn't want to leave, so an in-person open house or tour during the day would be helpful.

[Anonymous]

Eastern is in person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Takoma park is not. I think it was originally but the results were delayed so they rescheduled it. I think that’s the wrong choice. The kids need to visit the school to decide.

Yeah that's crazy. people should push back.

Understand that teachers were given one date months ago and may have other commitments that preclude rescheduling for some time. In addition, school buildings are used by outside groups in the evenings and schools can’t bounce a booked group. Open House isn’t like shadowing. Prospective students don’t get a sense of the vibe of the building. They can look at pictures and video yo see what the building is like.

I don't know what you're talking about. Touring the open houses was incredible useful for understanding and getting a feel for the schools when my son did them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Takoma park is not. I think it was originally but the results were delayed so they rescheduled it. I think that’s the wrong choice. The kids need to visit the school to decide.

Yeah that's crazy. people should push back.

Understand that teachers were given one date months ago and may have other commitments that preclude rescheduling for some time. In addition, school buildings are used by outside groups in the evenings and schools can’t bounce a booked group. Open House isn’t like shadowing. Prospective students don’t get a sense of the vibe of the building. They can look at pictures and video yo see what the building is like.

When my Dc toured ces it was absolutely during the day and was extremely helpful. I am sorry Mcps botched this but they need to fix it. That may require rearranging some things but it’s worth it in this case and very much in the children’s best interest.

The MS programs don’t do open house during the day.

[Anonymous]

We went to an in-person tour of Loiederman last week. Email the magnet coordinator and ask for one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We went to an in-person tour of Loiederman last week. Email the magnet coordinator and ask for one.

+1 great idea, thank you!

[Anonymous]

Did anyone teach put to the school to find out why it’s not in person? What did they say?