Tell me why you think BCC is a great school

[Anonymous]

I know some reasons it may not be based on a lot of posts here but look for the pluses. Moving into the area for 9th grade. Boy. Non-sporty. Likes academics like math and science - good student so far.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know some reasons it may not be based on a lot of posts here but look for the pluses. Moving into the area for 9th grade. Boy. Non-sporty. Likes academics like math and science - good student so far.

Some Pluses: The school is one of the oldest in the area, almost 100 years old. Students and the community are proud of the school’s legacy. The historic section of the school is beautiful, and the front lawn and shade trees add to the ambience. It’s located in a walkable neighborhood. Open campus is a plus (since most area high schools have closed campus). The school is one of the few that offers both comprehensive AP and IB courses of study. It’s a block away from the Bethesda Metro rail station, and close to the soon to open Purple Line light rail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know some reasons it may not be based on a lot of posts here but look for the pluses. Moving into the area for 9th grade. Boy. Non-sporty. Likes academics like math and science - good student so far.

Some Pluses: The school is one of the oldest in the area, almost 100 years old. Students and the community are proud of the school’s legacy. The historic section of the school is beautiful, and the front lawn and shade trees add to the ambience. It’s located in a walkable neighborhood. Open campus is a plus (since most area high schools have closed campus). The school is one of the few that offers both comprehensive AP and IB courses of study. It’s a block away from the Bethesda Metro rail station, and close to the soon to open Purple Line light rail.

You'd be hard-pressed to find better. It has many academic solid opportunities. It is similar to a W in some respects but diverse and lacks all the racially motivated hate incidents. Lately, people have said there are severe drug problems at BCC, but I find it hard to believe that it's any different than any other HS.

[Anonymous]

It's a W without having the baggage of a W in its name!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's a W without having the baggage of a W in its name!

It's a little more diverse but similarly low FARMS at least until they redo the boundaries when Woodward opens.

[Anonymous]

It checks all the boxes imo. My son is a solid b+/a student, ecs and tons of friends. The school spirit is great. He doesn't feel "unsafe" or like the drugs are a thing.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. Are there options to participate in sports for a non-sporty kid or are all the sports options competitive only?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. Are there options to participate in sports for a non-sporty kid or are all the sports options competitive only?

Cross country is a no cut sport IIRC. Also they have club teams for sailing, ultimate frisbee, crew etc so your kid might find a new sport they are interested in?

[Anonymous]

How much of a culture of entitlement and privilege is there? We are deciding if we buy within boundaries and I don't think I want to stomach entitled parents/community and everything that comes with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much of a culture of entitlement and privilege is there? We are deciding if we buy within boundaries and I don't think I want to stomach entitled parents/community and everything that comes with it.

Your post reeks of entitlement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much of a culture of entitlement and privilege is there? We are deciding if we buy within boundaries and I don't think I want to stomach entitled parents/community and everything that comes with it.

You may want to visit the school or eat at nearby restaurants to get a feel for the area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much of a culture of entitlement and privilege is there? We are deciding if we buy within boundaries and I don't think I want to stomach entitled parents/community and everything that comes with it.

It's not really like that. It is a lot more diverse than nearby Whitman and many families live in condos in Bethesda.

[Anonymous]

I went to Whitman, but my impression of BCC is that the parents and students there are a lot more laidback. It’s definitely not the most socio-economically and racially diverse school in MCPS as a whole, but it’s the most diverse high school in the Bethesda/Chevy Chase/Potomac area of the county, and depending on where in the country you’re coming from, it could seem like a very diverse high school.

Overall, the parents there seem less pressed about boundary studies, their kids going to top colleges, and what backgrounds their kids friends come from compared to Whitman parents.

[Anonymous]

Also forgot to mention that the campus is beautiful and in the best setting. The students get to go out for lunch and eat in the downtown. I wish I went to BCC instead of Whitman for that reason alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also forgot to mention that the campus is beautiful and in the best setting. The students get to go out for lunch and eat in the downtown. I wish I went to BCC instead of Whitman for that reason alone.

Both points already mentioned by other posters, but it’s good that many if not most see these as benefits. Only a handful of schools still have open campus. It provides for a nice break in the middle of the day that helps rest and reset the mind.