Middle School Magnet Test

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ridiculous

These magnets are about you, not your kids.

Admit it.

My kid's testing - only b/c her teachers encouraged her to do so. We haven't even looked at the testing packet with the sample questions.

Let your kids be kids.

bunch of neurotic parents turning their kids into lunatics

OMG! Your poor child. You have a Tiger Teacher who is pushing your child. Shame on you for not looking out for your child's interest. Please let your child be a child. I would ask you to report this teacher to the school.

Don't let a neurotic teacher turn your kid into a lunatic. What will be next?

And you've just helped to support my point.

thanks

fwiw, I'm a teacher in the system.

[Anonymous]

Yea it looked like 1,000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ridiculous

These magnets are about you, not your kids.

Admit it.

My kid's testing - only b/c her teachers encouraged her to do so. We haven't even looked at the testing packet with the sample questions.

Let your kids be kids.

bunch of neurotic parents turning their kids into lunatics

At least our kids don't have a hypocritical parent! Don't worry your D has zero chance of getting in.

That's nice. Thanks
I'm sure you're a compassionate parent.

not a hypocrite
a realist - unlike many of you

My daughter said the reading was easy and the Raven - toward the end - was challenging. She just barely completed the essay, but her idea was very creative.

not worried at all

don't care if she doesn't make
didn't put pressure on her in the least bit

She'll grow from this experience whether or not she gets in.

It's for her - not for me.

And whatever happens - even if she gets a spot and turns it down - she'll survive and move on.

But I'm sure many of you will be jumping off a bridge if your cherub doesn't make the cuts in February.

[Anonymous]

Wait

YOU - the parent - were mentally and physically exhausted? YOU napped?

ridiculous! Let's rename this the neurotic parenting thread.

Anonymous wrote:OK. So the test is over. I have no idea of how my kid did. I hope it went well. I was mentally and physically exhausted and all I did was nap on this rainy and gray day.

Looking at the faces of all these children and parents I was struck anew that if the standards of education was high for each school then I would not have had to be part of this madness.

There is something so messed up in the whole system, if the curriculum and teaching does not challenge each and every kid in entire MCPS to their abilities and needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wait

YOU - the parent - were mentally and physically exhausted? YOU napped?

ridiculous! Let's rename this the neurotic parenting thread.

Anonymous wrote:

Wow! You are a very rude person. Why are you so angry?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS took test today. Just finished Raven and Math. Had a little review time for reading. Was shocked at the number of kids. Seemed like 1,000 but announcement said 645. Now he just has to wait.

1000 kids - heard that from the coordinator

1000 kids and I think 645 have applied to SMACS (alone or both programs). I would add another 100 to the total number for those who were ill and will take the test at some other time. So around 1100 total?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ridiculous

These magnets are about you, not your kids.

Admit it.

My kid's testing - only b/c her teachers encouraged her to do so. We haven't even looked at the testing packet with the sample questions.

Let your kids be kids.

bunch of neurotic parents turning their kids into lunatics

At least our kids don't have a hypocritical parent! Don't worry your D has zero chance of getting in.

That's nice. Thanks
I'm sure you're a compassionate parent.

not a hypocrite
a realist - unlike many of you

My daughter said the reading was easy and the Raven - toward the end - was challenging. She just barely completed the essay, but her idea was very creative.

not worried at all

don't care if she doesn't make
didn't put pressure on her in the least bit

She'll grow from this experience whether or not she gets in.

It's for her - not for me.

And whatever happens - even if she gets a spot and turns it down - she'll survive and move on.

But I'm sure many of you will be jumping off a bridge if your cherub doesn't make the cuts in February.

Really? I have never heard of anyone jumping off the bridge because their kid did not make the cut. So, your kid will survive if she does not get in but others will jump off the bridge? You said you were a teacher? Is this how you interact with your students and their parents? Can your kid survive having you for a parent? You are dripping with resentment and envy. Your unfortunate child! What a toxic and petty person to have for a mother!

[Anonymous]

How many kids were from HGC? How many were from regular middle schools? Do you think that HGC kids have an advantage over non-HGC kids?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ridiculous

These magnets are about you, not your kids.

Admit it.

My kid's testing - only b/c her teachers encouraged her to do so. We haven't even looked at the testing packet with the sample questions.

Let your kids be kids.

bunch of neurotic parents turning their kids into lunatics

At least our kids don't have a hypocritical parent! Don't worry your D has zero chance of getting in.

That's nice. Thanks
I'm sure you're a compassionate parent.

not a hypocrite
a realist - unlike many of you

My daughter said the reading was easy and the Raven - toward the end - was challenging. She just barely completed the essay, but her idea was very creative.

not worried at all

don't care if she doesn't make
didn't put pressure on her in the least bit

She'll grow from this experience whether or not she gets in.

It's for her - not for me.

And whatever happens - even if she gets a spot and turns it down - she'll survive and move on.

But I'm sure many of you will be jumping off a bridge if your cherub doesn't make the cuts in February.

Really? I have never heard of anyone jumping off the bridge because their kid did not make the cut. So, your kid will survive if she does not get in but others will jump off the bridge? You said you were a teacher? Is this how you interact with your students and their parents? Can your kid survive having you for a parent? You are dripping with resentment and envy. Your unfortunate child! What a toxic and petty person to have for a mother!

My kids are great.

In fact, we're hands off, and the teachers have nothing but praise for them.

They are resourceful and resilient.

Good luck with yours, however. I couldn't believe what I saw today. Parents were neurotic and hovering over their kids - taking pictures as though this were prom night.
ridiculous

I am not envious or resentful. In fact, we're thrilled with our school cluster. So it's all good. My daughter decided to try for magnet after hearing that her friend's brother was accepted into Tk Pk. We didn't push her. She told her teachers who encouraged her to go for it.

If that's envy and resentment, then so be it. And if envy and resentment help to create happy and resourceful children, then I'm fine with being labeled a toxic parent. lol

[Anonymous]

I agree with this PP:
"Looking at the faces of all these children and parents I was struck anew that if the standards of education was high for each school then I would not have had to be part of this madness. There is something so messed up in the whole system, if the curriculum and teaching does not challenge each and every kid in entire MCPS to their abilities and needs. "
This is a crazy, almost cruel process that has gotten more insane as the number of applicants increase.
Clearly only a fraction of our kids will get into these programs, so what can we do to make the home middle schools more rigorous and attractive to families?
When I was in middle school, every public school I knew about had an intense gifted program, and this was in a state not known for its educational system. But I hear from other parents that the "honors/gifted" level classes at at least a couple of the regular middle schools are not even as challenging as the work the 5th graders at HGCs are doing. I don't understand why every school doesn't have truly rigorous and creative classes that will challenge kids, because clearly the demand is there.
The question is, what do we do about it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ridiculous

These magnets are about you, not your kids.

Admit it.

My kid's testing - only b/c her teachers encouraged her to do so. We haven't even looked at the testing packet with the sample questions.

Let your kids be kids.

bunch of neurotic parents turning their kids into lunatics

At least our kids don't have a hypocritical parent! Don't worry your D has zero chance of getting in.

That's nice. Thanks
I'm sure you're a compassionate parent.

not a hypocrite
a realist - unlike many of you

My daughter said the reading was easy and the Raven - toward the end - was challenging. She just barely completed the essay, but her idea was very creative.

not worried at all

don't care if she doesn't make
didn't put pressure on her in the least bit

She'll grow from this experience whether or not she gets in.

It's for her - not for me.

And whatever happens - even if she gets a spot and turns it down - she'll survive and move on.

But I'm sure many of you will be jumping off a bridge if your cherub doesn't make the cuts in February.

Really? I have never heard of anyone jumping off the bridge because their kid did not make the cut. So, your kid will survive if she does not get in but others will jump off the bridge? You said you were a teacher? Is this how you interact with your students and their parents? Can your kid survive having you for a parent? You are dripping with resentment and envy. Your unfortunate child! What a toxic and petty person to have for a mother!

My kids are great.

In fact, we're hands off, and the teachers have nothing but praise for them.

They are resourceful and resilient.

Good luck with yours, however. I couldn't believe what I saw today. Parents were neurotic and hovering over their kids - taking pictures as though this were prom night.
ridiculous

I am not envious or resentful. In fact, we're thrilled with our school cluster. So it's all good. My daughter decided to try for magnet after hearing that her friend's brother was accepted into Tk Pk. We didn't push her. She told her teachers who encouraged her to go for it.

If that's envy and resentment, then so be it. And if envy and resentment help to create happy and resourceful children, then I'm fine with being labeled a toxic parent. lol

Ha ha! What a liar!

Judgemental and obnoxious trolls like you spawn toxic and loser kids. But good attempt trying to sell us your cock and bull story.

Go away troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree with this PP:
"Looking at the faces of all these children and parents I was struck anew that if the standards of education was high for each school then I would not have had to be part of this madness. There is something so messed up in the whole system, if the curriculum and teaching does not challenge each and every kid in entire MCPS to their abilities and needs. "
This is a crazy, almost cruel process that has gotten more insane as the number of applicants increase.
Clearly only a fraction of our kids will get into these programs, so what can we do to make the home middle schools more rigorous and attractive to families?
When I was in middle school, every public school I knew about had an intense gifted program, and this was in a state not known for its educational system. But I hear from other parents that the "honors/gifted" level classes at at least a couple of the regular middle schools are not even as challenging as the work the 5th graders at HGCs are doing. I don't understand why every school doesn't have truly rigorous and creative classes that will challenge kids, because clearly the demand is there.

The question is, what do we do about it?

It is a crazy and cruel system. All kids who took the exam today are interested in the rigor that this program offers. So, why not offer it to them? Either at the center or at their home schools. If you have to cut costs then there are other places that the county can cut costs. To deny any of these kids the opportunity is such a waste of brain power.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ridiculous

These magnets are about you, not your kids.

Admit it.

My kid's testing - only b/c her teachers encouraged her to do so. We haven't even looked at the testing packet with the sample questions.

Let your kids be kids.

bunch of neurotic parents turning their kids into lunatics

At least our kids don't have a hypocritical parent! Don't worry your D has zero chance of getting in.

That's nice. Thanks
I'm sure you're a compassionate parent.

not a hypocrite
a realist - unlike many of you

My daughter said the reading was easy and the Raven - toward the end - was challenging. She just barely completed the essay, but her idea was very creative.

not worried at all

don't care if she doesn't make
didn't put pressure on her in the least bit

She'll grow from this experience whether or not she gets in.

It's for her - not for me.

And whatever happens - even if she gets a spot and turns it down - she'll survive and move on.


But I'm sure many of you will be jumping off a bridge if your cherub doesn't make the cuts in February.

My child had trouble completing the essay. What was her creative idea?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with this PP:
"Looking at the faces of all these children and parents I was struck anew that if the standards of education was high for each school then I would not have had to be part of this madness. There is something so messed up in the whole system, if the curriculum and teaching does not challenge each and every kid in entire MCPS to their abilities and needs. "
This is a crazy, almost cruel process that has gotten more insane as the number of applicants increase.
Clearly only a fraction of our kids will get into these programs, so what can we do to make the home middle schools more rigorous and attractive to families?
When I was in middle school, every public school I knew about had an intense gifted program, and this was in a state not known for its educational system. But I hear from other parents that the "honors/gifted" level classes at at least a couple of the regular middle schools are not even as challenging as the work the 5th graders at HGCs are doing. I don't understand why every school doesn't have truly rigorous and creative classes that will challenge kids, because clearly the demand is there.

The question is, what do we do about it?

It is a crazy and cruel system. All kids who took the exam today are interested in the rigor that this program offers. So, why not offer it to them? Either at the center or at their home schools. If you have to cut costs then there are other places that the county can cut costs. To deny any of these kids the opportunity is such a waste of brain power.


+1 Why do parents have to fight to get an appropriately challenging education?
I am interested in hearing ideas about what can be done to strengthen middle schools throughout the county.

[Anonymous]

Getting into advanced English at our home middle school requires a MAP score of 215, not exactly high for 5th graders.