How do VAC students fit everything in?

Anonymous wrote:Personally I am not a fan of the VAC at all and would not recommend it.

Among (many) other things, the teachers frown upon students taking AP and IB classes because they believe they take the focus away from art.

If you're ok with your kid being discouraged from challenging themselves academically, as if that somehow diminishes rather than enhances their art practice, then sign right up.

Best thing about the VAC is the kids. Some really really lovely kids and families.

And yeah don't expect the counselors at Einstein or your home school to be much help with all of the credits and enrollment stuff. They might -- there are some lovely and very helpful counselors out there -- but there are some duds, too.

Ask me how I know! lol

I agree that counseling sucks, but, that is an MCPS issue, not a VAC/Einstein issue. I don't care what school or program you are in, you need to help your kid come up with a 4 year plan to make sure they can fit everything in. Lots (most?) of VAC kids take AP and IB classes. I've never heard of anyone being discouraged.