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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

The pull quote was very short and you still didn't read it. These are electives and no additional funding is provided, plus the course is dependent on enrollment.

They are not treating some hypothetical multivariable calculus class for history of the Jewish peoples. Those are separate classes taught in separate departments and almost certainly by very separate teachers.

These classes sound cool and interesting, and I'm glad there's some sort of mechanism for schools to pilot different electives based on the interests of their student bodies.

You don’t see an issue when they don’t offer classes after calc bc but offer this nonsense?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

The pull quote was very short and you still didn't read it. These are electives and no additional funding is provided, plus the course is dependent on enrollment.

They are not treating some hypothetical multivariable calculus class for history of the Jewish peoples. Those are separate classes taught in separate departments and almost certainly by very separate teachers.

These classes sound cool and interesting, and I'm glad there's some sort of mechanism for schools to pilot different electives based on the interests of their student bodies.

You don’t see an issue when they don’t offer classes after calc bc but offer this nonsense?

I think these are two completely unrelated conversations. Two of the pilot courses above are being offered at Blair, which absolutely offers math above Calculus BC.

If your personal school does not, you need to take that up with your personal school rather than she**ing all over choices being made at other schools.

You can advocate at the board of education. You can run for board of education. You can become a cluster liaison for the PTA. You can get involved with the gifted and talented committee of the Montgomery County PTA.

There are so many ways to solve this problem that aren't the choice you are making.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

Here’s the transportation schedule to MC.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YCkpxSP5xTx0PpMIdA9ntgVECvQ_tIKIMLlVmlspAM0/edit?usp=sharing.

If the MCPS transportation doesn’t work, there’s Ride On or taking the course in the evening. Alternatively, it could be done online via MC. Another option would be an online AP course through MCPS. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning/courses/ap/

You’re right. None of these options are as simple as changing classes within the same building. But there are options available.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

The pull quote was very short and you still didn't read it. These are electives and no additional funding is provided, plus the course is dependent on enrollment.

They are not treating some hypothetical multivariable calculus class for history of the Jewish peoples. Those are separate classes taught in separate departments and almost certainly by very separate teachers.

These classes sound cool and interesting, and I'm glad there's some sort of mechanism for schools to pilot different electives based on the interests of their student bodies.

You don’t see an issue when they don’t offer classes after calc bc but offer this nonsense?

I think these are two completely unrelated conversations. Two of the pilot courses above are being offered at Blair, which absolutely offers math above Calculus BC.

If your personal school does not, you need to take that up with your personal school rather than she**ing all over choices being made at other schools.

You can advocate at the board of education. You can run for board of education. You can become a cluster liaison for the PTA. You can get involved with the gifted and talented committee of the Montgomery County PTA.

There are so many ways to solve this problem that aren't the choice you are making.

These are student initiated ELECTIVES and they have to find staff willing to teach the course

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

You take an available math course or equivalent in your school. Be it Statistics or a Computer Science course. You plan to split Calculus into two years with Calc AB and Calc BC thus ensure the student has a great foundation in the material and will be able to pass College placement exams. You work with a counselor to see if a higher course is offered at a nearby HS that the student can get public transportation to and get a free period in between to be able to make the trip. You work with the counselor to determine how many students have the same need to understand why a higher course is not being selected to be offered at your school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

The pull quote was very short and you still didn't read it. These are electives and no additional funding is provided, plus the course is dependent on enrollment.

They are not treating some hypothetical multivariable calculus class for history of the Jewish peoples. Those are separate classes taught in separate departments and almost certainly by very separate teachers.

These classes sound cool and interesting, and I'm glad there's some sort of mechanism for schools to pilot different electives based on the interests of their student bodies.

You don’t see an issue when they don’t offer classes after calc bc but offer this nonsense?

I think these are two completely unrelated conversations. Two of the pilot courses above are being offered at Blair, which absolutely offers math above Calculus BC.

If your personal school does not, you need to take that up with your personal school rather than she**ing all over choices being made at other schools.

You can advocate at the board of education. You can run for board of education. You can become a cluster liaison for the PTA. You can get involved with the gifted and talented committee of the Montgomery County PTA.

There are so many ways to solve this problem that aren't the choice you are making.

I am involved and Mccpta is a money leaching joke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

You take an available math course or equivalent in your school. Be it Statistics or a Computer Science course. You plan to split Calculus into two years with Calc AB and Calc BC thus ensure the student has a great foundation in the material and will be able to pass College placement exams. You work with a counselor to see if a higher course is offered at a nearby HS that the student can get public transportation to and get a free period in between to be able to make the trip. You work with the counselor to determine how many students have the same need to understand why a higher course is not being selected to be offered at your school.

Computer science is separate and does not count for math classes. There is no easy public transportation and transportation should be mcps problem. They scream equity but there is not any. No, my kid should not have to slow down math and make them less competitive. Mcps should offer it at all schools. Or, provide it virtually.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

Here’s the transportation schedule to MC.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YCkpxSP5xTx0PpMIdA9ntgVECvQ_tIKIMLlVmlspAM0/edit?usp=sharing.

If the MCPS transportation doesn’t work, there’s Ride On or taking the course in the evening. Alternatively, it could be done online via MC. Another option would be an online AP course through MCPS. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning/courses/ap/

You’re right. None of these options are as simple as changing classes within the same building. But there are options available.

How is that transportation helpful for one class. You have to be there all day. Online via MC is not possible due to the times it’s offered. Why should kids be forced to go to Mc for a regular math class. Makes no sense. It’s not developmental appropriate for a 15-26 year old to be forced to do that. B

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

Here’s the transportation schedule to MC.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YCkpxSP5xTx0PpMIdA9ntgVECvQ_tIKIMLlVmlspAM0/edit?usp=sharing.

If the MCPS transportation doesn’t work, there’s Ride On or taking the course in the evening. Alternatively, it could be done online via MC. Another option would be an online AP course through MCPS. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning/courses/ap/

You’re right. None of these options are as simple as changing classes within the same building. But there are options available.

How is that transportation helpful for one class. You have to be there all day. Online via MC is not possible due to the times it’s offered. Why should kids be forced to go to Mc for a regular math class. Makes no sense. It’s not developmental appropriate for a 15-26 year old to be forced to do that. B

16. We were told to buy our kid a car and I’m not buying a kid a car and they aren’t driving age yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

Here’s the transportation schedule to MC.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YCkpxSP5xTx0PpMIdA9ntgVECvQ_tIKIMLlVmlspAM0/edit?usp=sharing.

If the MCPS transportation doesn’t work, there’s Ride On or taking the course in the evening. Alternatively, it could be done online via MC. Another option would be an online AP course through MCPS. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning/courses/ap/

You’re right. None of these options are as simple as changing classes within the same building. But there are options available.

And that Maryland program stops at calculus so great idea but will not work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

You take an available math course or equivalent in your school. Be it Statistics or a Computer Science course. You plan to split Calculus into two years with Calc AB and Calc BC thus ensure the student has a great foundation in the material and will be able to pass College placement exams. You work with a counselor to see if a higher course is offered at a nearby HS that the student can get public transportation to and get a free period in between to be able to make the trip. You work with the counselor to determine how many students have the same need to understand why a higher course is not being selected to be offered at your school.

Computer science is separate and does not count for math classes. There is no easy public transportation and transportation should be mcps problem. They scream equity but there is not any. No, my kid should not have to slow down math and make them less competitive. Mcps should offer it at all schools. Or, provide it virtually.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

Here’s the transportation schedule to MC.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YCkpxSP5xTx0PpMIdA9ntgVECvQ_tIKIMLlVmlspAM0/edit?usp=sharing.

If the MCPS transportation doesn’t work, there’s Ride On or taking the course in the evening. Alternatively, it could be done online via MC. Another option would be an online AP course through MCPS. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning/courses/ap/

You’re right. None of these options are as simple as changing classes within the same building. But there are options available.

How is that transportation helpful for one class. You have to be there all day. Online via MC is not possible due to the times it’s offered. Why should kids be forced to go to Mc for a regular math class. Makes no sense. It’s not developmental appropriate for a 15-26 year old to be forced to do that. B

16. We were told to buy our kid a car and I’m not buying a kid a car and they aren’t driving age yet.

You should have asked when is mcps planning to buy students a car? They can't even F offer drivers ed where other counties offer a free class at HS after school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

Here’s the transportation schedule to MC.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YCkpxSP5xTx0PpMIdA9ntgVECvQ_tIKIMLlVmlspAM0/edit?usp=sharing.

If the MCPS transportation doesn’t work, there’s Ride On or taking the course in the evening. Alternatively, it could be done online via MC. Another option would be an online AP course through MCPS. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/onlinelearning/courses/ap/

You’re right. None of these options are as simple as changing classes within the same building. But there are options available.

How is that transportation helpful for one class. You have to be there all day. Online via MC is not possible due to the times it’s offered. Why should kids be forced to go to Mc for a regular math class. Makes no sense. It’s not developmental appropriate for a 15-26 year old to be forced to do that. B

16. We were told to buy our kid a car and I’m not buying a kid a car and they aren’t driving age yet.

You should have asked when is mcps planning to buy students a car? They can't even F offer drivers ed where other counties offer a free class at HS after school.

I did ask if they were paying for the gas, car and insurance. But Maryland also changed the driving age so buying a car wouldn’t help without a license. They do need to offer drivers ed again. They offered it in school years ago.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Won't lack of funding cut non essential courses?

No, they cut essential ones instead and send kids to Mc.

No they don't. These are elective courses.

Schools can only offer so many classes. So, they are trading one class for another. We are told we have to go to MC and we have to provide transportation come junior year. Not happening.

Schools cannot trade out core courses for elective courses. And they can’t force a student to go to MC. AP classes are not core courses. Various electives are not core courses. Core classes are those like English 10,11,12, Alg 2,etc. So while they are trading elective classes it’s likely the ones for which there are the most interest.

Also for DE courses at NC, they provide transportation to the MC campuses.

So, what do students do when their school does not offer math classes appropriate for them junior and senior year as they stop after calculus? They don’t provide transportation for one class.

You take an available math course or equivalent in your school. Be it Statistics or a Computer Science course. You plan to split Calculus into two years with Calc AB and Calc BC thus ensure the student has a great foundation in the material and will be able to pass College placement exams. You work with a counselor to see if a higher course is offered at a nearby HS that the student can get public transportation to and get a free period in between to be able to make the trip. You work with the counselor to determine how many students have the same need to understand why a higher course is not being selected to be offered at your school.

Computer science is separate and does not count for math classes. There is no easy public transportation and transportation should be mcps problem. They scream equity but there is not any. No, my kid should not have to slow down math and make them less competitive. Mcps should offer it at all schools. Or, provide it virtually.

None of this, none of it, has anything to do with the OP. Whether or not a kid at Blair can take a one-semester pilot course on Jewish identity is as unrelated to your issue as a complaint about the lunch items would be. They are completely separate. If you want to start a separate thread about the lack of equity in math offerings around MCPS, the "add topic" function is right there.