I wouldn't have an issue sending my child to GMS, GHS (she's a high map scores) except for the fact that the resources are not there in terms of after school activities, PTA funding, events, plays. It is a huge difference and while my child is not big on after school activities and events, I want the option to be available if they want.
Anonymous wrote:I'm part of the GHS cluster, and while my DD didn't go to Laytonsville, I had a friend whose DD went to Laytonsville and the school is amazing. Since this school is part of the GHS cluster I would say that while Laytonsville is nice, GMS is a bit of a lackluster compared to the elementary schools (it's middle school honestly, so whatever).
Gaithersburg High however gets a lot of hate and bad rep in DCUM and honestly with the experiences my DD had, she actually liked GHS. Sure, GHS is definitely one of the weaker high schools in MCPS, but there's definitely some improvement I've seen going on in the school. It has a great music program there if your child is interested in music in the future and there are some programs that aren't offered that much compared to it's neighboring schools. I would say that there's very little extracurriculars and events for students, so the social life is a bit lacking.
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