What do people think of Einstein?

[Anonymous]

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Are W parents not confident and thus need to rely on the school to do the job?

Funny. No, W parents have the means and chose to live in established not transitioning neighborhoods that have schools where the test scores are universally high, not just for a few kids in IB. You’re the parent with the chip on your shoulder and something to prove. Anyone with a functioning brain knows the W schools are superior and we don’t have to create a thread to prove it.

Right, you just have to insert yourself into threads asking for information from parents with experiences in DCC schools, even though you yourself have zero, to tell everyone you think your schools are superior. Really helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Einstein = Same level as Blair w/o magnets.

Says the Einstein parent. No one. No one puts Einstein on the same level as Blair as far as academics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/security-at-albert-einstein-high-school-increased-due-to-credible-information-about-possible-ms-13-gang-retaliation

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/montgomery-county-public-schools-student-shows-a-gun-during-online-learning-https://wjla.com/news/local/police-man-

sexually-assaults-15-year-old-girl-in-albert-einstein-high-school-copy-room

https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/courts/former-high-school-counselor-sentenced-to-20-years-for-raping-two-

https://wjla.com/news/local/einstein-hs-student-choked-flung-punched-stomped-during-lunch-break-classmate-charged

https://wjla.com/news/local/police-ms-13-member-arrested-with-large-knife-outside-albert-einstein-high-school

https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/albert-einstein-student-arrested-after-driving-stolen-car-at-school-with-stolen-assault-rifle-in-trunk/
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https://wjla.com/news/crime/albert-einstein-high-school-teacher-accused-of-sexual-abuse-94854

https://wjla.com/news/local/md-teen-accused-of-stabbing-pregnant-girlfriend-facebook-post-details-suspects-anger

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/bomb-threat-prompts-lockdown-at-montgomery-county-high-school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:


Are W parents not confident and thus need to rely on the school to do the job?

Funny. No, W parents have the means and chose to live in established not transitioning neighborhoods that have schools where the test scores are universally high, not just for a few kids in IB. You’re the parent with the chip on your shoulder and something to prove. Anyone with a functioning brain knows the W schools are superior and we don’t have to create a thread to prove it.

Right, you just have to insert yourself into threads asking for information from parents with experiences in DCC schools, even though you yourself have zero, to tell everyone you think your schools are superior. Really helpful.

The much higher test scores and property values do all the talking for W schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Einstein = Same level as Blair w/o magnets.

Says the Einstein parent. No one. No one puts Einstein on the same level as Blair as far as academics.

LOL. Blair without magnet is no better than Einstein, maybe worse, certainly no better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/security-at-albert-einstein-high-school-increased-due-to-credible-information-about-possible-ms-13-gang-retaliation

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/montgomery-county-public-schools-student-shows-a-gun-during-online-learning-https://wjla.com/news/local/police-man-

sexually-assaults-15-year-old-girl-in-albert-einstein-high-school-copy-room

https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/courts/former-high-school-counselor-sentenced-to-20-years-for-raping-two-

https://wjla.com/news/local/einstein-hs-student-choked-flung-punched-stomped-during-lunch-break-classmate-charged

https://wjla.com/news/local/police-ms-13-member-arrested-with-large-knife-outside-albert-einstein-high-school

https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/albert-einstein-student-arrested-after-driving-stolen-car-at-school-with-stolen-assault-rifle-in-trunk/
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https://wjla.com/news/crime/albert-einstein-high-school-teacher-accused-of-sexual-abuse-94854

https://wjla.com/news/local/md-teen-accused-of-stabbing-pregnant-girlfriend-facebook-post-details-suspects-anger

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/bomb-threat-prompts-lockdown-at-montgomery-county-high-school

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:


Are W parents not confident and thus need to rely on the school to do the job?

Funny. No, W parents have the means and chose to live in established not transitioning neighborhoods that have schools where the test scores are universally high, not just for a few kids in IB. You’re the parent with the chip on your shoulder and something to prove. Anyone with a functioning brain knows the W schools are superior and we don’t have to create a thread to prove it.

Right, you just have to insert yourself into threads asking for information from parents with experiences in DCC schools, even though you yourself have zero, to tell everyone you think your schools are superior. Really helpful.

The much higher test scores and property values do all the talking for W schools.

Sorry, the "W school" parents do a hell of a lot of talking too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, I asked what people like and what they don't like, so I'm interested in hearing from people with kids there. Also, in general I'd be interested in hearing from people who have tons of experience with a school, as compared with people who have no experience with a school.
This is part of doing my research. I'm not sure why the need for "it's not hard."

Just bumping this from the OP as a reminder. Sorry, OP, that your thread has turned into this. If you have particular questions, I and other parents of kids at Einstein would be glad to answer them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think Einstein is a fine school. I don't know why so many people from elsewhere say such terrible things about it.

I do find it ridiculous about how many Einstein people brag about how secret rich they are (maybe so, but income data is available by census tract so doesn't really relate to discussion of the whole community) and how they are constantly agitating to have TOK zoned to their school (if it's so great as-is, why do you even care)? I'm not TOK btw.

I'm guessing it's just status anxiety, maybe justifiable given how big of jerks some of the other posters attacking the school are.

The point is that people are saying folks on the other side of the tracks are poor and not their equals. Many of us are very comfortable but have different priorities. I want my house paid off, not have to worry and be able to comfortably pay for college and graduate school as financial aid and merit are not a given.

Most of us don't want the redistricting of TOK as Einstein is already overcrowded. The overcrowding without a renovation is going to make things worst vs. better. But, doubtful Einstein will get a renovation soon given the population vs. a W school, even one that's had multiple renovations.

Stop worrying about what others think. You’ll be happier. Giving justifications just plays into your insecurity. Live your life free from the opinion of others.

I don’t think the PP feels insecure; they are clarifying and correcting some false assumptions relevant to assertions about Einstein. Calm down and stop ‘splaining.

You know not letting the trolls troll is the literal definition of being insecure. Churchill parents wouldn't even respond if you called it a poor ghetto school. Now if someone called it a racist bastion of privilege, you will get some responses. Push back is a sign of acknowledgment. Most Einstein parents know the schools limitations, they just don't like them rubbed in their faces so they over compensate and look like fools in the process. Such as we are all rich $300k families living in cheap small homes and willing to send our kids to a school with 2/3 of the kids at or near the poverty line. A few dual feds sure but not many. Most people know that a school with 66% poor kids is a problem and that is why most middle class parents wouldn't ever consider it. Save us your stupid response that the kids who are previous FARMs are now among the $300k families. Most middle class kids have never taken free meals from the county.

The 66% FARMs or previous FARMs rate form the county records
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/Glance/currentyear/schools/04789.pdf

[Anonymous]

Kennedy HS which many consider the worst in the county (also DCC) has a lower dropout rate than Einstein even though they have way higher FARMS rates. If the argument is educating the kids you have VS just high test scores, then Einstein isn't doing very well there either.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/glance/currentyear/schools/04815.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think Einstein is a fine school. I don't know why so many people from elsewhere say such terrible things about it.

I do find it ridiculous about how many Einstein people brag about how secret rich they are (maybe so, but income data is available by census tract so doesn't really relate to discussion of the whole community) and how they are constantly agitating to have TOK zoned to their school (if it's so great as-is, why do you even care)? I'm not TOK btw.

I'm guessing it's just status anxiety, maybe justifiable given how big of jerks some of the other posters attacking the school are.

The point is that people are saying folks on the other side of the tracks are poor and not their equals. Many of us are very comfortable but have different priorities. I want my house paid off, not have to worry and be able to comfortably pay for college and graduate school as financial aid and merit are not a given.

Most of us don't want the redistricting of TOK as Einstein is already overcrowded. The overcrowding without a renovation is going to make things worst vs. better. But, doubtful Einstein will get a renovation soon given the population vs. a W school, even one that's had multiple renovations.

Stop worrying about what others think. You’ll be happier. Giving justifications just plays into your insecurity. Live your life free from the opinion of others.

I don’t think the PP feels insecure; they are clarifying and correcting some false assumptions relevant to assertions about Einstein. Calm down and stop ‘splaining.

You know not letting the trolls troll is the literal definition of being insecure. Churchill parents wouldn't even respond if you called it a poor ghetto school. Now if someone called it a racist bastion of privilege, you will get some responses. Push back is a sign of acknowledgment. Most Einstein parents know the schools limitations, they just don't like them rubbed in their faces so they over compensate and look like fools in the process. Such as we are all rich $300k families living in cheap small homes and willing to send our kids to a school with 2/3 of the kids at or near the poverty line. A few dual feds sure but not many. Most people know that a school with 66% poor kids is a problem and that is why most middle class parents wouldn't ever consider it. Save us your stupid response that the kids who are previous FARMs are now among the $300k families. Most middle class kids have never taken free meals from the county.

The 66% FARMs or previous FARMs rate form the county records
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/Glance/currentyear/schools/04789.pdf

If you're an elitist, yes, that would be a problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think Einstein is a fine school. I don't know why so many people from elsewhere say such terrible things about it.

I do find it ridiculous about how many Einstein people brag about how secret rich they are (maybe so, but income data is available by census tract so doesn't really relate to discussion of the whole community) and how they are constantly agitating to have TOK zoned to their school (if it's so great as-is, why do you even care)? I'm not TOK btw.

I'm guessing it's just status anxiety, maybe justifiable given how big of jerks some of the other posters attacking the school are.

The point is that people are saying folks on the other side of the tracks are poor and not their equals. Many of us are very comfortable but have different priorities. I want my house paid off, not have to worry and be able to comfortably pay for college and graduate school as financial aid and merit are not a given.

Most of us don't want the redistricting of TOK as Einstein is already overcrowded. The overcrowding without a renovation is going to make things worst vs. better. But, doubtful Einstein will get a renovation soon given the population vs. a W school, even one that's had multiple renovations.

Stop worrying about what others think. You’ll be happier. Giving justifications just plays into your insecurity. Live your life free from the opinion of others.

I don’t think the PP feels insecure; they are clarifying and correcting some false assumptions relevant to assertions about Einstein. Calm down and stop ‘splaining.

You know not letting the trolls troll is the literal definition of being insecure. Churchill parents wouldn't even respond if you called it a poor ghetto school. Now if someone called it a racist bastion of privilege, you will get some responses. Push back is a sign of acknowledgment. Most Einstein parents know the schools limitations, they just don't like them rubbed in their faces so they over compensate and look like fools in the process. Such as we are all rich $300k families living in cheap small homes and willing to send our kids to a school with 2/3 of the kids at or near the poverty line. A few dual feds sure but not many. Most people know that a school with 66% poor kids is a problem and that is why most middle class parents wouldn't ever consider it. Save us your stupid response that the kids who are previous FARMs are now among the $300k families. Most middle class kids have never taken free meals from the county.

The 66% FARMs or previous FARMs rate form the county records
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/Glance/currentyear/schools/04789.pdf

If you're an elitist, yes, that would be a problem.

It is no secret that the schools in low SES neighborhoods perform poorly. Do you disagree with that?

- DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think Einstein is a fine school. I don't know why so many people from elsewhere say such terrible things about it.

I do find it ridiculous about how many Einstein people brag about how secret rich they are (maybe so, but income data is available by census tract so doesn't really relate to discussion of the whole community) and how they are constantly agitating to have TOK zoned to their school (if it's so great as-is, why do you even care)? I'm not TOK btw.

I'm guessing it's just status anxiety, maybe justifiable given how big of jerks some of the other posters attacking the school are.

The point is that people are saying folks on the other side of the tracks are poor and not their equals. Many of us are very comfortable but have different priorities. I want my house paid off, not have to worry and be able to comfortably pay for college and graduate school as financial aid and merit are not a given.

Most of us don't want the redistricting of TOK as Einstein is already overcrowded. The overcrowding without a renovation is going to make things worst vs. better. But, doubtful Einstein will get a renovation soon given the population vs. a W school, even one that's had multiple renovations.

Stop worrying about what others think. You’ll be happier. Giving justifications just plays into your insecurity. Live your life free from the opinion of others.

I don’t think the PP feels insecure; they are clarifying and correcting some false assumptions relevant to assertions about Einstein. Calm down and stop ‘splaining.

You know not letting the trolls troll is the literal definition of being insecure. Churchill parents wouldn't even respond if you called it a poor ghetto school. Now if someone called it a racist bastion of privilege, you will get some responses. Push back is a sign of acknowledgment. Most Einstein parents know the schools limitations, they just don't like them rubbed in their faces so they over compensate and look like fools in the process. Such as we are all rich $300k families living in cheap small homes and willing to send our kids to a school with 2/3 of the kids at or near the poverty line. A few dual feds sure but not many. Most people know that a school with 66% poor kids is a problem and that is why most middle class parents wouldn't ever consider it. Save us your stupid response that the kids who are previous FARMs are now among the $300k families. Most middle class kids have never taken free meals from the county.

The 66% FARMs or previous FARMs rate form the county records
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/regulatoryaccountability/Glance/currentyear/schools/04789.pdf

If you're an elitist, yes, that would be a problem.

It is no secret that the schools in low SES neighborhoods perform poorly. Do you disagree with that?

- DP

I don’t disagree but I don’t think it affects kids with involved parents. I went to schools with 88% FARMS, yet I got the highest scores on every state exam (and so did my siblings), I did great on SAT and APs. And the craziest thing is that I felt supported and prepared by my school for all of that. I have friends from hs who are doctors, lawyers, etc. Enough with the fear-mongering.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many kids (number and %) get admitted to UMDCP from Einstein?

About 100 Einstein students apply to College Park each year, and 40-45 are accepted.

That is really poor performance compare to schools shown below.

https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-magazine/college-bound-4/

I'd want to make sure HS will prepare my kid for the next step. And given the cost of college, being able to get into the best instate option (UMDCP for us) is critical.

My DCC kid is at UMD-CP on a full Banneker-Key.

If a kid performs, a kid performs. They don't need a W school to do so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:


Are W parents not confident and thus need to rely on the school to do the job?

Funny. No, W parents have the means and chose to live in established not transitioning neighborhoods that have schools where the test scores are universally high, not just for a few kids in IB. You’re the parent with the chip on your shoulder and something to prove. Anyone with a functioning brain knows the W schools are superior and we don’t have to create a thread to prove it.

Right, you just have to insert yourself into threads asking for information from parents with experiences in DCC schools, even though you yourself have zero, to tell everyone you think your schools are superior. Really helpful.

The much higher test scores and property values do all the talking for W schools.

Test scores for affluent white kids are the same at Blair, Einstein, and the W schools.