Anonymous wrote:I have had AP / honors kids at SJC and W schools.
MCPS is stronger in math and science. MCPS has Many more options with APs , can take earlier and given SJC has religion every year - more slots to take APs
While a bit dependent on teacher - found English & history AP / honors stronger at SJC past freshman year. More books read, more writing. AP history very rigorous with high AP scores
SJC has midterm & final exams worth large % of grade. IMHO - better prep for my kid for college. (Know not every kid needs that). No leniency on late or missed homework. Stricter environment overall. Late for class - detention.
If your kid is science / math - it’s a more clear choice - otherwise more a preference.
I think this is a fair assessment. The only thing I would add is that SJC also has a lot of gatekeeping for honors and AP classes, so, if your kid is in those classes, it is a strong academic cohort. I think it is smart for any parent thinking about a switch from public to private to take the course catalogs of the various schools and lay out a 4 year plan so you and your kid can get an idea of what classes you will actually be taking. As PP said, SJC, has a religion requirement every year, so, that is one less elective they get to choose. My kids were strong in math and science, and they got a great education at SJC. One is majoring in computer science and the other is majoring in neuroscience and biology.
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