“W” school

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think some people expect a premium experience out of "W" schools when they are just public schools with large class sizes and little sense of community. Kids everywhere can be terrible IMO.

yes, but the wealthy have a special type of entitlement/privilege issue. Conversely, a very high FARMs rate school also has specific issues due to high poverty.

Agree the issues are different

I think the expectation from parents that their child will have a premium public school experience is problematic. I think students pick up on their parents' elitism and entitlement.

+1 definitely. It's the opposites sides of the same coin with high FARMs schools where some parents disrespect teachers and academics, and kids follow suit.

In as much as people claim "it starts in the home" when it comes to academics, same applies to wealthy families and the sense of entitlement and attitude, and "I know better than the stupid teacher who couldn't get a better degree".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think some people expect a premium experience out of "W" schools when they are just public schools with large class sizes and little sense of community. Kids everywhere can be terrible IMO.

yes, but the wealthy have a special type of entitlement/privilege issue. Conversely, a very high FARMs rate school also has specific issues due to high poverty.

Agree the issues are different

I think the expectation from parents that their child will have a premium public school experience is problematic. I think students pick up on their parents' elitism and entitlement.

+1 definitely. It's the opposites sides of the same coin with high FARMs schools where some parents disrespect teachers and academics, and kids follow suit.

In as much as people claim "it starts in the home" when it comes to academics, same applies to wealthy families and the sense of entitlement and attitude, and "I know better than the stupid teacher who couldn't get a better degree".

+1. Absolutely.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We love Walter Johnson, even thought it's overcrowded. DS is the nerdy type, and hasn't noticed any such cliques and pushiness you mention.

If you're not a troll, OP, you should be mature enough to understand that MCPS high schools are SO HUGE... you just need to change groups and voila! Whole new school experience.

WJ is more reasonable IMO.

My kid is only a freshman but it does seem kind of fine.

Same. We love WJ

[Anonymous]

I mean, it's the W schools (WJ the exception). What did you expect ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kid is a senior at a “ W” school. I can’t wait until she graduates from this h&ll hole So sick of the spoiled, bratty, rude kids who go there. Sick of the sports moms and the the drama/ theater moms who push their kids to run over other kids is out of hand. They teach their kids to disregard the feelings of others and have a “ me first” attitude It’s just gross. Kids are allowed to mouth off and assert themselves every which way. No limits. The rudeness to authority figures is like nothing I have ever seen. Teachers, coaches, director of the musical and so on.

Gross. It’s just gross. This is a good school? One of the best in the state?

What a underhand softball thread!

Now tell us where your kid really goes, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kid is a senior at a “ W” school. I can’t wait until she graduates from this h&ll hole So sick of the spoiled, bratty, rude kids who go there. Sick of the sports moms and the the drama/ theater moms who push their kids to run over other kids is out of hand. They teach their kids to disregard the feelings of others and have a “ me first” attitude It’s just gross. Kids are allowed to mouth off and assert themselves every which way. No limits. The rudeness to authority figures is like nothing I have ever seen. Teachers, coaches, director of the musical and so on.

Gross. It’s just gross. This is a good school? One of the best in the state?

I guess we know which kids her kid chooses to hang out with. That tells a lot.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Kid is a senior at a “ W” school. I can’t wait until she graduates from this h&ll hole So sick of the spoiled, bratty, rude kids who go there. Sick of the sports moms and the the drama/ theater moms who push their kids to run over other kids is out of hand. They teach their kids to disregard the feelings of others and have a “ me first” attitude It’s just gross. Kids are allowed to mouth off and assert themselves every which way. No limits. The rudeness to authority figures is like nothing I have ever seen. Teachers, coaches, director of the musical and so on.

Gross. It’s just gross. This is a good school? One of the best in the state?

We get all that at RM too but we add in a variety of guns, overdoses, fights, assaults, and the weed/vape bathroom on the 3rd floor. Oh and no parking.

It's the best of both worlds

Thank you for this. I was having a crap day and you made me LOL!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kid is a senior at a “ W” school. I can’t wait until she graduates from this h&ll hole So sick of the spoiled, bratty, rude kids who go there. Sick of the sports moms and the the drama/ theater moms who push their kids to run over other kids is out of hand. They teach their kids to disregard the feelings of others and have a “ me first” attitude It’s just gross. Kids are allowed to mouth off and assert themselves every which way. No limits. The rudeness to authority figures is like nothing I have ever seen. Teachers, coaches, director of the musical and so on.

Gross. It’s just gross. This is a good school? One of the best in the state?

What a underhand softball thread!

Now tell us where your kid really goes, OP.

RM

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kid is a senior at a “ W” school. I can’t wait until she graduates from this h&ll hole So sick of the spoiled, bratty, rude kids who go there. Sick of the sports moms and the the drama/ theater moms who push their kids to run over other kids is out of hand. They teach their kids to disregard the feelings of others and have a “ me first” attitude It’s just gross. Kids are allowed to mouth off and assert themselves every which way. No limits. The rudeness to authority figures is like nothing I have ever seen. Teachers, coaches, director of the musical and so on.

Gross. It’s just gross. This is a good school? One of the best in the state?

It's been obvious that there were behavioral issues at these schools for a while. Just search for W's and hate crime. Sure. They have a high great schools rating but That's just a reflection of the neighborhoods. Lack of poverty. The parents and students are very privileged and unpleasant to deal with. I would avoid it all costs

[Anonymous]

Is Westland/BCC any better?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is Westland/BCC any better?

If I had to choose, I'd take BCC over any W. It's not just about academic averages, but feel it's just a healthier environment.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is Westland/BCC any better?

If I had to choose, I'd take BCC over any W. It's not just about academic averages, but feel it's just a healthier environment.

I've had kids in both clusters - WJ and BCC - and I much prefer WJ. Even overcrowded.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is Westland/BCC any better?

If I had to choose, I'd take BCC over any W. It's not just about academic averages, but feel it's just a healthier environment.

I've had kids in both clusters - WJ and BCC - and I much prefer WJ. Even overcrowded.

WJ is also a fine school IMO. You can't go wrong with either of these choices.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Kid is a senior at a “ W” school. I can’t wait until she graduates from this h&ll hole So sick of the spoiled, bratty, rude kids who go there. Sick of the sports moms and the the drama/ theater moms who push their kids to run over other kids is out of hand. They teach their kids to disregard the feelings of others and have a “ me first” attitude It’s just gross. Kids are allowed to mouth off and assert themselves every which way. No limits. The rudeness to authority figures is like nothing I have ever seen. Teachers, coaches, director of the musical and so on.

Gross. It’s just gross. This is a good school? One of the best in the state?

It's been obvious that there were behavioral issues at these schools for a while. Just search for W's and hate crime. Sure. They have a high great schools rating but That's just a reflection of the neighborhoods. Lack of poverty. The parents and students are very privileged and unpleasant to deal with. I would avoid it all costs

+1 I am a W parent and I would agree with this.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is Westland/BCC any better?

If I had to choose, I'd take BCC over any W. It's not just about academic averages, but feel it's just a healthier environment.

No thank you.