"Enrichment" in local MS after 6th grade

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I do not know anyone, that has had experience with both the local school as well as the magnets, that feels the same way as you do. When it comes to ES and MS, I agree completely with the poster above that talks about how different her kids' experience was at Eastern compared to the local school.

I have experience with the home school as well as a magnet. The magnet is better in some ways and worse in others. The home school is better in some ways and worse in others.

Can you elaborate - specifically regarding enrichment/academics ?

PP you're responding to. Middle school is not only about enrichment/academics.

Correct. But since the topic is enrichment, I take it that you do not have anything to contribute to the discussion?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if ridgeview middle school does enrichment classes?

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Anonymous wrote:I quite like the 6th enriched humanities course, think it is the only course that offers challenge close to the CES social studies classes. The fact that the enrichment won't continue into 7th is so disappointing. Then what was the point in offering it in 6th at all?

But it will continue into 7th. Or did your school say otherwise?

Here is SSIMS's description for the 7th grade enriched humanities class:

Historical Inquiry into Global Humanities 7
This course is built around the core Grade 7 social studies curriculum, Historical Inquiry in World Studies 7, that
includes historical content from civilizations of Latin America, Africa, and medieval Europe as well as global
interactions following Columbian Exchange. Cohort students will go beyond this core as they learn additional
content, explore deeper connections to today, engage in investigative inquiry to strengthen their writing
through Document Based Questions, and enhance their learning through relevant literature connections. They
will also participate in the National History Day (NHD) competition to research historical topics related to a
NHD annual theme. Students eligible to register for this course are identified by Central Office. Schools may not
identify students for this course.

It could be that our school is still figuring this out. I have a note into the guidance counselor to ask. By why identified by the central office rather than the school? If it's because schools let too many students into the 6th grade enriched courses, I'm all for that! There was a HUGE range of ability in those classes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I quite like the 6th enriched humanities course, think it is the only course that offers challenge close to the CES social studies classes. The fact that the enrichment won't continue into 7th is so disappointing. Then what was the point in offering it in 6th at all?

But it will continue into 7th. Or did your school say otherwise?

Here is SSIMS's description for the 7th grade enriched humanities class:

Historical Inquiry into Global Humanities 7
This course is built around the core Grade 7 social studies curriculum, Historical Inquiry in World Studies 7, that
includes historical content from civilizations of Latin America, Africa, and medieval Europe as well as global
interactions following Columbian Exchange. Cohort students will go beyond this core as they learn additional
content, explore deeper connections to today, engage in investigative inquiry to strengthen their writing
through Document Based Questions, and enhance their learning through relevant literature connections. They
will also participate in the National History Day (NHD) competition to research historical topics related to a
NHD annual theme. Students eligible to register for this course are identified by Central Office. Schools may not
identify students for this course.

It could be that our school is still figuring this out. I have a note into the guidance counselor to ask. By why identified by the central office rather than the school? If it's because schools let too many students into the 6th grade enriched courses, I'm all for that! There was a HUGE range of ability in those classes.

Well, looks like you got your wish. Looks like there are at least 2 schools in mcps that is allowing all kids in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I quite like the 6th enriched humanities course, think it is the only course that offers challenge close to the CES social studies classes. The fact that the enrichment won't continue into 7th is so disappointing. Then what was the point in offering it in 6th at all?

But it will continue into 7th. Or did your school say otherwise?

Here is SSIMS's description for the 7th grade enriched humanities class:

Historical Inquiry into Global Humanities 7
This course is built around the core Grade 7 social studies curriculum, Historical Inquiry in World Studies 7, that
includes historical content from civilizations of Latin America, Africa, and medieval Europe as well as global
interactions following Columbian Exchange. Cohort students will go beyond this core as they learn additional
content, explore deeper connections to today, engage in investigative inquiry to strengthen their writing
through Document Based Questions, and enhance their learning through relevant literature connections. They
will also participate in the National History Day (NHD) competition to research historical topics related to a
NHD annual theme. Students eligible to register for this course are identified by Central Office. Schools may not
identify students for this course.

It could be that our school is still figuring this out. I have a note into the guidance counselor to ask. By why identified by the central office rather than the school? If it's because schools let too many students into the 6th grade enriched courses, I'm all for that! There was a HUGE range of ability in those classes.

Well, looks like you got your wish. Looks like there are at least 2 schools in mcps that is allowing all kids in.

Huh? Re-read my post. I'm for greater selectivity in peer cohort, such that it means something.