Blair is BIG!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Blair is big, but it really doesn't feel that big. I’ve had a couple kids go through the magnet program, from outside the DCC, and we really like it. It’s run very well, most of the teachers (non magnet and magnet)) are really good, and there are a ton of clubs. Your kid (and you on BTSN) definitely get your steps in!

The magnet is small and many of those kids are in the same clubs or sports. Most of the kids spend most of their time with only magnet kids because their schedules leave little room for classes where they interact with kids in the academies.

I had two kids go through the magnet. This is inaccurate and misleading. Over half the school days is spent with non-magnet kids. There are no exclusively magnet clubs.

Agree. My magnet kids interacted with all kids (in classes, clubs and sports). It is not a segmented as the one poster makes it. My kids all thrived there, and we do not live close. The History and English classes are top notch, as well as the magnet. We have found it to be a great and welcoming school. It’s run VERY well and they clearly choose great teachers!

My impression was Blair does a great job integrating everyone.

[Anonymous]

Blair has multiple lunches.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Blair is big, but it really doesn't feel that big. I’ve had a couple kids go through the magnet program, from outside the DCC, and we really like it. It’s run very well, most of the teachers (non magnet and magnet)) are really good, and there are a ton of clubs. Your kid (and you on BTSN) definitely get your steps in!

Work for the schools much? Man you are really drinking the cool aide. Look, I like my kids high school (not Blair) but I don’t feel the need to rep for it. What is the motivation besides astroturfing for MCPS?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Blair is big, but it really doesn't feel that big. I’ve had a couple kids go through the magnet program, from outside the DCC, and we really like it. It’s run very well, most of the teachers (non magnet and magnet)) are really good, and there are a ton of clubs. Your kid (and you on BTSN) definitely get your steps in!

Work for the schools much? Man you are really drinking the cool aide. Look, I like my kids high school (not Blair) but I don’t feel the need to rep for it. What is the motivation besides astroturfing for MCPS?!

Some people like their kids' schools and want to counter some of the DCUM hate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Blair is big, but it really doesn't feel that big. I’ve had a couple kids go through the magnet program, from outside the DCC, and we really like it. It’s run very well, most of the teachers (non magnet and magnet)) are really good, and there are a ton of clubs. Your kid (and you on BTSN) definitely get your steps in!

Work for the schools much? Man you are really drinking the cool aide. Look, I like my kids high school (not Blair) but I don’t feel the need to rep for it. What is the motivation besides astroturfing for MCPS?!

Some people like their kids' schools and want to counter some of the DCUM hate

Ya, and also half the point of this board aside from reading the nutty posts is to share our experiences so others may benefit.

[Anonymous]

Blair has 1 lunch

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Blair is big, but it really doesn't feel that big. I’ve had a couple kids go through the magnet program, from outside the DCC, and we really like it. It’s run very well, most of the teachers (non magnet and magnet)) are really good, and there are a ton of clubs. Your kid (and you on BTSN) definitely get your steps in!

Work for the schools much? Man you are really drinking the cool aide. Look, I like my kids high school (not Blair) but I don’t feel the need to rep for it. What is the motivation besides astroturfing for MCPS?!

I don’t work for the school. I’ve had kids from outside the DCC go to Blair, and we really like it. That’s it. Someone was asking about how big it is. Yes, it’s HUGE, the largest in the state. But it doesn’t feel that way (except for the parking).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Blair is big, but it really doesn't feel that big. I’ve had a couple kids go through the magnet program, from outside the DCC, and we really like it. It’s run very well, most of the teachers (non magnet and magnet)) are really good, and there are a ton of clubs. Your kid (and you on BTSN) definitely get your steps in!

Work for the schools much? Man you are really drinking the cool aide. Look, I like my kids high school (not Blair) but I don’t feel the need to rep for it. What is the motivation besides astroturfing for MCPS?!

I don’t work for the school. I’ve had kids from outside the DCC go to Blair, and we really like it. That’s it. Someone was asking about how big it is. Yes, it’s HUGE, the largest in the state. But it doesn’t feel that way (except for the parking).

Just ignore them. It's that same troll who accuses anyone who disagrees with them of being a shill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Blair has multiple lunches.

Nope. The entire high school has 5th period lunch. This is the time for clubs, movies in the auditorium, make-up tests/redoing assignments, etc, or just hanging out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Blair is big, but it really doesn't feel that big. I’ve had a couple kids go through the magnet program, from outside the DCC, and we really like it. It’s run very well, most of the teachers (non magnet and magnet)) are really good, and there are a ton of clubs. Your kid (and you on BTSN) definitely get your steps in!

Work for the schools much? Man you are really drinking the cool aide. Look, I like my kids high school (not Blair) but I don’t feel the need to rep for it. What is the motivation besides astroturfing for MCPS?!

I don’t work for the school. I’ve had kids from outside the DCC go to Blair, and we really like it. That’s it. Someone was asking about how big it is. Yes, it’s HUGE, the largest in the state. But it doesn’t feel that way (except for the parking).

Just ignore them. It's that same troll who accuses anyone who disagrees with them of being a shill.

NP: Yeah. They can't even spell Kool Aid right! I am a former Blair parent and agree that it is very well run. If not in a magnet, clubs & sports are a great way to get to know people and make it feel smaller. I was always impressed with the diversity and demeanor of students when I would volunteer for things.

As to the lunch Q from another person, they used to have several lunches but went to one lunch in 2019 I think. It seemed like a crazy idea at the time but worked out OK. The longer lunch allowed for lunch clubs and for kids to get work done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When i worked there years ago there were 3 lunches, starting at 10:30am. Not sure about now.

My current school is large but only 1 lunch.

One lunch now. That makes it easier for clubs to meet at lunch and for students to meet with teachers during lunch.