Focus on Woodward - Looks like the Magnet Arts option is coming into focus

[Anonymous]

I, for one, think this is great news... we need something like Duke Ellington in MoCo. The link with Strathmore is also an interesting use of our cultural resources. I know it's still a wish and a prayer, but it is promising (even though its a good 7-9 years away since it looks like Northwood will be there for duration).

https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/arts-magnet-program-considered-for-woodward-high-school/

[Anonymous]

That's awesome, but it's six years away. My kids will be almost out of HS by then. Too bad.. my DD would've loved a HS arts magnet.

[Anonymous]

This would be an amazing addition to MCPS. It would really be a jewel of the county. So many talented kids here ... it would be nice to give them an opportunity to shine.

[Anonymous]

Current third graders will be the first class if they stay on track to open in 2025

[Anonymous]

I’m glad it will be 7-9 more years, so Einstein can keep being Einstein while my kids are still there. Einstein is a countywide visual arts magnet.

[Anonymous]

Oops, that's 2nd Graders.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's awesome, but it's six years away. My kids will be almost out of HS by then. Too bad.. my DD would've loved a HS arts magnet.

Me again. Guess what, there is already a HS arts magnet.

[Anonymous]

The theater and music programs are so strong — top notch — at Tilden MS and Walter Johnson and that could lay the groundwork for this new magnet. Imagine what these kids could do with more resources! This idea makes so much sense.

[Anonymous]

Visual arts (Einstein) and performing arts (new Woodward) are two different things.

[Anonymous]

Where have you received this information that Woodward will open in 2025?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Where have you received this information that Woodward will open in 2025?

Because Northwood is scheduled to occupy the building for 2 years, beginning in Fall 2023. Assuming Northwood's new building is ready for them to move back in 2025, that is the earliest that Woodward could reopen as a high school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m glad it will be 7-9 more years, so Einstein can keep being Einstein while my kids are still there. Einstein is a countywide visual arts magnet.

It's not truly accessible to everyone county-wide because bus service is only available to students in the DCC. There are also only 25-30 spots a year, as per the application process form. And it's limited to visual arts, and doesn't include other arts like music and drama. I don't think adding Woodward as an arts magnet does anything to take away from Einstein. Why can't we make the pie bigger so more kids can have a slice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Where have you received this information that Woodward will open in 2025?

Because Northwood is scheduled to occupy the building for 2 years, beginning in Fall 2023. Assuming Northwood's new building is ready for them to move back in 2025, that is the earliest that Woodward could reopen as a high school.

Woodward is slated for a full rev/ex as well. So if Northwood moves back in 2025, then it will be another two years or so before Woodward can open. I wonder how many portables they will cram in at WJ....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Where have you received this information that Woodward will open in 2025?

Because Northwood is scheduled to occupy the building for 2 years, beginning in Fall 2023. Assuming Northwood's new building is ready for them to move back in 2025, that is the earliest that Woodward could reopen as a high school.

Woodward is slated for a full rev/ex as well. So if Northwood moves back in 2025, then it will be another two years or so before Woodward can open. I wonder how many portables they will cram in at WJ....

They are doing the rev/ex first, 2020-2023, then Northwood 2023-2025 and Woodward opens Fall 2025.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Where have you received this information that Woodward will open in 2025?

Because Northwood is scheduled to occupy the building for 2 years, beginning in Fall 2023. Assuming Northwood's new building is ready for them to move back in 2025, that is the earliest that Woodward could reopen as a high school.

Woodward is slated for a full rev/ex as well. So if Northwood moves back in 2025, then it will be another two years or so before Woodward can open. I wonder how many portables they will cram in at WJ....

Northwood would use the newly renovated Woodward, i.e., after renovation, not before.