Clarksburg High- APPS program

[Anonymous]

Can someone with a kid in this program or was in this program, provide feedback on what it is like? From what I see on the website, the kids are in separate classes? And if so, is this for most of the day or just a couple of classes? Are there tons of homework and are the classes challenging? Finally, what does it take to get in to the program? I know its application only but is it competitive and one of those things where your child really needs to prepare for it in MS?

[Anonymous]

No, the kids are not in separate classes. It's a program for AP classes. All of the APPS students take AP NSL in 9th grade, then another 6 AP classes over 10th through 12th grade plus a "capstone experience" - a guided research project, an internship, a dual-enrollment class (for example at Montgomery College) or a 7th AP class.

As far as I know, almost everyone who completes the application on time gets in, and if you don't get in, you can apply again and get in.

http://chsapps.net/faq/

[Anonymous]

It would be nice if MCPS could streamline some of these special programs APEX, APP, Ulysses. They are all seem sort of similar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if MCPS could streamline some of these special programs APEX, APP, Ulysses. They are all seem sort of similar.

Why? My kid at This High School can't take the program at That High School anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, the kids are not in separate classes. It's a program for AP classes. All of the APPS students take AP NSL in 9th grade, then another 6 AP classes over 10th through 12th grade plus a "capstone experience" - a guided research project, an internship, a dual-enrollment class (for example at Montgomery College) or a 7th AP class.

As far as I know, almost everyone who completes the application on time gets in, and if you don't get in, you can apply again and get in.

http://chsapps.net/faq/

Thanks. In terms of internships, do they help students find internships or are they on their own?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if MCPS could streamline some of these special programs APEX, APP, Ulysses. They are all seem sort of similar.

Why? My kid at This High School can't take the program at That High School anyway.

People moving to the area have to sort through them and the country has to keep track of the difference and plan for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if MCPS could streamline some of these special programs APEX, APP, Ulysses. They are all seem sort of similar.

Why? My kid at This High School can't take the program at That High School anyway.

People moving to the area have to sort through them and the country has to keep track of the difference and plan for them.

Do many people make residential decisions based on high school special programs?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if MCPS could streamline some of these special programs APEX, APP, Ulysses. They are all seem sort of similar.

Why? My kid at This High School can't take the program at That High School anyway.

People moving to the area have to sort through them and the country has to keep track of the difference and plan for them.

Do many people make residential decisions based on high school special programs?

Yes

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if MCPS could streamline some of these special programs APEX, APP, Ulysses. They are all seem sort of similar.

Why? My kid at This High School can't take the program at That High School anyway.

People moving to the area have to sort through them and the country has to keep track of the difference and plan for them.

Do many people make residential decisions based on high school special programs?

Yes

Huh. I wouldn't do that. In fact, I think it would be pretty foolish.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if MCPS could streamline some of these special programs APEX, APP, Ulysses. They are all seem sort of similar.

Why? My kid at This High School can't take the program at That High School anyway.

People moving to the area have to sort through them and the country has to keep track of the difference and plan for them.

Do many people make residential decisions based on high school special programs?

Yes

Huh. I wouldn't do that. In fact, I think it would be pretty foolish.

Why is that foolish? I mean the whole premise of the DCC is so that families can choose the HS that has the special program that interests them.

[Anonymous]

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Why is that foolish? I mean the whole premise of the DCC is so that families can choose the HS that has the special program that interests them.

The DCC is 5 high schools. MCPS has 25 high schools.

Why does it make sense to choose WHERE YOU LIVE based on a high school special program?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Why is that foolish? I mean the whole premise of the DCC is so that families can choose the HS that has the special program that interests them.

The DCC is 5 high schools. MCPS has 25 high schools.

Why does it make sense to choose WHERE YOU LIVE based on a high school special program?

If you talk to any real estate professional, they will verify that educational opportunities are a major factor for buyers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Why is that foolish? I mean the whole premise of the DCC is so that families can choose the HS that has the special program that interests them.

The DCC is 5 high schools. MCPS has 25 high schools.

Why does it make sense to choose WHERE YOU LIVE based on a high school special program?

If you talk to any real estate professional, they will verify that educational opportunities are a major factor for buyers.

A major factor for buyers who have kids who have high school on the horizon, which is a minority of buyers.

[Anonymous]

It affects resale whether you use the schools or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It affects resale whether you use the schools or not.

If all I knew was what I read on DCUM, I would believe that MCPS stands for Montgomery County Property Sales.