Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'm zoned for QO and I wish the school would emphasize academics more than the football team.
By doing what? What would that look like?
Having more academic clubs
Celebrating academic success
Having the front entrance not full of sports trophies and a huge sign about winning
QO currently has Book Club, Computer Club, Debate Club, Educators Rising Club, Minority Scholars Program, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society), Engineering and Robotics Club, Horticulture Club, Litmag Club, Quiz Bowl Team, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, STEM Club, WiSTEM (to foster gender parity in STEM), Women in Engineering, STARS (Student Tutoring & Athletic Resources), in addition to several leadership clubs, Chess Club, other gaming clubs, numerous cultural clubs, DECA and multiple other business clubs, multiple hobby clubs, multiple mental health clubs, multiple clubs to support LGBTQ+ students, several religion based clubs, at least one health club, and a club for future healthcare workers. QO offers many sports besides football. QO also has numerous activities in the performing arts as well.
What academic clubs would you like to see added?
MCPS doesn’t rank class standings and students’ grades are protected by privacy policies. Academic success has never been celebrated in the same way as sports championships are celebrated. Academic teams might win trophies, but mostly, academic celebrations have been limited to making Honor Roll, maybe being invited to a banquet, recognizing valedictorians at graduation.
Sports, on the other hand, are spectator events open to the public. Games/matches are considered entertainment and may include performances by a band, cheerleaders, dance team, etc. Somebody is declared the winner. A team’s record is public information. Trophies are awarded to champions. Schools tend to have trophy display cases in prominent places. What else are you going to do with trophies? If you have a dominant team, you’re going to show that off. Football powerhouses draw the most attendees and raise the most money out of all school related events. Successful football programs often fund other sports. Obviously, QO is going to celebrate its signature football program, which draws the local community together, generates a profit, and wins championships.
Academic competitions don’t draw hundreds of spectators and generate substantial revenue. You can’t compare the two.