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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a memo posted on the MCPS board docs website that explains the phased roll-out of the upcoming changes. Next year the following will happen:

? Universal review in Grade 8;
? Strong local school programs;
? Expansion of countywide IB program to additional schools;
? Two regional comprehensive college and career schools, Upcounty and Downcounty; and
? Streamlined marketing, application, selection, and notification processes.

From the memo, it seems like they plan to keep existing programs (e.g., RM, Blair, Poolesville) and expand seats or duplicate some of those programs on a regional basis within the next 5 years. Kids would be bused to regional centers. Biggest changes next year are universal screening, expansion of the RMIB program to 3 other schools and streamlining the application/notification process.[/quote]

I forgot to add this quote from the memo:

[quote]In fall 2019, MCPS will introduce specified regions for programs offered outside local high schools. In collaboration with staff in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), Department of Transportation, and Department of Facilities Management, the regions will be defined to create a potential for [b]reduced bus rides where transportation is provided[/b], and increased proximity to programs. [b]The areas will be balanced demographically and in number of high school students within each region[/b]. [/quote]

I think this means that the existing programs may become regional programs and additional programs will open in different areas. Thoughts?[/quote]

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