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[quote=Anonymous]I have a 6th grader that just started at TPMS, coming from CJMS cluster.  So far disappointed and troubled by the magnet curriculum:

1.  Lack of rigorous approach in computer science (apparently no CS background required of teachers, no curriculum standards only "guidelines", implementation of guidelines teacher-dependent).  Through grapevine have heard an older grade parents wrote a letter to school with concerns about the program as well.  My child reports being bored and finds 6th grade CS way too easy--he finds material 3-4th grade level (done through outside supplementation.)
2.  Investigation into mathematics--Program much slower pace than expected and no sufficiently challenging.  If children were selected into magnet based on advanced math scores they should be exposed to more accelerated pace/material?  
3.  Science curriculum appears on target so far
4.  Non-magnet humanities program has been a pleasant surprise :)

Anyone else facing similar issues?  Is anyone aware of changes to the CS program? Since we are faced with a long commute for the sake of the magnet program, wondering if it makes sense to stick with it given the areas of concern.  Prior forums mentioned lack of after-school clubs at CJMS compared to TPMS, but that has certainly expanded.[/quote]

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