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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is at Churchill and went to TPMS at a time when the final admissions were not lottery based, so I'll be honest: the cohort was stronger (it is still quite strong though).

When we arrived at Churchill I honestly think there was just one other kid who had attended TPMS in their class. My kid was OK with that, but it could be a rough transition back. I think that is a serious thing to consider. I understand there are about 20 "new" kids each year from 8th to 9th.

The academics and environment at TPMS were fantastic. But now there is a new principal (who is good), and the way the classes work are different (and changing again as far as I read on DCUM). Some of the really stellar teachers my kid had are gone now, like the old 7th grade science teacher who also stood up the community service club (I do not know how this is working now so no insult to the current people in those roles).

If I had this decision to make today personally again I think sticking with Hoover would be the smarter choice, but I am not sure that I would have made that choice in your position because the draw of the program is strong (or was for us).

Our family is very happy at Churchill and my child was very prepared for math and science and coding (though is not leaning towards a STEM major). [/quote]

Sadly the new principal has driven away many of the great teachers in the magnet and weakened many of the things that made it great. She has driven a wedge between the administration and families with inept communication. It’s still a good program but I question whether it’s worth a long commute if you have another good option, especially as you’ll only be able to take one elective. [/quote]

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