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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What "reputation" are you refering to?

If it's the Ivy strivers disdain at the lack of upper college level courses, that doesn't matter for Bridge. [/quote]

Yes and no. Most Bridge kids aren't striving for an Ivy, but many are getting college-ready, or at least my kid. As my child is at Churchill, I do believe that he is hurt by being in Bridge since they are not offered honors-level classes. You know the complaint of honors for all, like honors English 9 and all? Bridge kids don't have that option. Therefore, Bridge students will have a lower weighted GPA before you even start comparing them. Then, when they apply to college, they are still compared to all of the kids in their grade level who have had honors/AP options since freshman year. Kids like mine need the smaller classes and behavioral support, but can absolutely handle the advanced coursework should it be offered.

I say this because it might actually be a help to be in the Paint Branch or Gaithersburg clusters as far as college goes. I wouldn't worry about the schools as far as safety- Brindge kids are separated. but do consider if your child needs advanced academics, that Bridge cannot meet that. [/quote]

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