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[quote=Anonymous]I have an 8th grader. In 6th grade there was a lot of excitement with returning to school after covid and the new performance space.  My kid had the opportunity to participate in the first theatre production (not as a part of crew but helping with some of the set design leading up to the show). There has been big disappointment because after the first production they realized they did not need as many, so my kid has not been able to make crew (due to so many interested students) and has decided to not even bother trying to avoid the disappointment.

My kid likes the visual arts and in 7th grade due to a teacher being out and a horrible sub did not complete several art projects they were looking forward to.  There is a lot of teacher and staff turnover which is also concerning.  My kid has an IEP and there is a complete change in everyone we are dealing with (counselor, case manager, etc....).  Also, most of the support received related to my kid's IEP have no special education background but from my understanding that might be a broader MCPS issue.

Commumication is lacking. This year they got rid of homeroom and instead have a grade level meeting in the morning.  It was an awkward change with no communication on the purpose for the change or what they are trying to achieve.

My 8th grader is not a big complainer and is generally happy except for the items mentioned above.  The Principal is also responsive to emails.

If going primarily for the visual arts just be aware of the variability in the teachers. My kid has gotten much more out of art classes taken outside of Loiederman.[/quote]

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