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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. Thank you!

My kid is confused and is unsure what to choose. Sometimes DC says they want to be a writer/author. Sometimes DC shows interest in Science related stuff. DC is a Math loving kid. If DC got Clemente this would be a no brainer and DC would have chosen Clemente.

Re: commute, it takes us 35 min to Parkland and 25 to MLK. Parkland now offers a central bus service (since last year) and DC can catch that bus from home school or a nearby elementary school.

If we were thinking of the future, [b]what kind of jobs do people who study Humanities do? [/b]

DC has a 260 on Map-M and a 229 on Map-R.

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Any jobs. All jobs. There are no jobs where studying Humanities is a disadvantage.[/quote]

It will not be a disadvantage, yes. But what is the point of doing Humanities English, History and Media if you want a job in tech. I'm trying to figure out which school is a better choice since DC doesn't want to make the decision. [/quote]

Just flip a coin. It’s middle school.  You have no idea how well your child will respond to coursework.   Parkland will not help your child get into a STEM or tech program on its own;  it’s not that rigorous - its acceptance is not based on ability.  You can take geometry and physics in 8th grade there, but only if you are on track and have taken pre-recs.   I cannot speak for the other program but if your child doesn’t know what they want, then they have no idea what they want for high school.  Let them go where it’s a better fit socially and where they have more interest in the subjects.   [/quote]

+1. You are overthinking this.[/quote]

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