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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Correct me if I am wrong but MCPS is not recreating SMCS at 4 more schools.  They are launching STEM programs.  We have no idea how close that will be to the existing SMCS.   [b] 9 period day? Block Scheduling? Functions?  Organic Chemistry?  Math Phys?[/b]  [/quote]

The bolded parts do not present in the STEM program. For transportation, the 9th period is eliminated. Math starts at algebra 2, so grade 10 will be precalc. As function covers both, it will be gone. Organic chemistry, if there’s one in the future, will likely be moved to the biomedical science program. Don’t think about math physics. Right now it can only collect enough enrollment every other year.

The top students will compete more on ECs with their own resources as they cannot differentiate through choosing more challenged classes.

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So STEM is the normal college bound path with maybe a few extra CS electives.  No need for highly trained staff.  [/quote]

Yes. MCPS calls it STEM from the very beginning because they know clearly they cannot replicate 6 SMCS. They lie on repeatedly saying Blair SMCS will not be gone. But now you can see it’ll be replaced by the new mediocre STEM program. [/quote]

It will be up to the principal. They are putting the stem at the schools already with strong stem so they don’t need to make any changes.  [/quote]

This is absolutely BS. Currently at SMCS the juniors and seniors can select from the following electives:
CS: Programing advanced topic (video game programing and future programing language), machine learning, modeling simulation, computer graphics, cyber security, software design
Phys: quantum phys., thermodynamics, optics, astronomy, math physics (MVC pre-requisite or concurrently), robotics
Math: MVC, linear algebra, discrete math, complex analysis, adv. geometry
Chemistry: analytical chem, organic chem, material science, bio chem
Bio: marine bio, immunology, bio chem, neuroscience, Entomology

Tell me other than Poolsville and Blair, what other host HSs have the capability to offer these courses? As an example, Wootton doesn't offer anything on advanced math other than MVC.[/quote]

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