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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Given that CAP is currently a regional program, why wouldn’t they at the very least keep it for region 1? [/quote]

It’s listed as a criteria-based regional program in the latest slide. They haven’t said how big it will be, though. At the last BoE meeting they said RMIB will only accept about 60 kids per year (down from over 100) so I’m sure they’ll cut CAP and SMCS at Blair, too.

Also, the communications programs in other regions are listed as interest based, not criteria based. MCPS hasn’t given details for those but they probably won’t be as robust as CAP.[/quote]

This will depend on the boundaries, too. 3 out of the 4 options leave Blair at 100% utilization, so I don't know how they'd have a meaningful cohort for 2 magnet programs if Options A, C, or D are chosen.

What do people think of the idea of moving CAP to Northwood to create space for more seats at SMCS?[/quote]

There is 0 chance Blair people are going to give up CAP. CAP and SMCS are their sacred cows that can't be moved. We could have moved CAP and SMCS to Kennedy years ago to help alleviate overcrowding.[/quote]

I was under the impression that SMCS was the really prized shining star.

Regardless, for people who care about keeping even 1 strong program at Blair, they should advocate for the Boundary Option B so that there's room for it.[/quote]

I agree with you that SMCS is really what the folks who want a prestigious magnet option care about.[/quote]

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