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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The kids that go to the center are a quirky and odd lot.  Parents of these kids may not want to say that, but it is the case.  We didn't send our DD last year b/c the group of children from her home school were the oddest kids.  An entire class room of these kids could be problematic b/c they are socially awkward and sometimes very strange.

Also, be aware that curriculum 2.0 will be rolled out at the center this fall.  Some might say that the center can and will implement the curriculum with better results than neighborhood schools, but that is doubtful at best.  In reality, MCPS doesn't really support the center anymore so they are beginning to gut it.  In short, a center with the odd kids and without a strong curriculum is less attractive than ever.  Do your homework about the center.[/quote]

Wow!  There are odd kids in all school settings.  There is less bullying and more kindness at the center in our experience.  Most of the children are outgoing, social and have interests outside school - soccer, drama, gymnastics etc.  In other words, the vast majority are bright, social and well-adjusted. 
Are you sure C2.0 will affect all subject areas in the center - I've heard it will impact math in a big way but have not heard about it affecting the other areas at all.  It is a great curriculum and I can't imagine why they would want to mess with it.
Starr is not a big proponent of GT education in the regular school system so the centers might well be the only refuge for the highly advanced learner.  [/quote]

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