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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is an honors science program, a world politics program, and an arts program, all of which have limited admissions that are competitive.  I don't think there is anything wrong with a competitive entry program - not everyone gets in so that there can be a smaller class with more focus.  That said, Potomac has let that approach spread, so there are now barriers to a number of other honors courses.  In theory, those are just intended to make sure the student can handle the work but with things like AP English (or its equivalent, now that Potomac dumped APs), but that is overkill.  Kids should be able to challenge themselves if they want (maybe subject to parent approval).  Some of the admins are a little power crazed.  It is exceedingly irritating to have the school talk about mental health/pressure so frequently and then create all these extra stressors.  [/quote]

In support of the PP's comments above, the school profile used for college admissions is publicly available.  If you review carefully, you will see contrasts in approach to say, for example, the public schools'.

Potomac limits AP (now advanced) coursework (primarily junior/senior year), requires approvals for advanced coursework, etc.  Potomac has a curriculum that is highly structured with limited electives until senior year.  Students can choose athletics, art/music, and as described, apply for the small honors programs in the concentrations.  There really isn't much curriculum planning happening until the upper grades, and juniors are not able to always get into the classes they want, as seniors have priority.

https://www.potomacschool.org/academics/college-counseling/school-profile[/quote]

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