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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is reasonable for non-DCC parents to care about what the DCC parents might propose if that has an impact on the non-DCC.  This thread early in had some significant negative comments from DCC parents  regarding BCC and Whitman.  Ergo one would expect DCC parents to propose changes that would negatively impact non-DCC.[/quote]

I think you should stop reading this thread and determine how you feel about the MCPS regional program proposal on its merits. Don't worry , the DCC PTAs are mobilizing to advocate for ourselves. I know that may seem unbelievable to you but it is true. You should advocate for what you think is important.[/quote]

I have been following those discussions as well.  I’m happy that the DCC PTA are mobilizing around them.  To me the magnet issues seem to only impact a select few (who can get into magnets/regional programs/whatever we are calling them now) and I therefore am not as moved by the issue (even for my own family).[/quote]

The magnet is a separate issue and most families don't care as there are about 100 slots per grade.  The bonus of the magnet and other programs is because of these programs those schools to offer higher-level courses that all families can try to lottery into.  The lottery system with the DCC affords some kids the opportunity to go to schools that have the classes they need so they don't go without.  The course offerings between your schools and our schools is very different.  [/quote]

But how many kids in the DCC go to a different school than their one assigned by boundary?  That’s still a minority.[/quote]

DP the data I'm aware of which is quite old is that about a third of students go to a different DCC school than their home school.[/quote]

It should never happen. 1/3 rd of school population going to differnet school will result in 1-2 schools getting left behind with sub par course offering due to most motivated kids leaving to other schools. It penalizes students who are left behind due to not winning lottery.[/quote]

At least now you can lottery or try to COSA and its more flexible.  That will change.[/quote]

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