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[quote=Anonymous]Eastern overall is a pretty good school - if you're in the magnet program. Many of the teachers in the program are kind and understanding, while also being strict. Of course, there are always different relationships that different students have with the teachers, but all in all, many of them are pretty good at what they do. As a magnet kid, I can say that this program (which I'm still in the middle of) definitely helped me grow academically. My writing is a lot better, and I've had the chance to develop skills that range from shooting footage to philosophy of a sort. However - if you or your child is extremely sensitive to criticism, you should be wary, because while the teachers are great and friendly and understand if you have anything going on, they won't hold back on healthy criticism. Another note about the magnet program - it gives you the opportunity to participate in county or statewide contests, which is amazing and promotes teamwork, as well as real-life skills. Another nice thing about the magnet program is the amount of diversity. I've gotten the chance to meet people from all different cultures, and have a pretty diverse friend group. One con about the magnet program, though, it can make kids extremely stuck up and leave them feeling superior. If you are a magnet parent, or even a teacher, I would advise you to talk about how all of the students are equal, no matter which program you are or are not in.

One thing to keep in mind, though, is that while the magnet program is great, the non-magnet is less so. As a magnet student, I have seen many examples where teachers are more friendly to magnet kids than other students. For example, if a magnet kid gets into a fight with a non-magnet kid, the teacher will most likely side with the non-magnet. Additionally, the magnet program and the rest of the school feel rather disjointed. I don't really know any nm kids except for one. This isn't because I'm actively avoiding them, it's just that I don't get the opportunity to socialize with them. I will say, though, being able to socialize with like-minded people has enabled me to find some really great friends. Another con- there have been issues with fights and I hear about drug issues as well. I have often been stuck in the hallway, and once got body-slammed into a locker because somebody mistook me for somebody else. However, these fights typically aren't very bad so long as you avoid offending random people in the hallway. If you use your manners and don't act extremely snobby, you should be fine. Additionally, most of my non-magnet teachers are really great, and I haven't really had any issues with bad teachers.

Now let's talk about the physical school. It's gotten pretty bad, especially when compared to other magnet schools such as Takoma Park. You regularly see cockroaches, and sometimes mice and mold. Some of the lockers are very hard to open, and the bathrooms have a massive amount of graffiti and the toilet fixtures are sub-par. The non-magnet program doesn't get enough funding, to the point where we have to use half-broken arrows in p.e., or there are classes being taught in the middle of the hallway. I think that this school desperately needs a renovation and more funding.

Overall, if you are a magnet kid, this school will be amazing for you. If not, I suggest trying to find another school to go to.

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