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[quote=Anonymous][quote=neuropoetry]We are moving to the Bethesda area sometime over the summer from Westchester County (New York). We have a DS entering 6th grade in the Fall (2021).

We are looking for a school who has a solid administration that supports teachers and students, as well as, nurturing, enthusiastic teachers.

Additionally we are looking for a middle school who has a strong orchestra program (he is an avid violin player), computer science/technology and art program. It appears that all the MCPS schools are amazing, but are there specific middle schools that might standout in these areas? We know Middle School years are a difficult couple of years to navigate.

Lastly, due to the eLearning a lot of the normal curriculum is not posted on individual middle schools websites because their websites are dedicated to eLearning - which is understandable. From the MCPS grade 6 curriculum page there appears to be up to 6 different Coding, Engineering and Robotics Design STEM electives  - but they are not offered at all middle schools. Can you share what is offered in what middle schools from your personal experiences? And will DS have to choose among orchestra, computer science and art?

Thank you!
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We moved here from Rockland County, NY & out our kids attended North Bethesda Middle School & Walter Johnson High School.

Both play in orchestra, both strong in STEM & both found their "tribe" of friends very, very early.

We're thrilled with NBMS & WJ, but you should look at all of the schools in Bethesda... you honestly can't go wrong with any of them.

Welcome (soon) to our neighborhood! 🥰[/quote]

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