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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. And you will be the difference maker. In an average MCPS school, you'll have to supplement like crazy if the goal is for you kid to leave middle school with a great education.

[b]MCPS is not good at providing high quality instruction in its average schools. Your kid will get C-level academic instruction and experiences, with maybe a bright spot with a teacher/subject or two[/b].[/quote]
You're definitely a troll and have no idea of what you're talking about.  [/quote]

I'm not a troll. I'm an experienced advocate who's shepherded multiple kids through MCPS. I have real lived experiences that have led me to this conclusion.

If you've not been at or experience an average-to-low-performing MCPS school, then you are the one who is trolling.[/quote]

I 100% agree with you.

I am the Asian mom who basically made sure that from K-8, when there is no fear of GPA and pressure of college admissions and where school can be a safe sandbox- I enriched and accelerated my kids in all subjects and also included subjects not taught in MCPS.

I had to be extremely organized so that I could not overwhelm my kids or make them miss out the fun of childhood - friendships, travel, socializing, eating out, sports, ECs, life skills - and at the same time get them into good work and life habitsl.

It took a toll on me because I had to do a lot of research, prep work, lesson plans etc to teach my kids and be self-disciplined.   I did not want to miss the critical period of K-8 and waste these years for my kids.  I did not want doors and opportunities to close for my kids.

BTW - it is not only for average MCPS schools.  Even the best W schools get a B-  and magnet programs only get a B+ from me.   Middle school especially is terrible.  Weakest link.

The kids who are doing well are the kids whose parents are supplementing, enriching, accelerating at home.  Educated parents who are in the know - they make the difference. The others are happy if their kid is getting an A because they are not bothered to even check what their kid is learning.

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