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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We moved from a smaller but wealthier school district.  It was wealthy but couldn't provide gifted programs because it didn't  have enough gifted students.

DC was in the magnet programs in MCPS.  Grateful for that.  My other DC is not in any magnet program but they have the option to take a variety of AP classes.

Having stated that, I do think MCPS doesn't focus enough on academics  and instead pays too much attention to non academic programs.  Grade inflation is not helping these kids, and neither is the little to no HW policy, especially for math.

I'm also tired of all the scandals and safety issues that MCPS can't seem to deal with, most likely because they don't want to appear  racist, but they don't seem to realize that most of the issues impact minority  students the most.

I will be happy to be done with mcps in two years. I have seen it go downhill fast in the past 12 years.[/quote]

That's so weird. My kids education from MCPS today seems 1000x better than mine 30 years ago. [/quote]
Honest question.  How is it better?[/quote]

They study far more advanced subjects and are reading and writing at much higher level than was common back then. This may not be everyone's experience but my point is amazing opportunities exist for anyone who is interested. [/quote]

Amazing opportunities only exist for a small handful of kids...not the masses[/quote]

Our school stops math at calculus.  The arts are basic.   The amazing experiences we have are outside and we have to send our kids to college senior year because of the lack of classes.  At some schools yes, others no. [/quote]

But since you can do the DE classes free of charge then opportunity does exist.  Are there enough kids to field a class beyond Calculus? If so, the school community should bring this up with the school leadership and note they need a class.  If there is not enough, the taking a DE class at the college or a online class from another school is the best use of MCPS resources.[/quote]

How do we get our child there who is not of driving age there?  And, why should we when other schools offer it and ours doesn't.  And, how would that work with other classes?  Can you take off in the middle of the day to drive your kid 30-45 minute each way no traffic plus wait for the class?[/quote]

Ride On bus is free for students.  Take the course online.  Some HS sites offer classes.  Speak with your schools DE coordinator for the best options.

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Ride on bus would take 2 hours each way and not anywhere close to us.  It is a minimum of 75 minutes assuming there is no wait for the bus/metro - two buses and a metro ride.  So, that's an all day thing when you include transportation and a class.  And, the online don't fit in a schedule if you have after school activities.  There are no good options.  MCPS should not put kids on advanced tracks if they cannot offer advanced classes later on. And, if online is so bad, why is online ok at MC but not the MVA.[/quote]

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