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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you all for the replies.  They are really helpful.  I also really appreciate your help putting this in perspective -- seeing these kinds of grades was just kind of jarring.  Also, DC really likes school (it is magnet) and classes -- and seemed in control (a lot of "I got this").  DC wants to continue and we'll definitely take your advice this summer (just got the book recommended above).  Thank you for the feedback.    [/quote]

test-in or opt-in magnet?[/quote]

I don’t think there’s opt in magnet for HS in MCPS.[/quote]

Is this a code for race?  URMs can opt in?[/quote]

depends upon how you define magnet

IB is IB is IB. However, in RM, it's a test-in. Opt-in programs are located in schools in the NEC and DCC and in other schools like Seneca.

In schools with opt-in programs, there is a need to support struggling students who want to accept this challenge.  The county signed on to EOS (https://eoschools.org/), which supposedly is helping teachers to work with students struggling in AP and IB classes.  It's BS.  The "training" is a joke, and kids are just pushed into courses. Plus, if a kid isn't reading at level, s/he cannot perform at an advanced level given the amount of readings s/he must tackle each night.

Despite these negative comments, kids in opt-in programs should have supports, as the goal of including these programs in challenging schools is to level the playing field.

But if OP's child is in a test-in program, you basically sink or swim, as those who didn't meet the criteria were supposedly weeded out during the application process.  So OP's child may need some extra supports outside of the school setting.  no shame in that - tips on studying, on organization, maybe a bit of skill-building, etc. [/quote]

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