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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is a big school but that is how the middle schools work around here, and it makes the transition to HS quite easy.  The facility is fine so I don't think the kids feel it is overcrowded.  The problem we have had is that the teachers vary widely, some (especially in math) are terrific but there are many who are unbelievably poor and the Administration has no interest in getting involved.  The prior Administration was far more responsive so if you get one of the bad teachers, and your child will just based on numbers, it will be a trying experience.  Current Principal is quite weak and a school like Westland needs a strong Principal.  It is not terrible by any means but it could be much better, and there really is no excuse for the poor teachers (losing assignments, never posting on edline, having 8th grade children color maps because that is what they did 20 years ago, teaching from old mimeographed assignments, again because the teacher does not want to change what he or she has been doing).  The early/late lunches are a problem but the kids are supposed to be able to eat snacks in their classrooms, though that is not always observed.      [/quote]

The previous principal, referenced above, will be starting as head of school at Washington Episcopal School next year. They have an excellent middle school which draws many kids who would have attended Westland if they had gone to MCPS. You might want to check it out, and then consider BCC for HS ratger than going private for HS, as you mentioned.[/quote]

Anyone know why he left public for private?[/quote]

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