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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is why I sent my child to a Catholic middle school. The writing in public school leaves a lot to be desired. STEM is better at his Catholic school too. [/quote]

Not at the high school level. Only large public school systems with lots of funds can offer the variety they have.
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My kids went to a public magnet.  The variety of STEM classes was amazing and I appreciate the incredible opportunities they were given.  However, I'm not sure that variety is the only determinant for "better".

I have no direct experience,  whatsoever with private schools.  My  thoughts are therefore conjecture based on heresay.

I believe that MCPS is weak in it's general math, and to a lesser degree, science instruction.  My understanding is that private schools tend to provide a stronger background.  If a student can't pass an Algebra final (which many MCPS students couldn't - at least before finals were eliminated), they're not going to be ready for Physics, let alone Optics, Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, etc.  For those students, getting a solid foundation that allowed them to tackle a rigorous course might be better, even if there were less courses for them to choose from.[/quote]

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