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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most kids who attend magnet programs are smart, but not geniuses. And I’m not  saying this out of jealousy. My DC was accepted into two for HS and declined. DC is very bright, but I would not call him brilliant. He is doing great in home HS and able to take all advanced classes.
 Blair is not the only magnet program. There are tons, as well as special education programs at various schools.  Some serve a real need. Others provide general education and half an hour of social skills a day for those who attend.  The problem is not necessarily the extra cost of these programs, but the extra cost of transportation and other expenses. Literally millions and millions of extra dollars to bus kids all over the county, [b]and in many cases they could get a very similar experience in their home school.[/b]  Given the current situation, I think send most to their home school and save the money for programs that will benefit all kids in mcps. Why should magnet kids take up twice the resources as kids going to their home schools?
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Just because your own child could receive a comparable education in their home school, and did not require the differentiated instruction of a magnet, does not make the same true for other kids. [/quote]

My kid took algebra in 6th.. the magnet isn't necessary if the school puts the effort into all the kids needs.[/quote]

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