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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is all really disheartening to hear as the parent of an incoming 6th grader who thrived in ELC but didn't draw a spot at Eastern despite being in the pool.  He's assigned to HIGH for 6th grade, which I've heard is decent. He reads independently for fun and at a high level, but there's no real substitution for being taught to analyze text.

Are there better ELA options in high school? I'm a bit concerned that not getting a magnet spot now means my kid will be at a big disadvantage then, because peers who did attend Eastern will be miles ahead.

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I wouldn't necessarily worry about HS at this point, particularly because your child is in a whole cohort of kids who might have thrived at a magnet but didn't get "lucky."

But one thing I would strongly advise you do is get involved in advocating for true Honors English to return to MCPS high schools. If you and others start now, you might have some impact by the time your child enters 9th grade. Right now, there is no differentiation for English until 10th or 11th grades. In 9th (and sometimes 10th) the only option is "Honors English 9" and "Honors English 10." That means every kid, no matter their level, is in the same English class. No cohorting, no differentiation.

It's a new policy, and there's still time to push back. [/quote]

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