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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MCPS used to be well regarded. It’s now a complete mess.

What’s the likelihood new administration will be able to right the course? What will it take?

Considering moving out of state because it’s been such a nightmare- especially with one kid in special Ed.[/quote]

MCPS is one of the biggest school districts in the country. We have a lot of the benefits and problems that come with a large heterogeneous population (both culturally and socioeconomically). For the record, I have been very pleased with MCPS (no special ed needed). I have two in high school. I've been incredibly impressed by the breadth of options (especially in HS)!

If you're going to a small system in a wealthy area, it's probably going to be a better experience. There, you'll likely get the special ed support as well. [/quote]

Me too! I have two kids who've gotten an incredible education that far exceeds what I had at a W 30+ years ago.[b] One is at SMCS and the other is at RMIB. [/b]These amazing opportunities are there for any who value these things.[/quote]

LOL.  Just consider yourself lucky that your child got in.  There are plenty of well-qualified, bright kids who don't get into a HS Magnet program because there are more kids than seats available.
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I'm the poster who mentioned the breadth of options...I was referring to early college, regional career programs, signature programs, magnets...all of it. There seems to be something for everyone which is not the case in most of the US schools districts. Also, if you are accepted to none of them, you can find your path in high school. There are so many courses offered at every high school!

I graduated from a semi-rural system in Virginia where we only had 6 classes each day in HS and limited options for electives. It's a world of difference![/quote]

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