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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree that MCPS schools continue to be in decline, and it will take a significant decision and concerted effort by new leadership (and engaged parents) to stem the decline and put the school system on a positive trajectory again.  If you do decide to keep your kids in MCPS, consider gauging for yourself how well they can read and write. (Effective reading and writing seems to not be a priority for MCPS). Also look at the state of Maryland standardized test scores (MCAP, I think) that are mailed to parents once or twice a year, and ask whether you are satisfied with your students' demonstrated level of proficiency on these. Also look at the State of Maryland report cards (available online) for your kids' schools. In my case, I am disappointed in both my kids' MCAP scores and the state of Maryland report card for their schools. Both are well below what I would expect given the superior grades my kids' receive on their report cards and the reputation of the schools as being some of the best in MCPS. Also pay attention when and if the school principal presents the results of their school on the Maryland report card. Our elementary principal tried to spin the results as a positive and didn't seem forthcoming about the negatives in the results until they were pressed on this in a public forum. All in all, I don't believe MCPS is invested in helping each individual student reach their full potential. MCPS does not see individuals -- only groups. I don't have any experience with private school in the area---yet. But maybe this is a fundamental difference between public and private nowadays. Or maybe not. Many of the same factors that have caused this decline in MCPS are acting on private schools as well.[/quote]

[b]All in all, I don't believe MCPS is invested in helping each individual student reach their full potential. MCPS does not see individuals -- only groups. [/b]

+1... Makes me sad to write this, but our kid is a good student, more quiet and has been very overlooked and written off by MCPS teachers when struggling with academics or social/emotionally- basically when having issues, counselors/teachers are like "they're doing fine and not failing out." Like that's what only matters are grades--what about social emotional health that MCPS always talks about? I feel like DC is just a # at MCPS, bec it's too big and not enough teachers and asst teachers. Not the teachers' fault --but where does the MCPS budget go?? This is at one of the MCPS highly rated ES that our neighbors/friends talked up for years.
I am very involved in the school (PTA and active volunteer) and am so disappointed and considering private for MS. DC loved learning until this year but hates school now, at age 10.  I wish I didn't have to even consider private. Considering private for more attention, smaller class sizes, and ability to dialogue when needed w/teachers and so that teachers really know my child and their support and challenge needs in partnership with our family. Kid has to do the work, but want teachers that believe in my kid. DC needs both challenge and support and I am not confident that MCPS can provide this.[/quote]

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