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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the original poster about not all accepted or qualified kids going to the magnets.  I definitely did not intend to criticize the programs.

I was reacting to the[b] overall opinion of this board which seems to be that every kid that gets in definitely goes to the magnets and that these programs necessarily give students an advantage in college courses.[/b] I don't think either of these things are true.

The other thing that tends to be forgotten is that there are a lot of new students coming in every year.  Remember that a child has to be in district in 8th grade to attend the magnets.  [b]There are many qualified students that enter the district every year that only have the option of their home schools.[/b]

Again, I apologize if anyone thought I was criticizing the magnet programs.  [/quote]

Your first point is true - not every kid that gets in attend for various reasons. 
Your second point partially true. Magnet kids are better prepared for colleges. Generally speaking, their performance level is higher than non-magnet kids. 
Your third point... Well, there are many students that enter the district every year after the 8th grade entrance exam. I don't know how  you can say there are "many qualified students". I doubt that but no one really knows. [/quote]

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