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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand why there are all these complaints that the opportunities like the MS magnet should be available to all students, but when schools try to replicate magnet classes at the home MS, people complain that their kid should go to the specific MS magnet program. Isn't that what MCPS is trying to do? Have the MS magnet experiences at all MS?
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The accelerated/enriched classes MCPS is introducing into home middle schools are not the same as the MS magnet experience at Takoma/Eastern or Clemente/MLK.  At the MS Magnets, there are three specialized magnet-level classes with an integrated curriculum taught by experienced magnet teachers who have a passion for what they do. Also, there is either a comp sci or media class, depending on which program the student is in, that is not offered in home middle schools. In addition, there are amazing field trips and opportunities in the magnet programs that are not replicated at the home middle schools. So MCPS isn't replicating the programs in the local MS--at least not yet. It's providing accelerated and enriched instruction, which is certainly meeting a need. But let's not confuse it with the curriculum/instruction/opportunities that are offered in the MS Magnets.

One other off-topic thought to consider: the MS Magnets are a 3-year program. I've only heard/read MCPS policy on the local MS accelerated/enriched classes with regard to 6th grade. Does anyone know what they plan to offer in 7th and 8th grades? [/quote]

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