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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a test in program but we have no idea how selective it is.  [/quote]

Every established MCPS magnet started under the same circumstances. Someone has to be first!  [/quote]

yes - and that's why I love the idea of these new programs, but would be happier waiting a bit to see how it shakes out. Great it's there, but maybe not so great to be in the first (or second or third) cohort. CAP is a known quantity and maybe the Kennedy IB will be awesome, but it's an unknown at this point. Commute would also be a factor, I suppose... What's the principal of Kennedy like? That would affect my decision, too...[/quote]
RM is half the distance to Churchill than Kennedy.  From a commute and busing standpoint, it would make more sense to have RM be a regional center for Wootton and Churchill.[/quote]

The building is already 20% over capacity. [/quote]

[b]With a county wide magnet that apparently is about to end.[/b]  It would not make sense for RM to be a regional center for 2 W schools when the point of the regional centers was to spread out high performing kids to low performing schools.[/quote]

"Richard Montgomery High School will remain a countywide application program 
for the foreseeable future, as the Grades 9 and 10 programs are built at the three new regional 
programs. Outcomes in the regional programs will be analyzed each year as students approach 
entry into the IB Diploma Program. In the interim, students with an interest in the IB application 
program will be able to apply to the regional program in their region, with transportation provided 
(Attachment B), and additionally, will have the opportunity to apply to the countywide program 
at Richard Montgomery High School. Notably, there will be additional seats available for local 
students at each of the four IB application programs."

From the Sept. 10, 2019 BOE meeting.[/quote]

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