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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are the magnets considered gifted programs?  If not, I would think that like college, more than test scores would come into play.[/quote]

More than test scores do come into play, which is clearly disclosed on the MCPS website, some parents believe acceptance should be based solely on the test. Some parents from certain schools are upset that there are more students this year. Last year only 800 applied whereas this year 4000+. [/quote]

Well all this shows is there is a HUGE group of high achieving kids getting screwed. Just make it lottery instead. Or better yet, stop the stupid programs that bus these kids everywhere. Why do the gifted kids always get screwed. The6 usually have to decide between a magnet and a sport or music or other activity that can’t do because their school day is longer

Could you imagine if we bussed ESOL kids instead? [/quote]

Anne Arundel County uses a lottery for its magnet programs.  You still have to apply and qualify, but if there are more qualified kids than spots (which there usually are) then they just do a lottery rather than trying to rank kids.  The lottery has *no* preferences - not race, home school, siblings, etc.[/quote]

I really like this idea. Lang Lin and other GCC officers-Is this something that could be raised with MCPS for consideration for next year?[/quote]

We can raise whatever ideas, but the end of the day some high performers will still get screwed.  In this county, we have a large number of kids who deserve proper enrichment.  I don't understand why we are putting a ceiling on our kids if they are able to do better?  If there are 100 kids who meet the benchmark, then only allow 100 kids.  If in a year there happen to be 300 kids, then allow those 300 kids whether it is at the home school or at the regional centers.  I'm so confused as to why we bicker over a few points on some tests to see which kid is smarter than which.  These kids have multiple assessments and grades.  If your kid scores 1% of the nation on multiple tests, for god sake why can't we advocate for all these kids to get the proper curriculum in place for them.  I strongly believe that the central office and the middle schools are responsible for taking the lead to get something solid in place.  We, as their biggest advocates, need to stop arguing and see the larger picture here.  Make all the comments you need on DCUM to help you vent your anger, but I encourage all parents to make sure they take time out to write to MCPS and make the proper appeal.[/quote]

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