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Anonymous wrote:Why do some regions have 2 IB schools? This seems redundant.

The breakdowns of which regional programs will be at which high school are on pages 40-42 and I don't see any IB repeats, where do you? (Or are you getting it mixed up with the "asset map" which merely reports on which schools have what right now?)

I was looking at the asset map, but it’s wrong. Einstein currently has the Visual and PERFORMING ARTS Academy but this isn’t noted on the asset map.

According to page 42, does that mean Einstein will finally offer AP Science courses instead of IB?

Because "Local non-centrally managed courses and pathways are not reflected," which is what VAPA is.

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Anonymous wrote:Whoa, the breakdown of which programs will be at which high schools is interesting...

Moving Performing Arts from Einstein to Northwood is a big risk. Their holding school doesn’t even have an auditorium. How can we be assured the new Northwood will have performing arts facilities completed by 2027?

It’s the only reason kids choose Einstein. That sucks.

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Anonymous wrote:Why do some regions have 2 IB schools? This seems redundant.

The breakdowns of which regional programs will be at which high school are on pages 40-42 and I don't see any IB repeats, where do you? (Or are you getting it mixed up with the "asset map" which merely reports on which schools have what right now?)

I was looking at the asset map, but it’s wrong. Einstein currently has the Visual and PERFORMING ARTS Academy but this isn’t noted on the asset map.

According to page 42, does that mean Einstein will finally offer AP Science courses instead of IB?

Looks like they would not have any criteria-based humanities programs? Including making CAP and Poolesville Humanities interest-based?

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Anonymous wrote:Why do some regions have 2 IB schools? This seems redundant.

They don't. Einstein and Rockville will no longer have IB programs, according to slides 40-41.

Or, they just won't have regional IB programs, and could possibly still have local programs a la slide 44. "These pathways may continue if they reflect student interest and impact by way of enrollment, completion and student outcomes."

The slide with about “short term pain” and “long term gain” is disgusting. Both of my kids get screwed with these changes. There is nothing good for either of them in MCPS with these plans.

Anonymous wrote:Why do some regions have 2 IB schools? This seems redundant.

They don't. Einstein and Rockville will no longer have IB programs, according to slides 40-41.

Anonymous wrote:Why do some regions have 2 IB schools? This seems redundant.

The breakdowns of which regional programs will be at which high school are on pages 40-42 and I don't see any IB repeats, where do you? (Or are you getting it mixed up with the "asset map" which merely reports on which schools have what right now?)

Re the boundary studies, all of the bullet points on slide 6 are good to see:

● Include Proposed 6 Region Model in option development
● Prioritize proximity of neighborhoods and communities to schools (this the #1 piece of feedback we have received from community engagement)
● Minimize length of school bus rides and maximize safe walk zones whenever possible
● Avoid disproportionate split articulation whenever possible
● Minimize disruptions for communities who have experienced recent boundary changes and those who experience additional school transitions (primary and intermediate schools)
● Maintain the 80 to 100 percent efficient facility utilization range for middle and high schools included in the boundary study scopes
● Consider costs for resources associated with options (staffing, facilities, transportation, etc.) in order to be fiscally responsible

Let's hope the next round of options will truly reflect these points.

Why do some regions have 2 IB schools? This seems redundant.

Anonymous wrote:Whoa, the breakdown of which programs will be at which high schools is interesting...

Moving Performing Arts from Einstein to Northwood is a big risk. Their holding school doesn’t even have an auditorium. How can we be assured the new Northwood will have performing arts facilities completed by 2027?

Wow. Just wow. Huge changes, not actually seeing what exactly the benefits are of making this massive change. Or what the price tag will be.

Total 32 “to be developed” programs in one year with cost estimates of $160K. Good luck MCPS! President Trump would definitely love your high efficiency!

Whoa, the breakdown of which programs will be at which high schools is interesting...