Anonymous
11/11/2025 21:20
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
Anonymous wrote:WJ would be fine too. There are several trans kids and even a few furries. I'm pretty sure anything goes.
WJ - it's a large school and everyone is able to find their people
Anonymous
11/11/2025 20:18
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
I'm a queer RM grad with lots of trans friends who had a great experience!
Anonymous
11/11/2025 19:17
Subject: Re:Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
RM is accepting (according to my kids who go there). My friend who has a non-binary child says kid is well supported and has a great friend group at Quince Orchard.
Anonymous
11/11/2025 18:45
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
RM has many students who are transgender or gender fluid and an active LGBTQ+ friendly club.
Anonymous
11/11/2025 18:07
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
Anonymous wrote:WJ would be fine too. There are several trans kids and even a few furries. I'm pretty sure anything goes.
+100
Anonymous
11/11/2025 13:35
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
Anonymous wrote:Didn’t raise many eyebrows at Northwood.
My daughter thrived at Northwood after a terrible middle school experience. Principal and counselor were very supportive and even openly addressed issues like dead names not being read at graduation.
Anonymous
11/11/2025 13:22
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
WJ would be fine too. There are several trans kids and even a few furries. I'm pretty sure anything goes.
Anonymous
11/11/2025 13:20
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
Didn’t raise many eyebrows at Northwood.
Anonymous
11/10/2025 10:16
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
Anonymous wrote:I understand this is a divisive and difficult subject for some people to respond to with maturity and tact. However I do need to ask for opinions for those who may have more experience with this situation than I do.
My child is currently a 10th grade student at a MCPS high school. They have expressed to me their desire to transition their gender. I do not necessarily have a problem with this as ultimately I wish for them to live a happy and confident life however that may look. My student has also expressed a desire to change schools for their junior and senior year so they can have a blank slate/fresh start during their transition. We are likely going to hold off on any hormone therapy/surgery options until after high school so this transition will be mainly on paper at this moment. I am aware of the MCPS policy and guidelines for student Gender Identity. I just want to know any specific anecdotal evidence about which schools might be the best for them to attend during this process. Thank you in advace for any productive responses.
Whitman
Anonymous
11/10/2025 09:52
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
I work in the county as a teacher. I am aware of the COSA process and understand what I will have to do.
Anonymous
11/10/2025 09:45
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
I don’t think you can get a COSA just for transitioning genders unless you can show history of bullying.
Anonymous
11/10/2025 09:44
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
^ meant, sits at lunch with... they're all in different classes.
Anonymous
11/10/2025 09:43
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
My daughter at BCC sits with a loose group of friends and friendly acquaintances which has at least one transitioning kid, plus another who goes by a pronoun and a name that do not correspond to their sex at birth. I don't know if there's an actual LGBTQ+ club or support group (there was one at Westland MS, which feeds into BCC). My DD just found this group because they're all artistic, musical, and/or nerdy, which is right up her alley.
But the thing is: anywhere they go, your child can receive rude remarks. Out of thousands of high schoolers, it takes only one insensitive kid to mar your child's experience. So even though I am sure many children are accepting of all differences in every MCPS school... there's going to be an element of luck involved, and your child will need to develop a thick skin.
Best of luck.
But the thing is: anywhere they go, your child can receive rude remarks. Out of thousands of high schoolers, it takes only one insensitive kid to mar your child's experience. So even though I am sure many children are accepting of all differences in every MCPS school... there's going to be an element of luck involved, and your child will need to develop a thick skin.
Best of luck.
Anonymous
11/10/2025 09:29
Subject: Re:Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
Mine who was flirting with being transgender had a good experience at Blake. But, it has changed a lot since then so you might want more recent experiences. However, you are going to have to move in order to get into a different school and unless you move into the area where Blake is the home school (not just an option in the NEC), you might not get it because Blake is really popular right now.
Anonymous
11/10/2025 09:26
Subject: Best HS in MCPS to enroll a transgender student
I understand this is a divisive and difficult subject for some people to respond to with maturity and tact. However I do need to ask for opinions for those who may have more experience with this situation than I do.
My child is currently a 10th grade student at a MCPS high school. They have expressed to me their desire to transition their gender. I do not necessarily have a problem with this as ultimately I wish for them to live a happy and confident life however that may look. My student has also expressed a desire to change schools for their junior and senior year so they can have a blank slate/fresh start during their transition. We are likely going to hold off on any hormone therapy/surgery options until after high school so this transition will be mainly on paper at this moment. I am aware of the MCPS policy and guidelines for student Gender Identity. I just want to know any specific anecdotal evidence about which schools might be the best for them to attend during this process. Thank you in advace for any productive responses.
My child is currently a 10th grade student at a MCPS high school. They have expressed to me their desire to transition their gender. I do not necessarily have a problem with this as ultimately I wish for them to live a happy and confident life however that may look. My student has also expressed a desire to change schools for their junior and senior year so they can have a blank slate/fresh start during their transition. We are likely going to hold off on any hormone therapy/surgery options until after high school so this transition will be mainly on paper at this moment. I am aware of the MCPS policy and guidelines for student Gender Identity. I just want to know any specific anecdotal evidence about which schools might be the best for them to attend during this process. Thank you in advace for any productive responses.