Anonymous
03/19/2026 18:02
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
NP - who are you to tell another parent what would have been great for their kid? Check your arrogance.
Sure, it can be great, but it makes students less competitive without the classes and clubs, and this year, Einstein college acceptances are ok, but most of the smarter kids leave for other DCC schools and have far more of an advantage with college acceptances. Its also important to get a good foundation prior to college, and they cannot get that without the course offerings.
Wait, you’re basing this on the Instagram? You know the vast majority of kids haven’t committed yet, right?
No, I'm not basing it off Instagram.
I guess you've been interviewing all the graduating seniors then?
Don't be so hostile. PP made a good point about schools with fewer course offerings providing less opportunity for students.
Einstein has more total course offerings than most MCPS schools per the OLO report. The number of math and science courses is on the low end. Maybe because so many kids interested in these subjects go to Wheaton and Blair through the DCC choice process. Unclear if that will change under the regional model since there will be less flexibility (you have to get into a specific program to go to a different school) and transportation, but a lot of kids might go to BCC which already has lots of IB and AP classes, or Blair which will now have more spots available for Einstein students
Anonymous
03/19/2026 17:58
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
NP - who are you to tell another parent what would have been great for their kid? Check your arrogance.
Sure, it can be great, but it makes students less competitive without the classes and clubs, and this year, Einstein college acceptances are ok, but most of the smarter kids leave for other DCC schools and have far more of an advantage with college acceptances. Its also important to get a good foundation prior to college, and they cannot get that without the course offerings.
Wait, you’re basing this on the Instagram? You know the vast majority of kids haven’t committed yet, right?
No, I'm not basing it off Instagram.
I guess you've been interviewing all the graduating seniors then?
Don't be so hostile. PP made a good point about schools with fewer course offerings providing less opportunity for students.
Anonymous
03/19/2026 17:21
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Northwood does not have an IB program. Does anyone know which science and math AP courses they offer?
See page 260-261:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/OLO/Resources/Files/2026_Reports/OLOReport%202026-2.pdf
Anonymous
03/19/2026 17:19
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:[ this year, Einstein college acceptances are ok
Parent of an Einstein senior, here. Most kids are still waiting on college acceptances. Many the kids who committed early did so because they got incredible scholarships. Unless you're Mr. Trigo, you're talking out your ass.
Anonymous
03/19/2026 17:14
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
No actually he was psyched for two years of IB physics. You sure have got a bee in your bonnet.
Yea, for them. Not everyone wants 2 years or can fit it in their schedule, and AP works best, which is a very different class. They can take away one IB class from each subject and offer AP.
They did that, and it didn't work, so they stopped.
Explain in more detail, please?
They used to offer both AP and IB science classes, but it led to very small classes in each because there wasn't enough interest to sustain both, so they kept IB, because they are required to offer IB classes as an IB school.
Anonymous
03/19/2026 17:13
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Northwood does not have an IB program. Does anyone know which science and math AP courses they offer?
Anonymous
03/19/2026 17:07
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Guys, can you please take this Einstein-specific argument to another thread so the rest of us can actually talk about the regional program model without our posts getting buried and lost?
It's a good example of the likely inequitable results of MCPS's plan for the regional program model, so I'd say it's fair game in this topic. Other examples, whether identifying differences or similarities across schools, likewise might be offered.
Anonymous
03/19/2026 16:40
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
No actually he was psyched for two years of IB physics. You sure have got a bee in your bonnet.
Yea, for them. Not everyone wants 2 years or can fit it in their schedule, and AP works best, which is a very different class. They can take away one IB class from each subject and offer AP.
They did that, and it didn't work, so they stopped.
Why didn’t it work beyond admin are anti ap classes?
Anonymous
03/19/2026 16:36
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
No actually he was psyched for two years of IB physics. You sure have got a bee in your bonnet.
Yea, for them. Not everyone wants 2 years or can fit it in their schedule, and AP works best, which is a very different class. They can take away one IB class from each subject and offer AP.
They did that, and it didn't work, so they stopped.
Explain in more detail, please?
Anonymous
03/19/2026 16:29
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Guys, can you please take this Einstein-specific argument to another thread so the rest of us can actually talk about the regional program model without our posts getting buried and lost?
Anonymous
03/19/2026 16:10
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
No actually he was psyched for two years of IB physics. You sure have got a bee in your bonnet.
Yea, for them. Not everyone wants 2 years or can fit it in their schedule, and AP works best, which is a very different class. They can take away one IB class from each subject and offer AP.
They did that, and it didn't work, so they stopped.
Anonymous
03/19/2026 16:10
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
NP - who are you to tell another parent what would have been great for their kid? Check your arrogance.
Sure, it can be great, but it makes students less competitive without the classes and clubs, and this year, Einstein college acceptances are ok, but most of the smarter kids leave for other DCC schools and have far more of an advantage with college acceptances. Its also important to get a good foundation prior to college, and they cannot get that without the course offerings.
Wait, you’re basing this on the Instagram? You know the vast majority of kids haven’t committed yet, right?
No, I'm not basing it off Instagram.
I guess you've been interviewing all the graduating seniors then?
Anonymous
03/19/2026 13:55
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
NP - who are you to tell another parent what would have been great for their kid? Check your arrogance.
Sure, it can be great, but it makes students less competitive without the classes and clubs, and this year, Einstein college acceptances are ok, but most of the smarter kids leave for other DCC schools and have far more of an advantage with college acceptances. Its also important to get a good foundation prior to college, and they cannot get that without the course offerings.
Wait, you’re basing this on the Instagram? You know the vast majority of kids haven’t committed yet, right?
No, I'm not basing it off Instagram.
Anonymous
03/19/2026 13:54
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
No actually he was psyched for two years of IB physics. You sure have got a bee in your bonnet.
Yea, for them. Not everyone wants 2 years or can fit it in their schedule, and AP works best, which is a very different class. They can take away one IB class from each subject and offer AP.
Anonymous
03/19/2026 13:53
Subject: Size & placement of regional magnet programs set to decimate non-host, non-rich schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just need to insert some facts for the benefit of people who are reading here that “Einstein has no STEM.” They have AP Calc and Stats, and 2-year sequences of IB Chem, IB Bio, and IB Physics. My Einstein grad is thriving in engineering in college. Get some perspective here.
Some kids would prefer more than that and two year sequences make it hard to take other classes. You need to get some perspective as not all kids want or nerf the same thing. Stem is more than math and science. IB is not equal in math. Some kids want engineering, computer science and more. Saying it was enough for my kid, so take what you get while other schools have much more is selfish. All our kids should have the same opportunities. Stem is very limited at Einstein. Einstein would be very disappointed. Wouldn’t it have been great if your engineering student had more access to engineering classes and ap physics which is a standard class for engineering?
NP - who are you to tell another parent what would have been great for their kid? Check your arrogance.
Sure, it can be great, but it makes students less competitive without the classes and clubs, and this year, Einstein college acceptances are ok, but most of the smarter kids leave for other DCC schools and have far more of an advantage with college acceptances. Its also important to get a good foundation prior to college, and they cannot get that without the course offerings.
Wait, you’re basing this on the Instagram? You know the vast majority of kids haven’t committed yet, right?