Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Vegas-style gambling with children's futures.

WAY TO GO, MCPS!

What's next - raffle tickets for Valedictorian?

Will you stop. The criteria-based magnets--Blair, RMIB etc.--are not lotteries.

True, but can they fairly differentiate between many of the applicants?

Yes, MAP scores can be a significant discriminator, for example if you're testing 3+ years ahead vs. 1-2 years ahead. People claim straight As are extremely common, but they're not as common as some on these threads claim. And the essays are taken seriously.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like they really need to increase the MS magnet seats. Having so few compared to CES doesn’t seem right - they should have at least the same number of seats.

It’s frustrating when some don’t put in the work and subsequently don’t perform as well get put in the same class as those who did put in the work and need a more rigorous curriculum (ie, ces, MS and HS magnets). And because the lower scoring group aren’t as familiar with more accelerated concepts, they are holding back the group.

I've been saying this for years. The lack of enrichment at that level is a disgrace. Also, programs like Blair SMCS, which are wildly popular, could be replicated a few times over since there are far more kids who are interested and capable than there are seats.

Totally agree! Does it really cost a lot more to broaden the SMCS into home schools to meet students' need?

It makes sense to put one of these programs in a few more schools in key locations like Kennedy.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Vegas-style gambling with children's futures.

WAY TO GO, MCPS!

What's next - raffle tickets for Valedictorian?

Will you stop. The criteria-based magnets--Blair, RMIB etc.--are not lotteries.

True, but can they fairly differentiate between many of the applicants?

Anonymous wrote:Vegas-style gambling with children's futures.

WAY TO GO, MCPS!

What's next - raffle tickets for Valedictorian?

Will you stop. The criteria-based magnets--Blair, RMIB etc.--are not lotteries.

Vegas-style gambling with children's futures.

WAY TO GO, MCPS!

What's next - raffle tickets for Valedictorian?

Actually, according to this document, there is a combination of "lottery" and "criteria" HS programs.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UNdicCl1xkEIsRvmCF6Cqh97D_l7hopICqUszgXZWoM/edit

There is information about the High School selection plan and available programs on the MCPS website. It looks like there is an application and some programs have essays.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Information for the 2022-2023 school year

Grade 8 High School Regional and Countywide Programs Timeline

September 21, 2022 - High School Preview Presentation - Live on MCPS website (available 9/21/22)
October 7, 2022- Application opens on ParentVUE
November 4, 2022- Application deadline
First Week of February 2023- Notification of results

Grade 8 Resources
High School Programs At A Glance for Grade 8. Includes Eligibility and Open House Dates
High School Application Programs Eligibility listed by High School Cluster

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/specialprograms/high/

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like they really need to increase the MS magnet seats. Having so few compared to CES doesn’t seem right - they should have at least the same number of seats.

It’s frustrating when some don’t put in the work and subsequently don’t perform as well get put in the same class as those who did put in the work and need a more rigorous curriculum (ie, ces, MS and HS magnets). And because the lower scoring group aren’t as familiar with more accelerated concepts, they are holding back the group.

I've been saying this for years. The lack of enrichment at that level is a disgrace. Also, programs like Blair SMCS, which are wildly popular, could be replicated a few times over since there are far more kids who are interested and capable than there are seats.

Totally agree! Does it really cost a lot more to broaden the SMCS into home schools to meet students' need?

Anonymous wrote:Sounds like they really need to increase the MS magnet seats. Having so few compared to CES doesn’t seem right - they should have at least the same number of seats.

It’s frustrating when some don’t put in the work and subsequently don’t perform as well get put in the same class as those who did put in the work and need a more rigorous curriculum (ie, ces, MS and HS magnets). And because the lower scoring group aren’t as familiar with more accelerated concepts, they are holding back the group.

I've been saying this for years. The lack of enrichment at that level is a disgrace. Also, programs like Blair SMCS, which are wildly popular, could be replicated a few times over since there are far more kids who are interested and capable than there are seats.

Sounds like they really need to increase the MS magnet seats. Having so few compared to CES doesn’t seem right - they should have at least the same number of seats.

It’s frustrating when some don’t put in the work and subsequently don’t perform as well get put in the same class as those who did put in the work and need a more rigorous curriculum (ie, ces, MS and HS magnets). And because the lower scoring group aren’t as familiar with more accelerated concepts, they are holding back the group.

Anonymous wrote:Some of the High School programs are lotteries. The Math/Science Magnet and the CAP Program are not lotteries.

And since the OP mentioned the CoGAT, they are probably talking about one of those.

Some of the High School programs are lotteries. The Math/Science Magnet and the CAP Program are not lotteries.