Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 23:05     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.


But your experience by far is what many and families and students experience. And when folks call for education reform what exactly is it that you want reformed, what do you think are the root causes of the problems, and reasons why they are not already resolved?
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 23:02     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can we mention which East County HS this is? Is it PB?

Blake High School
Some great teachers but leadership and non teaching staff clueless, lazy and dysfunctional. It is a literal zoo in that place.


We love Blake. We love the principal and the one before her. Honestly our experience is nothing like yours. There have been some tough times but we’ve found the school responsive. And the school kids come from the community - MCPS doesn’t make them problematic.


Mcps lawyer has entered the thread
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 22:59     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.


Can discuss more in Politics forum...but that is exactly the mind set of his supporters.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 22:21     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.


I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.


I really think that email sent by Taylor was not a good idea. I'm sure he was pressured by Casa and Identity to make the statement but it was a real liability to make the claims he was making in that email.

And why do it for one group, Hispanics, but not others? This is exactly the hot water MCPS got into when it put out statements about antisemitism but said nothing about anit-Muslim bias. Taylor claimed he wouldn't make those same mistakes and yet here he is, doing exactly the things that got McKnight in trouble.


Taylor did not single out Hispanics in that email. He says that MCPS welcomes undocumented immigrants from any and all countries.

Quoted from the email:

“MCPS does not ask about immigration status or report family information to immigration authorities. Additionally, Montgomery County police do not enforce federal immigration laws. These practices help create a welcoming environment for all families.”


You don’t think that message was largely put out to assuage and reassure the Hispanic community? Are you kidding me?
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 21:51     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 19:37     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.


I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.


I really think that email sent by Taylor was not a good idea. I'm sure he was pressured by Casa and Identity to make the statement but it was a real liability to make the claims he was making in that email.

And why do it for one group, Hispanics, but not others? This is exactly the hot water MCPS got into when it put out statements about antisemitism but said nothing about anit-Muslim bias. Taylor claimed he wouldn't make those same mistakes and yet here he is, doing exactly the things that got McKnight in trouble.


Taylor did not single out Hispanics in that email. He says that MCPS welcomes undocumented immigrants from any and all countries.

Quoted from the email:

“MCPS does not ask about immigration status or report family information to immigration authorities. Additionally, Montgomery County police do not enforce federal immigration laws. These practices help create a welcoming environment for all families.”
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 19:35     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can we mention which East County HS this is? Is it PB?


And what incident exactly. We could give you a multiple choice list.


I just called my daughter. She has no idea there was an incident.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 19:14     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.


I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.


I really think that email sent by Taylor was not a good idea. I'm sure he was pressured by Casa and Identity to make the statement but it was a real liability to make the claims he was making in that email.

And why do it for one group, Hispanics, but not others? This is exactly the hot water MCPS got into when it put out statements about antisemitism but said nothing about anit-Muslim bias. Taylor claimed he wouldn't make those same mistakes and yet here he is, doing exactly the things that got McKnight in trouble.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 19:09     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.


I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 19:05     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:I think you’re describing most MCPS HS unfortunately.


Yeah. We’re not at Paint Branch or Blake and I can relate to lots of things the OP is mentioning. The bathroom situation is ridiculous. The fights are annoying. The ridiculous idea that everyone should take AP classes in the name of ‘Equity’.

MCPS stinks. We still have several more years until our 3rd kid is done.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 19:04     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can we mention which East County HS this is? Is it PB?

Blake High School
Some great teachers but leadership and non teaching staff clueless, lazy and dysfunctional. It is a literal zoo in that place.


We love Blake. We love the principal and the one before her. Honestly our experience is nothing like yours. There have been some tough times but we’ve found the school responsive. And the school kids come from the community - MCPS doesn’t make them problematic.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 19:02     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Mentally ill white progressive end game.

Misery.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 18:58     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can we mention which East County HS this is? Is it PB?

Blake High School
Some great teachers but leadership and non teaching staff clueless, lazy and dysfunctional. It is a literal zoo in that place.


Blake High School has a lot of chaos and mess going on that somehow stays under the radar compared to other schools. I'm not sure how they manage that but I've heard of alarming incidents going on at Blake that have not yet made the news.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 18:54     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:Can we mention which East County HS this is? Is it PB?


Not op but don't kid yourself. Upcountry has same problems.
Anonymous
Post 11/22/2024 18:49     Subject: 6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!
Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.