Anonymous
Post 09/05/2019 19:51     Subject: Blair or Einstein
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why are the responses about arts programs? Are there academic differences? Administration differences?

Agree, Einstein is the best choice for the arts due to VAPA and VAC.


My kid is not interested in VAPA or VAC.

Which school is better?


“Better” is not a thing here. They’re very different schools, and both fine. Your child is the one to decide which is better for him or her, and then let the DCC choice process work itself out.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2019 10:50     Subject: Blair or Einstein
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Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I was wondering if anyone had insights into the differences in school cultures, teachers, administration, overall high school experience, etc.


They are similar. Bad and bad... For low SES families and kids.


We are not a low income family (we make 400k a year) and we are happy with Blair.


everybody makes 400k or more here


Ha! We're in Bethesda, HHI just over 100K. (and no, we don't feel poor.)
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2019 10:44     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why are the responses about arts programs? Are there academic differences? Administration differences?

Agree, Einstein is the best choice for the arts due to VAPA and VAC.


My kid is not interested in VAPA or VAC.

Which school is better?


It's a matter of scale. Blair is much larger, so has more course offerings, especially in math, science, and computer science. Einstein is much smaller, but offers lots of IB classes which Blair does not. As mentioned earlier, the Einstein principal is new there this year. Look fore more info about the academies described on each school's web site.
Anonymous
Post 09/05/2019 09:28     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why are the responses about arts programs? Are there academic differences? Administration differences?

Agree, Einstein is the best choice for the arts due to VAPA and VAC.


My kid is not interested in VAPA or VAC.

Which school is better?
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 23:44     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Anonymous wrote:Why are the responses about arts programs? Are there academic differences? Administration differences?

Agree, Einstein is the best choice for the arts due to VAPA and VAC.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 17:56     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Why are the responses about arts programs? Are there academic differences? Administration differences?
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 17:02     Subject: Blair or Einstein
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Anonymous wrote:Over 3k! That's alot of kids! I see a new HS being built near Blair in the future.


Its ok, its downcountry. If the upcountry kept their kids upcountry in their fancy schools with their overpriced houses we wouldn't have $3K. But, its ok, its downcountry kids and they don't deserve more.


Are you drunk?
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 16:56     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Anonymous wrote:Over 3k! That's alot of kids! I see a new HS being built near Blair in the future.


Its ok, its downcountry. If the upcountry kept their kids upcountry in their fancy schools with their overpriced houses we wouldn't have $3K. But, its ok, its downcountry kids and they don't deserve more.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 15:24     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Over 3k! That's alot of kids! I see a new HS being built near Blair in the future.


No, they are expanding Northwood.


And Kennedy too.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 14:31     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Anonymous wrote:Over 3k! That's alot of kids! I see a new HS being built near Blair in the future.


No, they are expanding Northwood.
Anonymous
Post 09/04/2019 10:55     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Over 3k! That's alot of kids! I see a new HS being built near Blair in the future.
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2019 22:02     Subject: Blair or Einstein
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Anonymous wrote:How do you tell a theater program is weak vs. strong in MCPS?


One way is to attend the plays and musicals and see the level of engagement of the students and the community. We've been attending Einstein's for a few years, and they've been really impressive all around.


Einstein was invited to perform at a exclusive international theatre festival in Scotland a few years back. Also there Hairspray was extraordinary. Raw talent is nothing without a good teacher.
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2019 19:15     Subject: Blair or Einstein
Anonymous wrote:How do you tell a theater program is weak vs. strong in MCPS?


One way is to attend the plays and musicals and see the level of engagement of the students and the community. We've been attending Einstein's for a few years, and they've been really impressive all around.
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2019 18:27     Subject: Blair or Einstein
How do you tell a theater program is weak vs. strong in MCPS?
Anonymous
Post 09/02/2019 18:04     Subject: Blair or Einstein
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Anonymous wrote:I thought Einstein had a visual arts magnet, not performing?


Einstein also has a stronger dance and theatre program due to VAPA.


Blair mom here. Blair has talented kids, but theatre is weak. Don't know about dance.


Another Blair parent..chorus is also weak.