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Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

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My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

OK, this poster is the troll who has been posting nonsense on this thread. No summer course in MCPS has 60 students. There aren't 90 assignments.

Probably a disgruntled teen taking the course.

Taking a break from Insta, PP? Do your health homework.

Our health B has about 35 kids, and its 4-6 assignments over what 3 weeks? It a lot but you are compressing a semester into a few weeks. Its miserable.

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Anonymous wrote:It is around 90 assignments in 3 weeks. Some of them more onerous than others

My kid just counted their assignments for Health B. There are 42 total.

Health A was similar.

You're full of it, PP.

I haven't counted, but my kid is doing closer to 90 than 42. Not difficult, but she works hours and hours each day. Of course, she's the kind of kid who has to do everything 'well.' I've been trying to get her to work more efficiently (which is, frankly, slacking off a bit when you have close to 100%) but she won't have anything of it.

Not 92, but there are 4-6 a day, and some are pretty lengthy.

If your kid can't hack something has easy has Health in 3 weeks, it doesn't bode well for her ability to take Honors and AP courses.
Get your kid the help she needs instead of thinking it's someone else's fault.

Of course they can hack it but its sole sucking. Have you looked at the class?

I have, and it's not. My kid has been taking health A and B at the dining room table while I work next to them. I've heard every episode. It won't win any Golden Globes, but it's FINE.

This is my youngest kid. My oldest are in college. Some high school and college classes just have to get done, that's all. You're really way too whiny and sensitive if you think Health A or B is a problem.

Seriously. What a snowflake.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

+1

My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

Most kids don't need an extra period. With seven classes times four years there is enough space in most schedules, unless they're in a special program with extra requirements.

Not if they want to do arts and other things.

4 English
4 Math
4 Science*
4 Social Studies*
4 World Language*
1 Health
1 PE
1 Tech
1 Art
Leaves 4 more slots for other things, and even more if they take fewer than 4 years of science, social studies, or world languages, which are not required all 4 years.

True but kids who are really into art or music (or other areas) want to take a lot more than 4.

That is why there are options for evening and summer health.

Evrry choice has pros and cons. My DS felt it was worth the hassle of online health to take more art.

To each their own.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

+1

My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

Most kids don't need an extra period. With seven classes times four years there is enough space in most schedules, unless they're in a special program with extra requirements.

Not if they want to do arts and other things.

4 English
4 Math
4 Science*
4 Social Studies*
4 World Language*
1 Health
1 PE
1 Tech
1 Art
Leaves 4 more slots for other things, and even more if they take fewer than 4 years of science, social studies, or world languages, which are not required all 4 years.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

+1

My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

Most kids don't need an extra period. With seven classes times four years there is enough space in most schedules, unless they're in a special program with extra requirements.

Not if they want to do arts and other things.

4 English
4 Math
4 Science*
4 Social Studies*
4 World Language*
1 Health
1 PE
1 Tech
1 Art
Leaves 4 more slots for other things, and even more if they take fewer than 4 years of science, social studies, or world languages, which are not required all 4 years.

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Anonymous wrote:It is around 90 assignments in 3 weeks. Some of them more onerous than others

My kid just counted their assignments for Health B. There are 42 total.

Health A was similar.

You're full of it, PP.

I haven't counted, but my kid is doing closer to 90 than 42. Not difficult, but she works hours and hours each day. Of course, she's the kind of kid who has to do everything 'well.' I've been trying to get her to work more efficiently (which is, frankly, slacking off a bit when you have close to 100%) but she won't have anything of it.

Not 92, but there are 4-6 a day, and some are pretty lengthy.

If your kid can't hack something has easy has Health in 3 weeks, it doesn't bode well for her ability to take Honors and AP courses.
Get your kid the help she needs instead of thinking it's someone else's fault.

Of course they can hack it but its sole sucking. Have you looked at the class?

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

+1

My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

Most kids don't need an extra period. With seven classes times four years there is enough space in most schedules, unless they're in a special program with extra requirements.

Not if they want to do arts and other things.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

+1

My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

Most kids don't need an extra period. With seven classes times four years there is enough space in most schedules, unless they're in a special program with extra requirements.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is around 90 assignments in 3 weeks. Some of them more onerous than others

My kid just counted their assignments for Health B. There are 42 total.

Health A was similar.

You're full of it, PP.

I haven't counted, but my kid is doing closer to 90 than 42. Not difficult, but she works hours and hours each day. Of course, she's the kind of kid who has to do everything 'well.' I've been trying to get her to work more efficiently (which is, frankly, slacking off a bit when you have close to 100%) but she won't have anything of it.

Not 92, but there are 4-6 a day, and some are pretty lengthy.

If your kid can't hack something has easy has Health in 3 weeks, it doesn't bode well for her ability to take Honors and AP courses.
Get your kid the help she needs instead of thinking it's someone else's fault.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

+1

My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

OK, this poster is the troll who has been posting nonsense on this thread. No summer course in MCPS has 60 students. There aren't 90 assignments.

Probably a disgruntled teen taking the course.

Taking a break from Insta, PP? Do your health homework.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is around 90 assignments in 3 weeks. Some of them more onerous than others

My kid just counted their assignments for Health B. There are 42 total.

Health A was similar.

You're full of it, PP.

I haven't counted, but my kid is doing closer to 90 than 42. Not difficult, but she works hours and hours each day. Of course, she's the kind of kid who has to do everything 'well.' I've been trying to get her to work more efficiently (which is, frankly, slacking off a bit when you have close to 100%) but she won't have anything of it.

Not 92, but there are 4-6 a day, and some are pretty lengthy.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

+1

My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree that this was without a doubt one of the dumbest things the state has done with respect of education. The idea that so many kids are ruining their summers taking this crap just makes me mad. And so many take it during summers so they don’t give up the opportunity to actually learn something during the school year. Look, kids who want to learn! And we punish them by taking away their summer. I’m not sure who to write to campaign to get rid of this—clearly no one is happy with it. Even the teachers think it is dumb. They should allow kids to test out of it, or substitute AP Psych or Yoga.

+1

My DD who is very detail oriented, has been spending 2-4 hrs a day doing assignments from Health A, and now, Health B. It is really terrible and the cost is crazy too..especially if there are so many students interested, they should lower the cost. There are almost 60kids in DD’s zoom class.
Why can’t they just do an extra period for students who want to take extra class or elective? Then no one would bother doing so much during the summer.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is around 90 assignments in 3 weeks. Some of them more onerous than others

My kid just counted their assignments for Health B. There are 42 total.

Health A was similar.

You're full of it, PP.

I haven't counted, but my kid is doing closer to 90 than 42. Not difficult, but she works hours and hours each day. Of course, she's the kind of kid who has to do everything 'well.' I've been trying to get her to work more efficiently (which is, frankly, slacking off a bit when you have close to 100%) but she won't have anything of it.

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Anonymous wrote:People are making this scheduling out to be a big deal. It’s not. It’s a 3-4 class with synchronous classes 3 days a week for 1.5 hours. After that your kid can determine when they schedule in the homework. If they can’t do that or have a problem with then the simple solution is don’t take the class during the summer.

Health A is mostly a repeat of MS. Health B is a little different. I champion them merging PE/Health/Financial Literacy/Conflict Resolution and Leadership development into a class with the different components each covered over a quarter.

This was my child’s experience with health a this summer. They would spend an hour, at most, after class getting the assignments done. They plan to take health b next summer. Parents here are making way to big a deal of this.