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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What is the difference between the three IB programs in Montco?

The point of the IB is that there is no difference. Possibly some schools offer more HL choices than others, or different SL electives but that's also subject to interest. The core programs are the same.

Why is RMIB selective and the others not?

The regional IBs are also selective. RMIB has the "reputation" and the legacy behind it after years of only accepting the top 10% of applications countywide... but there are a few things to know about the regionals.

1.) They're all based at schools that have offered two year (11th and 12th) IB programs for years and have staff who are trained and experienced teaching those courses to a group of self -selecting students.

2.) There are still some schools that offer the two year IB program application free: Einstein and BCC are the two I know.

3.) The first kids in the cohorts are in their sophomore year now.

4.) Yes, they're probably easier to get into. As someone who has a kid who can be an underachieving genius, I appreciate that there is an opportunity for them to receive the academic rigor they need without the pressure cooker of an environment full of kids who freak out if they get a B. Also as someone who has a kid who can be an underachieving genius with weaknesses and strengths, I appreciate how much the staff has gone above and beyond to meet my child at their level and help them get to the next... Even with last year's virtual hell.

Re #2 on your list: I think Rockville HS also has IB for anyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid got into Blair STEM, RMIB, and CAP. He thinks he wants to do the STEM magnet, and Blair is more conveniently located for us, but which should be choose?

He's at the TPMS magnet now with straight As for all 2.5 years, and thinks it's easy, so he's worried about suddenly having a big workload at high school and not being able to handle it. (The only class he ever had to work hard on and study in is Spanish III.) He definitely has a STEM orientation, but he's brilliant all-around.

For a TPMS Magnet kid with these choices, I would choose between Blair STEM and RMIB Let your kid decide. They usually know best. That's what we did with our kid and it was a good decision.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My kid got into Blair STEM, RMIB, and CAP. He thinks he wants to do the STEM magnet, and Blair is more conveniently located for us, but which should be choose?

He's at the TPMS magnet now with straight As for all 2.5 years, and thinks it's easy, so he's worried about suddenly having a big workload at high school and not being able to handle it. (The only class he ever had to work hard on and study in is Spanish III.) He definitely has a STEM orientation, but he's brilliant all-around.

For a TPMS Magnet kid with these choices, I would choose between STEM and RMIB Let your kid decide. They usually know best. That's what we did with our kid and it was a good decision.

Although with the CAP program, a kid can take some of the STEM classes offered in the magnet even if they aren't in the magnet. But students not in CAP can't take the CAP main classes or the CAP electives. So if he also enjoys the humanities, he could still take some challenging Math, Science, and Technology classes while being in CAP. But if he is hard core STEM, then yes - go for the magnet. RMIB looks amazing for a kid who is looking for alot of structure, but the commute may be a huge negative. Congrats on having to make this tough decision!

[Anonymous]

post your DC’s MAP scores, please (unless they are embarrassingly low)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid got into Blair STEM, RMIB, and CAP. He thinks he wants to do the STEM magnet, and Blair is more conveniently located for us, but which should be choose?

He's at the TPMS magnet now with straight As for all 2.5 years, and thinks it's easy, so he's worried about suddenly having a big workload at high school and not being able to handle it. (The only class he ever had to work hard on and study in is Spanish III.) He definitely has a STEM orientation, but he's brilliant all-around.

What are the top five careers he can imagine himself in?
What were his favorite three classes in middle school?
What gets him excited?
Does he tinker with things in his free time and get excited about science or is he more of a language/current events/debate type personality?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the difference between the three IB programs in Montco?

The point of the IB is that there is no difference. Possibly some schools offer more HL choices than others, or different SL electives but that's also subject to interest. The core programs are the same.

Why is RMIB selective and the others not?

The regional IBs are also selective. RMIB has the "reputation" and the legacy behind it after years of only accepting the top 10% of applications countywide... but there are a few things to know about the regionals.

1.) They're all based at schools that have offered two year (11th and 12th) IB programs for years and have staff who are trained and experienced teaching those courses to a group of self -selecting students.

2.) There are still some schools that offer the two year IB program application free: Einstein and BCC are the two I know.

3.) The first kids in the cohorts are in their sophomore year now.

4.) Yes, they're probably easier to get into. As someone who has a kid who can be an underachieving genius, I appreciate that there is an opportunity for them to receive the academic rigor they need without the pressure cooker of an environment full of kids who freak out if they get a B. Also as someone who has a kid who can be an underachieving genius with weaknesses and strengths, I appreciate how much the staff has gone above and beyond to meet my child at their level and help them get to the next... Even with last year's virtual hell.

Re #2 on your list: I think Rockville HS also has IB for anyone.

True, and Seneca Valley does as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid got into Blair STEM, RMIB, and CAP. He thinks he wants to do the STEM magnet, and Blair is more conveniently located for us, but which should be choose?

He's at the TPMS magnet now with straight As for all 2.5 years, and thinks it's easy, so he's worried about suddenly having a big workload at high school and not being able to handle it. (The only class he ever had to work hard on and study in is Spanish III.) He definitely has a STEM orientation, but he's brilliant all-around.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Please share the MAP scores as well , my DC is in grade 7 , and we will get some idea about the system.

How will my child's MAP score be of any use to your 7th grader?

It's always useful to know how high the bar is raised.
I bet they look not only at 8th grade scores but at MAP-M scores in previous years.

We had one year at 99tb percentile, most years between 90th-97th, but two years as low as 60th.

The tests are just one moment in time. Collecting the most recent scores to estimate where "the bar" is useless

The administrators and teachers that have worked with 10s of thousands of students really seem to understand this much better than parents with a few children of their own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid got into Blair STEM, RMIB, and CAP. He thinks he wants to do the STEM magnet, and Blair is more conveniently located for us, but which should be choose?

He's at the TPMS magnet now with straight As for all 2.5 years, and thinks it's easy, so he's worried about suddenly having a big workload at high school and not being able to handle it. (The only class he ever had to work hard on and study in is Spanish III.) He definitely has a STEM orientation, but he's brilliant all-around.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Please share the MAP scores as well , my DC is in grade 7 , and we will get some idea about the system.

His Fall MAP-M was 270 and MAP-R was 249. He was worried because that went down from last spring when he had 277 and 252, respectively. Summer slide, I guess, but he did have a fun summer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid got into Blair STEM, RMIB, and CAP. He thinks he wants to do the STEM magnet, and Blair is more conveniently located for us, but which should be choose?

He's at the TPMS magnet now with straight As for all 2.5 years, and thinks it's easy, so he's worried about suddenly having a big workload at high school and not being able to handle it. (The only class he ever had to work hard on and study in is Spanish III.) He definitely has a STEM orientation, but he's brilliant all-around.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Please share the MAP scores as well , my DC is in grade 7 , and we will get some idea about the system.

His Fall MAP-M was 270 and MAP-R was 249. He was worried because that went down from last spring when he had 277 and 252, respectively. Summer slide, I guess, but he did have a fun summer.

Sheesh, last year my kid rejected from Blair with a 289 MAP-M. Fortunately admitted to RMIB (264 MAP-R) and is happy since he gets to take magnet classes in both STEM and humanities. I’m always puzzled at how admissions decisions are made, and wish there was more transparency.

[Anonymous]

Anyone not hear yet? Nothing posted in parentvue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone not hear yet? Nothing posted in parentvue.

The FAQ says: "If you have not received your results by February 3, 2022 in ParentVUE or by February 7, 2022 by email, send an email to [e-mail] or contact a team member at 240-740-2540. " So you might want to give them a call today.

[dfoustou]

yes it would be create if I get more info about the program. I am very positive about the IB at Kennedy.
dionysis
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Anonymous wrote:The ultimate confusion here...twin boys both got an invitation in the IB Kennedy and one of them in the CAP, as well.
I don't know much about the IB Kennedy and there are no much data because it seems to be a new program.

I am considering an appeal to have both boys at CAP. Blair is the home school.

Kennedy is off the radar for dcurbanmom but it's a great school with a very strong and enthusiastic staff. In year two of the regional IB and it is challenging and fun. Kennedy has had a regular non-application IB program for years, so teaching IB courses in 11th and 12th isn't new. What is new is the cohort. It's a small group of dedicated kids and ours seems happy there. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid got into Blair STEM, RMIB, and CAP. He thinks he wants to do the STEM magnet, and Blair is more conveniently located for us, but which should be choose?

He's at the TPMS magnet now with straight As for all 2.5 years, and thinks it's easy, so he's worried about suddenly having a big workload at high school and not being able to handle it. (The only class he ever had to work hard on and study in is Spanish III.) He definitely has a STEM orientation, but he's brilliant all-around.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Please share the MAP scores as well , my DC is in grade 7 , and we will get some idea about the system.

His Fall MAP-M was 270 and MAP-R was 249. He was worried because that went down from last spring when he had 277 and 252, respectively. Summer slide, I guess, but he did have a fun summer.

Sheesh, last year my kid rejected from Blair with a 289 MAP-M. Fortunately admitted to RMIB (264 MAP-R) and is happy since he gets to take magnet classes in both STEM and humanities. I’m always puzzled at how admissions decisions are made, and wish there was more transparency.

PP, in this era of no teacher recommendations, I think they also pay close attention to the student's essay when gauging student interest and motivation in the various programs and subject areas. My DS, with similar stats, was rejected from IB but accepted to SMCS. His essay was strongly leaning toward the STEM fields. In this case, I agree with the selection committee's decision and think that SMCS is the better fit for him.

[Anonymous]

On the commute to RMIB, it is a pain but there are buses to the home school plus the metro is close as are many of the rideon and wmata bus lines. If my kid stays late, they will sometimes just catch metro or rideon home. It’s a very central location so there are lots of options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid got into Blair STEM, RMIB, and CAP. He thinks he wants to do the STEM magnet, and Blair is more conveniently located for us, but which should be choose?

He's at the TPMS magnet now with straight As for all 2.5 years, and thinks it's easy, so he's worried about suddenly having a big workload at high school and not being able to handle it. (The only class he ever had to work hard on and study in is Spanish III.) He definitely has a STEM orientation, but he's brilliant all-around.

My kid handles TPMS easily and also handles Blair fairly easily. He does do homework about 2 hours some nights, but not every night. Sometimes more. Sometimes gets all his math done at school. He is not in Functions