Robinson or Marshall for IB?

[Anonymous]

If you knew you were interested in the IB program and had to choose between one of these two schools, which would you choose and why? Any clear advantages to one or the other?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you knew you were interested in the IB program and had to choose between one of these two schools, which would you choose and why? Any clear advantages to one or the other?

Robinson. It also has a lot of AP classes so you aren't left with no options if it turns out you don't like IB.

Plus, Marshall just seems to draw from a bunch of random neighborhoods near Tysons. Fairfax Station is a nicer area overall and less congested.

[Anonymous]

Will Marshall likely still be open for IB pupil placement in 2018-19 with the zoned student population increasing?

[Anonymous]

Robinson. Great school for IB.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Robinson. Great school for IB.

If commuting isn't an issue, Robinson. Bigger school, more cohesive student body.

[Anonymous]

In addition to the IB program, Marshall has a governors STEM academy (computer science, networking, cyber security and a variety of other courses).

I would choose Marshall for that reason, and for the lively Tysons area around it, as opposed to the bland suburbs of Burke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you knew you were interested in the IB program and had to choose between one of these two schools, which would you choose and why? Any clear advantages to one or the other?

Robinson. It also has a lot of AP classes so you aren't left with no options if it turns out you don't like IB.

Plus, Marshall just seems to draw from a bunch of random neighborhoods near Tysons. Fairfax Station is a nicer area overall and less congested.

Incorrect. Robinson offers a very small handful of AP classes, in math and history only. It is primarily an IB school.

[Anonymous]

Marshall's studenti body isn't cohesive?

[Anonymous]

Robinson, hands down. Another plus is it's a 7-12 secondary school. It really feels like a campus on Sideburn Road, whereas Marshall is right off a major road near all that Tysons traffic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Robinson, hands down. Another plus is it's a 7-12 secondary school. It really feels like a campus on Sideburn Road, whereas Marshall is right off a major road near all that Tysons traffic.

7-12 is actually a downside. I definitely wouldn't want my 12 year old going to school with 18 year olds

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Marshall's studenti body isn't cohesive?

Yeah, I thought that one was a bit of a stretch, too.
I sure hope it wasn't referring to the racial diversity at Marshall.

[Anonymous]

Choose which neighborhood suits your commute best. If you live away from the community, it is more difficult to participate in activities, make friends, etc.
I find the choice a little odd because they are not close to one another.

[Anonymous]

Robinson.
Great school with a great community.

[Anonymous]

We were in the Marshall district in Vienna and it was a PITA to get to Marshall on the other side of Tysons. I know some people in our old neighborhood hope the area will eventually get redistricted to Madison, which is closer and has a better community feel.

So, yeah, if work commute isn't an issue, Robinson.

[Anonymous]

Marhsall. Best advising in IB program all around (highest rate of diploma applicants actually making it to diploma), their results on IB tests are also highest in county. Excellent leadership, school body is wonderfully supportive. Racial/SES make-up of a Chantilly with results of a Madison, the school does an outstanding job serving its student body. Of course, if racial/SES diversity scares you, you have the recommendations above.