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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a sophomore at Rockville HS and they are considering the IB diploma.

Can someone with children in this program at this school or other non-magnet IB schools weigh in on the time commitment? Is it bad for a kid who is very bright and hard working, but with higher than average anxiety?[/quote]
I'm not at that school but am familiar with the IBDP. Your child will be taking classes with the same advanced peers they already are, so from a cohort perspective it should be the same as they are already experiencing. The IB classes are same level of rigor as AP, but depending on the course the structure and emphasis is different. The main additional workload in IB comes from the internal assessment (IA) in each course and the extended essay (EE). It is my understanding that Rockville has TOK for 2 full years because they also do the EE through that course.

I would encourage your child to give it a try. Presumably they are college bound. Completing the diploma will help them develop organization and time management skills needed for college. If it becomes too much, they can back off and not complete the diploma. Treat it as an opportunity to grow, but not the end of the world if it turns out to be a poor fit.[/quote]

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