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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No recommendation but freshman year English has been wonderful at RMIB. They’ve read a lot of long books already and are working on a 3-5 page essay right now. They have interesting discussion and do a lot of peer editing. [/quote]
RMS9 is probably the toughest class for RMIB because it is the intro class to a ton of writing, and the grading is harder.  Most kids, even from Eastern MS magnet, aren't used to that level of expectation in the writing.

DC, now a senior at RMIB, said it was the toughest class, and that most kids got a C in the first writing assignment.

But, don't despair.  They eventually meet the higher expectation, and many end up with an A in the class at the end.  DC said if they look at their writing from the beginning of RMS 9 to now, they can see a huge improvement.

As for a tutor.. maybe DC will be interested over the summer, if you're interested.[/quote]
I’m the PP above. There’s a good amount of writing but I wouldn’t say a ton. DC struggled a little first semester but they and most kids seem used to it now. It’s nice because it’s the first time DC has gotten real feedback about analysis and not just grammar (which they barely got anyway in middle school). A writing tutor couldn’t hurt if they’re really worried, but it might also be useful to practice some long form reading of more mature literature. [/quote]

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