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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is no point in applying to RM IB if you are Inbounds for BCC. Having said that I am sure someone wil contradict me [/quote]

RM has the two year magnet in 9th and 10th with only kids who were accepted to the application program.  They have all of their classes (aside from PE and an maybe and elective) with the smaller group of peers.  Also compare the diploma rates of the two programs if that is important to you.  [/quote]

I don't understand the point of this post.

Are you suggesting that it is worth it for someone who is in inbounds for BCC to commute to RM so they can have their classes with just IB-DP kids (who live all over the county)?

Are you suggesting that kid is more likely to end up with an IB diploma if they go to RM than BCC?

Both of those statements fall somewhere between suspect and crazy to me, but it is DCUM....[/quote]

IBO's philosophy centers on open enrollment.  Test-in options, like those used by RM, go against the philosophy.  However, in order to recruit the "best and brightest," RM is highly selective in its recruitment.

IBDP at Springbrook, for example, is opt in.  If a kid shows initiative but lacks certain skills, the EOS contract includes methods for increasing enrollment in upper level classes WHILE focusing on skill-building. So a student in RM may earn higher scores on internal and external exams b/c of the vetting.  Scores in op-in schools tend to be lower b/c of the open philosophy and scaffolding needs.

I viewed that board doc and my head was spinning.  Even within schools, there are competing programs, which I think is ridiculous.

So instead of remediation - or catching them early on - the county just throws in another program, hoping that this band aid approach will mask this issues.

Kids from supportive homes - regardless of SES - will do well b/c of the expectations set for them and the structures in place at home to ensure they're learning.  A program expansion isn't going to close the gap, nor is an open-enrollment policy.[/quote]

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