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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Careful with the presumption of equivalence in the programs.  There are at least two IB math tracks, both of which are offered at RMIB.  Some of the local IB programs only offered the less rigorous one, but that may have changed.  Ask questions and get specifics.  It's a shame that MCPS doesn't make these types of differences among schools/programs clear and easy to find.[/quote]

My kid is in the magnet at Kennedy. There are multiple math tracks. I thought more than two, actually. They also have Italian and I think Latin as options for World Language. The "elective" IB offerings do vary, and RM probably has more of them. Kennedy offers Dance, Theater, and Art at the IB level HL and SL. Anthropology was an option this year as an SL. Also Environmental Science. You can see the offerings as well as selected tracks to follow the IB program on the Kennedy website.

What I consider a bonus about the program are things you may not: it's not cutthroat. The kids who are there are self-motivated and serious, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of internal competition. Classes are all small. I've been really impressed with the teachers and the administration, and the school in general. [/quote]
My DC at RMIB doesn't think it's a cutthroat atmosphere.  The kids are actually supportive (commiserate) of each other. It's a lot of work.[/quote]

My kid is also at RMIB and has not found it to be cutthroat at all.  Kids have been helpful and supportive.  [/quote]

That's lovely to hear. Not the impression I get from the posters in this board.
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