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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in the McLean boundaries, and are sending our math/science kids to Marshall.

Would it be easier for them if they did AP science and math only? Yes. But easy is not what they need. They need to become stronger writers, and spend time studying the intricacies of history and literature. Letting them skip that challenge at an AP school is not going to help them when they get to college. The IB diploma program requires a student to take IB courses in all disciplines, and results in more well rounded and capable graduates.

At Marshall, they can study high level math and science, take some very interesting STEM courses that aren't offered elsewhere, and earn an IB diploma that shows mastery of all subjects. [/quote]

It's good that parents and students in the area have choices.  About twice as many kids pupil placed from Marshall to McLean for AP last year as transferred from McLean to Marshall for IB.  Historically, it's been a bit more of an even split as between Madison and Marshall.

As for English and Social Studies courses, students can challenge themselves with Honors and AP courses, just as they can with IB courses.  We've had children at both AP and IB schools and what ultimately matters the most is the quality of the teachers and the dedication of the other students in the class.

For someone living in the Madison district, I would definitely not underestimate the hassle involved getting to Marshall in the morning and afternoon.  If FCPS ever agrees to adjust start times, it will just get worse, because students will be arriving at school later, during the AM rush, and then also getting out closer to the evening rush.   Traffic on Maple Avenue near Madison can be bad as well, but it's not like going through the middle of Tysons.   [/quote]

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