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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have found the nativist, parochial, NIMBY faction in Fairfax - the Old Guard.  Anything that smacks of internationalism or that purports to be better than what "we" have developed here (e.g. AP) is suspect and attacked with hearsay, assumptions and tendentious arguments.  This is the also evident in the strong emotions dominating the earlier discussions of various VA schools.  The fact that some VA students can't compete at the same level as the best students from "other" places (i.e. can't gain admission to UVA/W&M on merit) is a bitter reality. The fact that the flagship schools receive substantial taxpayer support grates further.  This is what you are seeing as underlying some of the reactions to IB.  This attitude is not generally informed or genuinely interested investigation of the facts but simply an assertion that "what we have here is better".  There's a lot of this attitude around here although it is rapidly dissipating as more open, informed, balanced and competent people move in and start to work and raise children and demand more from the curriculum.  Find your supporters among the families that have chosen IB and avoid those who disparage with animosity and without knowledge.[/quote]

Are you aware that IB is a much, much more expensive program per student?  And, while it may suit the needs of a handful of students in the schools where it is implemented, it does not suit the needs of most of the students.  And, the schools that have IB must necessarily revolve around the IB program.  The money could be far better spent elsewhere.[/quote]

I don't accept baseless assertions - please provide specific data.  The FY18 Budget Question #29 (on BoardDocs) prepared by Sloan Presidio shows a minimal expense (see below).  There is other data in the Program Budget which you can find online.

School Board Member Requesting Information: Elizabeth Schultz
Answer Prepared By: Sloan J. Presidio
Date Prepared: March 9, 2017
Question:
How much does FCPS pay for the IB registration fee per student on top of the IB exam fee per student?
Response:
Full IB Diploma candidates pay a one-time registration fee of $168 that covers exams taken during students’ junior and senior year.
IB Course students (anyone not pursing the full IB Diploma) pay a registration fee of $168 for each year of exams (junior and/or senior year).
For FY 2017, FCPS paid 3,266 registration fees at $168 each for a total of $548,688 in registration fees.[/quote]

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