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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Comparing a magnet IB program to a SCMS magnet is comparing apples to oranges. They are different and that is a good thing. If you want a well rounded, holistic curriculum, Go RMIB. If your DC is very specific about STEM, go  SMCS magnet.

Remember, over the 4 years they spend in HS, it becomes less about commute and more about the time they spend on the courses they are taking and how much they enjoy (or not) those courses. RMIB and Blair are rigorous in different ways and requires your child to spend a whole lot of time studying - question is which subjects would they enjoy spending their time on.[/quote]
+1. Making a decision on this based on 15 min commute difference is silly.[/quote]

This.  We grappled with the commute issue and it was a big factor in declining Eastern magnet for middle school because we thought they were too young and needed sleep at that young age.  But, when it came time for high school, commute time was a very small part of DD's consideration to go to SMCS.  It is a good opportunity to learn time management skills.  Honestly, they use the ride time to catch up on their texts, socialize, do school work, etc.  It's not like they are actually driving.  :⁠-⁠). If carpooling, then it is a huge sacrifice on the part of the parents' time.[/quote]

The issue is sleep. HS start time is already so early and getting up another hour earlier to catch bus would sacrifice some sleep. [/quote]

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