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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 10th grader at BCC. [b]IB is a great program for the right kid. [/b]After a BCC student committed suicide, the rumor was that the IB program was at least partially responsible. My son is completely turned off though he will do lots of AP classes.

BCC probably has the widest range of economic diversity. My son has several friends (white and non white) living in $3million homes and many who get free lunch. He's mixed race and is somehow accepted by all groups though I'm not sure how/why. Works out well for him so my perspective is that the diversity there is great. Others may disagree.

The teachers are very good for the most part. One awful teacher was hired this year because of shortages I assume. That teacher will singe handedly keep kids out of science tracks they'd otherwise love. BCC should not have hired this teacher but I'm sure most schools are in the same boat.

Principals make very few decisions so don't let that be a deciding factor for high schools -  it all comes from the central office. Getting a good counselor and administrator is key but there is a lot of movement so you often don't know what you are getting.

I think BCC is a good school - really big but they all are these days. Playing a sport helps them find a group so I'd recommend that if possible.

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What kind of student is the IB program best for?[/quote]

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