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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why is IB only at the lower-SES high schools? That alone makes me suspicious of it.[/quote]

IB was implemented badly in FCPS. It was thought it would be huge draw for smart high SES kids.  It was put in low SES schools to draw high SES pupils in, and raise the standarDS in low performers. Which was not fully successful-- maybe because there are too many IB schools, maybe because they don't provide transportation, and maybe because parents who buy in high SES districts do not want their kids to downgrade schools.  Probably a combo of all three.  I'm the OP on this tread (looking at South Lakes in particular) and don't want to get into an is it worth the cost debate-- there's a current IB thread on this in that VA public schools.  But it would probably be a huge success in FCPS if it was put in middle of the road schools in 2-3 different areas of the county, with a competitive admissions process (like TJ & AAP: FCPS parents love to compete). And if transportation was provided. In other words, I don't think it's the quality of the program as much as a poor implementation plan. In other areas, it's considered to be a very prestigious program (see Montgomery County).

Thanks so much to everyone with details on substance of the program.  This is very helpful since I have an all around good student making straight As in Carson AAP, but with more interest in English and history than science and math.  He's also a strong writer, so it seems like this would be a good fit.

I do have several more  questions:

does anyone have an ADHD kid who was in the IB program (Symptoms fairly well controlled on meds, but needs small accommodations in  504). How did that go?

Has anyone had any experience with South Lakes IB in particular?  How does the math sequencing work?  DC is currently in Geometry honors for 8th grade, where does he end up?  Math HL in 10th-11 Or 11-12?  Does math HL cover topics more advanced than calculus BC?

DS plays an instrument. If he sticks with it, can he be in band or orchestra and end up with a fine arts IB credit?  How do fine arts performancE IB a credits work?

There aren't really answers to these questions on the FCPS a website.  TIA[/quote]

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