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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have neighbors who moved their kids from DCI to private for HS. They were huge proponents of immersion in the early years so I have wondered why they would leave DCI after MS. They have alluded to the social piece being the issue, not the immersion.
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DCI is a pretty tiered school- if you’re great at math you can have a ton of opportunities for accelerated math and extracurriculars.

If you’re great at language you can take multiple classes in that language, go on trips, etc. there are tons of opportunities for you.

If you’re a poor student or bad at math or language it won’t be the same experience. [/quote]

It's all relative. I don't see too many parents of means knocking themselves out to ensure that kids excel in math or language or anything else at DCI. But we're not on the Spanish track. Maybe those parents take immersion seriously overall.

Admins and teachers don't encourage families to enroll in various summer immersion programs. Yes, there's the odd trip abroad for 9th and 10th graders, but it's all fairly gimmicky, two week fun trips to see the sites.

IMHO, you're on your own for too much at DCI if you're aiming high for IB Diploma. You're out of step with the school culture. [/quote]

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