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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I've looked into RM non-IB program a bit, bc I think my kid would be better in the non-IB program and take IB classes, than in the magnet IB program.  I've heard that at times they feel like the 2nd child in terms of resources, attention, etc.  Is there structure, systems, real HW, not overly focused on equity?  Or is that reserved for the magnet IB program, and the non IB "suffers" the watering down / equity issues?[/quote]
I'm the PP.

I have one kid in each - IB and non IB.

There are some AP courses a student can take starting 9th grade.  The "honors" classes are basically on level classes. "Honors" designation in MCPS is a joke.  The classes are hit and miss like most HS.  I don't get the sense that non IB students are second class since the vast majority of the school is non IB.  As for the "equity", watered down curriculum, that is a problem across MCPS since the curriculum is pretty much the same across all of MCPS.  My non IB kid hasn't complained much about bad teachers, yet.

IMO, RM is pretty well rounded.

-Their athletics is pretty good from what I understand. 
-Black Maskers is the oldest theater program in MCPS (I believe). Their shows are really well done. There are also other arts programs.  
-RM is also pretty close to Montgomery Community College, and there is a dual enrollment program where a student can take college credit courses at MCC rather than AP test (and AP courses).  The program is open to all MCPS students but I call it out because it's really close to RM.
-RM also has open lunch because the school is huge. It is located right next to Rockville Town Center and the Pike so a lot of kids do go out to lunch.  That can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it, but I know my older DC loves it.
-"Main Street" in the RM building is really cool. I really like that area.  It's the main area in front of the cafeteria, and they made it like "main street" where they have cafe tables/chairs where kids can hang out.
-RM is one of the most diverse HS in MCPS, both racially and SES.  The neighborhoods are all over the place, from UMC to MC/LC on the east side of Rockville.

My kids seem to really like RMHS. Obviously, they haven't experienced other HS so they can't compare, but they seem to like it just fine.

Do be aware that there is a new HS opening around 2027 which will impact RMHS boundary.[/quote]

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