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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Problem is that UMC feeder parents don't have a decade to wait for DCI to shape into a strong IB program.  The lack of ambition in DCPC across all subjects drags programs down for far too long. BASIS came out of nowhere 7 years ago yet is clobbering competitor programs in math and science.  Their main problems are a crappy building and far too much busy work homework for the younger students.[/quote]

BASIS had the advantage of a model and curriculum in other states, and for high school a very AP focused curriculum, which people understand and have confidence in. Execution in DC has bumpy, but they arent' inventing the plan while trying to fly in.

DCI is trying to be the first public, open enrollment, IB for everyone school in this region, and perhaps nationally. They are figuring it out as they go. Big difference. [/quote]

DCI could have the advantage of a model and curriculum found in the best public IB World Schools around the country, one of which is in this Metro region - Richard Montgomery HS in Rockville.  But all DCI is doing is trying to be yet another DC public middle school that hardly tracks in middle school and sets the bar pretty low for language learning.  What they are figuring out as they go as much as anything else is how to try to be all things to all comers without succeeding.  Real disappointment.[/quote]

I don't know anything about this school in Rockville, but are you sure DCI should try to emulate this school, given the vast differences in demographics?  I want these kids to be challenged, but appropriately. 
 I think there has to be some recognition that many kids at DCI are behind academically, have challenging social circumstances, etc., and so to some extent, you have to set expectations accordingly.

When the demographics begin to change at DCI over time, with more middle-class families opting in, I'm sure the rigor will also improve.[/quote]

Richard Montgomery is not offering the IB career track, like DCI. They only offer the diploma track. Richard Montgomery is a MCPS magnet school, with a competitive/selective application process. Students admitted to the magnet IB program begin preparing in 9th and 10th. Other students, who attend Richard Montgomery because it is their zoned high school, can take IB classes in 11th and 12th if they wish.

Read DCI's charter application. They have a much broader mission.[/quote]

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