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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I've heard from some parents that FCPS is considering scaling back IB because of the expense. Since there is demand for the program, I expect FCPS to keep two or three schools IB in different parts of the county. [/quote]

That might make sense.  But when you see the number of IB diplomas conferred, even that is a little much.[/quote]

Why is that a bit much?   100 percent getting the diploma is no more the goal than having everyone take the 5 or 6 hardest AP courses.   I think participation is key and schools like Marshall and South Lakes where it is popular draw plenty of students from other schools specifically for IB.    The idea of having 1 IB school in this area is a non-starter.  We've got enough busing going on anyway.  We hardly need more of it.[/quote]

Students who pupil place have to arrange for their own transportation.  Reducing the number of IB schools commensurate with the limited demand won't result in more busing.  It might require some people seeking IB to drive longer, but it would also allow others seeking AP to stay at their base schools. [/quote]

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