Anonymous
Post 02/17/2023 17:01     Subject: Re:RMIB shadowing day
Anonymous wrote:My DC's experience today wasn't great. The student they were supposed to shadow was apparently on a field trip, so after a little shifting things around they got to double up with another student. That was fine, but then they weren't sure how to get them to the class they asked to observe. Eventually they switched him to another kid and he got to stand with 2 other students in an overcrowded classroom for one period b/c their were no more seats. The student they shadowed also mentioned they thought the comp sci classes were bad and didn't like the teacher. It was not a big deal, but they were already leaning towards SMCS at Poolesville and I think this experience solidified that decision.



RMIB has issues with comp sci courses. The only real weakness in the program I know of.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2023 16:37     Subject: Re:RMIB shadowing day
My DC's experience today wasn't great. The student they were supposed to shadow was apparently on a field trip, so after a little shifting things around they got to double up with another student. That was fine, but then they weren't sure how to get them to the class they asked to observe. Eventually they switched him to another kid and he got to stand with 2 other students in an overcrowded classroom for one period b/c their were no more seats. The student they shadowed also mentioned they thought the comp sci classes were bad and didn't like the teacher. It was not a big deal, but they were already leaning towards SMCS at Poolesville and I think this experience solidified that decision.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2023 12:00     Subject: RMIB shadowing day
DD graduate from RMIB couple year back. I remember the Shadowing day. The truth is, it doesn't matter. It is just a normal school day. The real life of an IB kids start after school, weekend, and holidays.

So relax, your kid didn't miss anything.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2023 11:56     Subject: RMIB shadowing day
My kid liked it too. Shadowed a senior so didn't understand a lot of the class material but enjoyed the visit. We accepted it too.
Anonymous
Post 02/16/2023 21:55     Subject: RMIB shadowing day
My kid liked it. Was paired with a junior. Got to see the subject we requested. Has a better sense of the school. Just completed the reply and course request forms.
Anonymous
Post 02/16/2023 21:37     Subject: RMIB shadowing day
How was the shadowing day at RMIB today? DC couldn’t make it to both days and would appreciate sharing the experience. Thanks!!