Anonymous
Post 08/02/2023 12:28     Subject: Re:Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Most people in Baltimore have never heard of this school.
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2023 07:07     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
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Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at St. Timothy's?


It's never been known for rigorous academics. Very few people in Baltimore look at St. Timothy's or even consider it when looking at other schools.


I'd say most of us don't consider it because it's not close. But it does have an IB program, and IB is known to be a rigorous curriculum.


St. Tim is not "far" given that it is just off the beltway. It is no further "out" than the Saint Pauls schools and Garrison Forest is even further out, as is McDonogh.



True. I guess because St Tim’s has horses on campus, people say it is in “horse country.” ?? It is closer to the Baltimore Beltway than St Paul’s, Maryvale or McDonogh.


Yes but nobody lives in the Beltway. St Paul’s is significantly closer to most neighborhoods simply by virtue of being where 695, 83 and Falls Road converge. But I do agree St Tim’s is much closer than people make it out to be
Anonymous
Post 08/02/2023 05:04     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Park's new science building will be finished in the fall! They have many musical ensembles to choose from, but the arts classes I music classes. My son took electronic music and was told if he took a second semester he could take the AP test.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2023 20:07     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
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Anonymous wrote:Look at science offerings at RPCS - bio in 9th then the more science focused girls are encouraged to take physics and Chem sophomore year. Which seems like it will lead to not so much depth bc so much content.
By contrast, BMS starts with physics, then chem, then bio for jr year. Bc bio is traditionally the “easiest,” girls can also then double up with AP science jr year if they want. It’s just a better thought out program.


My DD is starting at BMS and I was confused about this sequence. Why put the easiest science course last? But now that you've explained it this makes sense because it will make it a bit easier to take other challenging courses in their junior year.


Because bio builds on chemistry which builds on physics. Most schools do it the other way around because the required math knowledge goes in the other direction.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2023 14:07     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Moving on ….I recommend Bryn Mawr or Park!
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2023 13:44     Subject: Re:Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Not sure about “weird boosterism,” but I can say my daughter is there, she doesn’t ride horses and none of her friends do either. If that’s the local reputation of the school, it’s up to the school to change that.

But the school is trying to raise its profile locally and offering really good aid to top students.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2023 08:38     Subject: Re:Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
There is some weird boosterism going on for Saint Tim’s. I had a relative who attended and it was all about the riding and horses. They likely added the IB program because most of their students are international these days. It’s become ridiculously expensive.

There simply isn’t much demand locally to be a day student at a small boarding school when there are abundant day school options that are better located and have better academic reputations.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2023 23:25     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at St. Timothy's?


It's never been known for rigorous academics. Very few people in Baltimore look at St. Timothy's or even consider it when looking at other schools.


I'd say most of us don't consider it because it's not close. But it does have an IB program, and IB is known to be a rigorous curriculum.


St. Tim is not "far" given that it is just off the beltway. It is no further "out" than the Saint Pauls schools and Garrison Forest is even further out, as is McDonogh.



True. I guess because St Tim’s has horses on campus, people say it is in “horse country.” ?? It is closer to the Baltimore Beltway than St Paul’s, Maryvale or McDonogh.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2023 21:47     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at St. Timothy's?


It's never been known for rigorous academics. Very few people in Baltimore look at St. Timothy's or even consider it when looking at other schools.


I'd say most of us don't consider it because it's not close. But it does have an IB program, and IB is known to be a rigorous curriculum.


St. Tim is not "far" given that it is just off the beltway. It is no further "out" than the Saint Pauls schools and Garrison Forest is even further out, as is McDonogh.

Anonymous
Post 07/30/2023 21:34     Subject: Re:Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
I wouldn't send my kid to a boarding school as a day student.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2023 18:45     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at St. Timothy's?


It's never been known for rigorous academics. Very few people in Baltimore look at St. Timothy's or even consider it when looking at other schools.


This is pretty much wrong. We have one at St Timothy’s now. The diploma IB curriculum, which the top students slot into, is very rigorous and highly valued in college admissions. This year’s graduation class includes girls headed to Princeton, MIT, Duke, etc.

It is making a stronger push for local students so aid packages are competitive.

As an IB school with boarders, it draws students from around the world. My DD has friends from China, India, Spain and Peru. There is a girl from Afghanistan and one from Ukraine now. It is the most racially and ethnically diverse school in the Baltimore area.

It is small, about 50 per class, which some won’t like. Also, since every student takes part in a sport/activity after school every trimester, doing out-of-school club sports is tricky. But I know we have a student in JHU Peabody chorus so it can be done.

If local parents/girls aren’t at least looking at St. Tim’s, that’s their loss.



Saint Tim’s is almost entirely international boarders which is why very few Baltimore families consider it.


That is actually one of the things that makes the school great. The local day students gain global perspective and make friends from all over the world.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2023 17:55     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at St. Timothy's?


It's never been known for rigorous academics. Very few people in Baltimore look at St. Timothy's or even consider it when looking at other schools.


This is pretty much wrong. We have one at St Timothy’s now. The diploma IB curriculum, which the top students slot into, is very rigorous and highly valued in college admissions. This year’s graduation class includes girls headed to Princeton, MIT, Duke, etc.

It is making a stronger push for local students so aid packages are competitive.

As an IB school with boarders, it draws students from around the world. My DD has friends from China, India, Spain and Peru. There is a girl from Afghanistan and one from Ukraine now. It is the most racially and ethnically diverse school in the Baltimore area.

It is small, about 50 per class, which some won’t like. Also, since every student takes part in a sport/activity after school every trimester, doing out-of-school club sports is tricky. But I know we have a student in JHU Peabody chorus so it can be done.

If local parents/girls aren’t at least looking at St. Tim’s, that’s their loss.



Saint Tim’s is almost entirely international boarders which is why very few Baltimore families consider it.
Anonymous
Post 07/29/2023 08:56     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at St. Timothy's?


It's never been known for rigorous academics. Very few people in Baltimore look at St. Timothy's or even consider it when looking at other schools.


This is pretty much wrong. We have one at St Timothy’s now. The diploma IB curriculum, which the top students slot into, is very rigorous and highly valued in college admissions. This year’s graduation class includes girls headed to Princeton, MIT, Duke, etc.

It is making a stronger push for local students so aid packages are competitive.

As an IB school with boarders, it draws students from around the world. My DD has friends from China, India, Spain and Peru. There is a girl from Afghanistan and one from Ukraine now. It is the most racially and ethnically diverse school in the Baltimore area.

It is small, about 50 per class, which some won’t like. Also, since every student takes part in a sport/activity after school every trimester, doing out-of-school club sports is tricky. But I know we have a student in JHU Peabody chorus so it can be done.

If local parents/girls aren’t at least looking at St. Tim’s, that’s their loss.

Anonymous
Post 07/28/2023 20:39     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at St. Timothy's?


It's never been known for rigorous academics. Very few people in Baltimore look at St. Timothy's or even consider it when looking at other schools.



Many people in Baltimore don't even know there is a school called St. Timothy's. I only know because the nature center used to be on the campus before it moved to its current location.
Anonymous
Post 07/28/2023 17:44     Subject: Baltimore Private School for HS Girl
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at St. Timothy's?


It's never been known for rigorous academics. Very few people in Baltimore look at St. Timothy's or even consider it when looking at other schools.


I'd say most of us don't consider it because it's not close. But it does have an IB program, and IB is known to be a rigorous curriculum.


Saint Tim’s is a school for girls who care more about riding than academics. There are also very few day students, most board and are international.