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Anonymous wrote:I’m a current RM senior. I would definitely recommend RM as a public school, IB or not. Once of RM’s biggest strengths is its immense diversity. Your child will be able to find their own niche, whether it be among like minded people (there is a group of kids who wear tails to school and the typical “jock” group on Main Street, but they peacefully coexist and everyone just minds their own business), classes in interesting subjects, or clubs for hobbies or career interests. AP and IB classes are both rigorous in my experience, but I would say that the IB program has definitely done good things for me, like really pushing me to know myself and giving me the opportunity to explore more intellectually enriching curriculum that works better for me (I personally feel like AP is a lot of busy work and memorization, whereas IB is more application based as someone who has done both).

We have good school spirit, TERRIFIC location (going out during lunch and studying with friends afterschool at town center is very much a part of student life), a good education, and a fairly supportive and responsive administration.

I would say going to private school will deprive your child of the IMMENSE learning opportunities that comes with interacting with people of different cultures, SES, races, and background like there are at RM. No school is 100% perfect, but RM is a good option with a lot of opportunities. It’s just up to your kid to pursue those opportunities in the school.

Some of your grammar is deplorable.

Ok,
Hillary

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a current RM senior. I would definitely recommend RM as a public school, IB or not. Once of RM’s biggest strengths is its immense diversity. Your child will be able to find their own niche, whether it be among like minded people (there is a group of kids who wear tails to school and the typical “jock” group on Main Street, but they peacefully coexist and everyone just minds their own business), classes in interesting subjects, or clubs for hobbies or career interests. AP and IB classes are both rigorous in my experience, but I would say that the IB program has definitely done good things for me, like really pushing me to know myself and giving me the opportunity to explore more intellectually enriching curriculum that works better for me (I personally feel like AP is a lot of busy work and memorization, whereas IB is more application based as someone who has done both).

We have good school spirit, TERRIFIC location (going out during lunch and studying with friends afterschool at town center is very much a part of student life), a good education, and a fairly supportive and responsive administration.

I would say going to private school will deprive your child of the IMMENSE learning opportunities that comes with interacting with people of different cultures, SES, races, and background like there are at RM. No school is 100% perfect, but RM is a good option with a lot of opportunities. It’s just up to your kid to pursue those opportunities in the school.

Some of your grammar is deplorable.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a current RM senior. I would definitely recommend RM as a public school, IB or not. Once of RM’s biggest strengths is its immense diversity. Your child will be able to find their own niche, whether it be among like minded people (there is a group of kids who wear tails to school and the typical “jock” group on Main Street, but they peacefully coexist and everyone just minds their own business), classes in interesting subjects, or clubs for hobbies or career interests. AP and IB classes are both rigorous in my experience, but I would say that the IB program has definitely done good things for me, like really pushing me to know myself and giving me the opportunity to explore more intellectually enriching curriculum that works better for me (I personally feel like AP is a lot of busy work and memorization, whereas IB is more application based as someone who has done both).

We have good school spirit, TERRIFIC location (going out during lunch and studying with friends afterschool at town center is very much a part of student life), a good education, and a fairly supportive and responsive administration.

I would say going to private school will deprive your child of the IMMENSE learning opportunities that comes with interacting with people of different cultures, SES, races, and background like there are at RM. No school is 100% perfect, but RM is a good option with a lot of opportunities. It’s just up to your kid to pursue those opportunities in the school.

Great that you can speak to RM, but you obviously aren't familiar with lots of area private schools and their diversity.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a current RM senior. I would definitely recommend RM as a public school, IB or not. Once of RM’s biggest strengths is its immense diversity. Your child will be able to find their own niche, whether it be among like minded people (there is a group of kids who wear tails to school and the typical “jock” group on Main Street, but they peacefully coexist and everyone just minds their own business), classes in interesting subjects, or clubs for hobbies or career interests. AP and IB classes are both rigorous in my experience, but I would say that the IB program has definitely done good things for me, like really pushing me to know myself and giving me the opportunity to explore more intellectually enriching curriculum that works better for me (I personally feel like AP is a lot of busy work and memorization, whereas IB is more application based as someone who has done both).

We have good school spirit, TERRIFIC location (going out during lunch and studying with friends afterschool at town center is very much a part of student life), a good education, and a fairly supportive and responsive administration.

I would say going to private school will deprive your child of the IMMENSE learning opportunities that comes with interacting with people of different cultures, SES, races, and background like there are at RM. No school is 100% perfect, but RM is a good option with a lot of opportunities. It’s just up to your kid to pursue those opportunities in the school.

Some of your grammar is deplorable.

Anonymous wrote:I’m a current RM senior. I would definitely recommend RM as a public school, IB or not. Once of RM’s biggest strengths is its immense diversity. Your child will be able to find their own niche, whether it be among like minded people (there is a group of kids who wear tails to school and the typical “jock” group on Main Street, but they peacefully coexist and everyone just minds their own business), classes in interesting subjects, or clubs for hobbies or career interests. AP and IB classes are both rigorous in my experience, but I would say that the IB program has definitely done good things for me, like really pushing me to know myself and giving me the opportunity to explore more intellectually enriching curriculum that works better for me (I personally feel like AP is a lot of busy work and memorization, whereas IB is more application based as someone who has done both).

We have good school spirit, TERRIFIC location (going out during lunch and studying with friends afterschool at town center is very much a part of student life), a good education, and a fairly supportive and responsive administration.

I would say going to private school will deprive your child of the IMMENSE learning opportunities that comes with interacting with people of different cultures, SES, races, and background like there are at RM. No school is 100% perfect, but RM is a good option with a lot of opportunities. It’s just up to your kid to pursue those opportunities in the school.

Anonymous wrote:I’m a current RM senior. I would definitely recommend RM as a public school, IB or not. Once of RM’s biggest strengths is its immense diversity. Your child will be able to find their own niche, whether it be among like minded people (there is a group of kids who wear tails to school and the typical “jock” group on Main Street, but they peacefully coexist and everyone just minds their own business), classes in interesting subjects, or clubs for hobbies or career interests. AP and IB classes are both rigorous in my experience, but I would say that the IB program has definitely done good things for me, like really pushing me to know myself and giving me the opportunity to explore more intellectually enriching curriculum that works better for me (I personally feel like AP is a lot of busy work and memorization, whereas IB is more application based as someone who has done both).

We have good school spirit, TERRIFIC location (going out during lunch and studying with friends afterschool at town center is very much a part of student life), a good education, and a fairly supportive and responsive administration.

I would say going to private school will deprive your child of the IMMENSE learning opportunities that comes with interacting with people of different cultures, SES, races, and background like there are at RM. No school is 100% perfect, but RM is a good option with a lot of opportunities. It’s just up to your kid to pursue those opportunities in the school.

Anonymous wrote:I’m a current RM senior. I would definitely recommend RM as a public school, IB or not. Once of RM’s biggest strengths is its immense diversity. Your child will be able to find their own niche, whether it be among like minded people (there is a group of kids who wear tails to school and the typical “jock” group on Main Street, but they peacefully coexist and everyone just minds their own business), classes in interesting subjects, or clubs for hobbies or career interests. AP and IB classes are both rigorous in my experience, but I would say that the IB program has definitely done good things for me, like really pushing me to know myself and giving me the opportunity to explore more intellectually enriching curriculum that works better for me (I personally feel like AP is a lot of busy work and memorization, whereas IB is more application based as someone who has done both).

We have good school spirit, TERRIFIC location (going out during lunch and studying with friends afterschool at town center is very much a part of student life), a good education, and a fairly supportive and responsive administration.

I would say going to private school will deprive your child of the IMMENSE learning opportunities that comes with interacting with people of different cultures, SES, races, and background like there are at RM. No school is 100% perfect, but RM is a good option with a lot of opportunities. It’s just up to your kid to pursue those opportunities in the school.

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Anonymous wrote:We live in the RM district for highschool and are wondering if it’s a good school and what experiences people have had with the school. If it’s not good as a public school we will have to consider private school. Just wanted to hear some thoughts from folks. TIA.

Doesn't the answer to your question depend on

a. what makes a school "good", in your opinion
b. the specific private schools you would consider sending your child(ren) to instead?

Also, the school district is Montgomery County Public Schools.

Also, you will not *have to* consider private school, you will *choose to* consider private school.

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Anonymous wrote:My son is in college now but had a great experience. He had no interest in IB (after being exposed to it from K at College Gardens). Nice friend group, involved in sports, prepared for college.

We liked the principal (who was new when my son started). His focus on including more local kids in IB for 11th grade did cause IB families some concern but it was not our issue. I later read about the lawsuit with Hoover that is linked somewhere on DCUM. I was not convinced she was a victim.

She was clearly a victim. But that’s another story.

She certainly had a cult following but parents are not always the best judge.

Lets not let this thread become a debate over a issue from years ago. Focus on current RM.

It matters because good leadership makes a difference.

Which RM doesn't have. You think that's why it sucks?

Are you at RM right now? If not, you have no basis to judge. I have a student in the magnet right now, and current administration is fine.

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Anonymous wrote:We live in the RM district for highschool and are wondering if it’s a good school and what experiences people have had with the school. If it’s not good as a public school we will have to consider private school. Just wanted to hear some thoughts from folks. TIA.

It's a strong school for all students (not just the magnet program). It is very diverse - kids with all types of interests, tons of clubs and activities. Students who are not in the magnet can still join the IB diploma programme in 11th grade, but many qualified students choose not to because they prefer the flexibility of the AP program (as another poster said.) My DS graduated last year - very involved in sports and clubs and academics. RM is big enough to accommodate all sorts of student interests.

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Anonymous wrote:My son is in college now but had a great experience. He had no interest in IB (after being exposed to it from K at College Gardens). Nice friend group, involved in sports, prepared for college.

We liked the principal (who was new when my son started). His focus on including more local kids in IB for 11th grade did cause IB families some concern but it was not our issue. I later read about the lawsuit with Hoover that is linked somewhere on DCUM. I was not convinced she was a victim.

She was clearly a victim. But that’s another story.

She certainly had a cult following but parents are not always the best judge.

Lets not let this thread become a debate over a issue from years ago. Focus on current RM.

It matters because good leadership makes a difference.

Which RM doesn't have. You think that's why it sucks?

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Anonymous wrote:My son is in college now but had a great experience. He had no interest in IB (after being exposed to it from K at College Gardens). Nice friend group, involved in sports, prepared for college.

We liked the principal (who was new when my son started). His focus on including more local kids in IB for 11th grade did cause IB families some concern but it was not our issue. I later read about the lawsuit with Hoover that is linked somewhere on DCUM. I was not convinced she was a victim.

She was clearly a victim. But that’s another story.

She certainly had a cult following but parents are not always the best judge.

Lets not let this thread become a debate over a issue from years ago. Focus on current RM.

It matters because good leadership makes a difference.

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Anonymous wrote:My son is in college now but had a great experience. He had no interest in IB (after being exposed to it from K at College Gardens). Nice friend group, involved in sports, prepared for college.

We liked the principal (who was new when my son started). His focus on including more local kids in IB for 11th grade did cause IB families some concern but it was not our issue. I later read about the lawsuit with Hoover that is linked somewhere on DCUM. I was not convinced she was a victim.

She was clearly a victim. But that’s another story.

She certainly had a cult following but parents are not always the best judge.

Lets not let this thread become a debate over a issue from years ago. Focus on current RM.