Anonymous wrote:Blair's coordinator used to be a Magnet teacher. He is also an administrator there. He is very present and much better than RM's.

Anonymous wrote:I have heard from a reliable source that RM IB coordinator is leaving RM next year. She is apparently very good - however the principal is trying to dismantle the structures she had put in. DC is accepted into RM and Blair. Based on this information DC has decided to go to Blair. Just wanted to let everyone know before they send in decision letter this week.

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Anonymous wrote:it's been pretty well known within the ib program/students that the current principal is not a big supporter. i recall my dd telling me that the new guy "hates" the program. it's an excellent program with excellent teachers. it's too bad.

Half of the kids (if not more) are popping Alderall to stay up and handle the workload. I think the new principal realizes most of the kids are completely overwhelmed. There is also many new studies showing that AP classes are not what they thought they would be and it is not preparing kids for college they way they initially thought.

??? you on drug?

This is a parent problem, not a kid problem.

The parents are nuts. And while they may SAY it was their child's decision to enroll, I can't imagine how upset parents would be if they heard their child say, "I just want to stay in my neighborhood school and just BE!"

so glad my kids are not part of the pressure cooker - I've seen enough children on meds who were eventually hospitalized or who became school phobic. b/c THAT'S healthy

pathetic, foolish parents

exactly, why are you on this thread?

Someone has to be the voice of reason.

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Anonymous wrote:it's been pretty well known within the ib program/students that the current principal is not a big supporter. i recall my dd telling me that the new guy "hates" the program. it's an excellent program with excellent teachers. it's too bad.

Half of the kids (if not more) are popping Alderall to stay up and handle the workload. I think the new principal realizes most of the kids are completely overwhelmed. There is also many new studies showing that AP classes are not what they thought they would be and it is not preparing kids for college they way they initially thought.

??? you on drug?

This is a parent problem, not a kid problem.

The parents are nuts. And while they may SAY it was their child's decision to enroll, I can't imagine how upset parents would be if they heard their child say, "I just want to stay in my neighborhood school and just BE!"

so glad my kids are not part of the pressure cooker - I've seen enough children on meds who were eventually hospitalized or who became school phobic. b/c THAT'S healthy

pathetic, foolish parents

exactly, why are you on this thread?

Anonymous wrote:Jesus people -- learn to spell Adderal. No such thing as Alderall.

Anonymous wrote:Do we even know if this is true?

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Anonymous wrote:it's been pretty well known within the ib program/students that the current principal is not a big supporter. i recall my dd telling me that the new guy "hates" the program. it's an excellent program with excellent teachers. it's too bad.

Half of the kids (if not more) are popping Alderall to stay up and handle the workload. I think the new principal realizes most of the kids are completely overwhelmed. There is also many new studies showing that AP classes are not what they thought they would be and it is not preparing kids for college they way they initially thought.

??? you on drug?

This is a parent problem, not a kid problem.

The parents are nuts. And while they may SAY it was their child's decision to enroll, I can't imagine how upset parents would be if they heard their child say, "I just want to stay in my neighborhood school and just BE!"

so glad my kids are not part of the pressure cooker - I've seen enough children on meds who were eventually hospitalized or who became school phobic. b/c THAT'S healthy

pathetic, foolish parents

Anonymous wrote:She is one of the hardest working Magnet coordinators I have known. I predict that the diploma rate is going to fall, because to keep the senior focused after they get into college to take IB exam and write their dissertation? Its just not going to happen.

She is known to send "Hoover-grams" to RMIB seniors before deadlines...at hours that only RMIB kids keep! She is very clued in to what is going on, and very on top of things. She is quite pivotal to RMIB's success. Very hard working lady who is really invested in the program and cares about the kids.

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Anonymous wrote:I have heard from a reliable source that RM IB coordinator is leaving RM next year. She is apparently very good - however the principal is trying to dismantle the structures she had put in. DC is accepted into RM and Blair. Based on this information DC has decided to go to Blair. Just wanted to let everyone know before they send in decision letter this week.

I wouldn't start stirring the pot unless you know the real situation.

- RM Teacher

What's the story from the inside?

that she wants a more prominent position - one that's more global

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Anonymous wrote:it's been pretty well known within the ib program/students that the current principal is not a big supporter. i recall my dd telling me that the new guy "hates" the program. it's an excellent program with excellent teachers. it's too bad.

Half of the kids (if not more) are popping Alderall to stay up and handle the workload. I think the new principal realizes most of the kids are completely overwhelmed. There is also many new studies showing that AP classes are not what they thought they would be and it is not preparing kids for college they way they initially thought.

??? you on drug?

This is a parent problem, not a kid problem.

The parents are nuts. And while they may SAY it was their child's decision to enroll, I can't imagine how upset parents would be if they heard their child say, "I just want to stay in my neighborhood school and just BE!"

so glad my kids are not part of the pressure cooker - I've seen enough children on meds who were eventually hospitalized or who became school phobic. b/c THAT'S healthy

pathetic, foolish parents

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Anonymous wrote:I have heard from a reliable source that RM IB coordinator is leaving RM next year. She is apparently very good - however the principal is trying to dismantle the structures she had put in. DC is accepted into RM and Blair. Based on this information DC has decided to go to Blair. Just wanted to let everyone know before they send in decision letter this week.

I wouldn't start stirring the pot unless you know the real situation.

- RM Teacher

What's the story from the inside?

that she wants a more prominent position - one that's more global

What does that mean? She has a very prominent position.

IBO I assume.