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Anyone Have Any Insight on the "IB" Schooling Program?
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on March 4, 2011
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My son will be starting kindergarten in the fall so I am just starting to look at schools. I see that there are gifted programs and there are IB programs. Does anyon...
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- You are hearing from a lot of people talking about the high school IB programs, but there is a such thing at the elementary level. For high school, you have to test in...
- If you are talking about International Baccalaureate (IB), then that is for high school, not elementary school. If you are talking about something else, please update...
- At our public school, they offer the International Baccalaureate just in junior and senior years in high school, and one of my children did it. It was an excellent, ch...
International Baccalaureate School
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on March 8, 2010
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Hi Moms....another education related question. One of the public elementary schools is an International Baccalaureate Candidate school. I looked at their website and...
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- My brother went to Sturgis High School in Hyannis MA. It too, is a BA high school. BA high schools demand a lot more of their students - it is like a high school, but ...
- I used to work in an IB school, and plan on sending DD to one when she starts kindergarten. Simply put, the International Baccalaureate system in internationally reco...
- IBS is awesome. If your child is an amazing student she will likely be accepted. This is an extremely intense and accelerated school. We have an IBS school here in Aus...
Ahead of Curriculum - Need Options
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on April 8, 2007
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Hi Mamas,
My daughter went to a Montessori / daycare since she was three years old. She is now in Kindergarten and the "work" they do is a repeat for her (we are at...
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- My experience with the Texas Public School System is you have to yell and scream A LOT to be heard. I used to work for it and found it to be a very undesirable atmosph...
- S., My middle child was designated GT in Kindergarten in the TX Public Schools down in Belton, TX. Her teacher there was fantastic. We too experienced the same si...
- Hi S.! This is exactly what happened to my daughter, but in MI schools and over 9 years ago. We have homeschooled ever since. Since I'm not sure what is available...
What to Do with school/Or Child?????
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 24, 2011
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My 13 y/o (7grade middle schooler) was in IB program last year with very vigorous curriculum, strict accountability and a lot of homework. He did very well at that sch...
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- I basically think you are over-acting...Remember he is 13. I think that's an age to start giving him some responsibilities. What's he really doing? If he's looking ...
- I come from an extended family of computer geeks - I have two Computer Science degrees. Most kids in our family have their own computers well before 13. My 13 and 15 y...
- Why are you too late to apply to a new school next year? Anyway, then sadly here is what you have to do. You sit there, wait for him to finish his homework away and ...
Did You Go to Public School or Private School?
Asked by L.C. from Kansas City
on May 6, 2010
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ok, a friend of mine and i are having a debate and i want your ladies opinions too!
Did you go to public school or private school?
How do you feel about your edu...
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- (1) public (2) excellent - I went to college on a full-ride academic scholarship (3) 100% not (4) 100% not
- I went to public school in the Chicago area. I got a great education and went on to earn a master's degree... I truly believe that public schools are best as long as...
- I went to both. The quality of my private school education was superior to my public school education. I was subject to go to a troubled inner city public school, bu...
Seeking Advise on How to Deal with a 16-Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I have a 16 yr old daughter who has been an A+ student until she started high school. She has always taken advanced level classes and is now taking IB-Prep classes so...
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- Hi A. - I have a 15 yr old daughter who is an A student and taking IB prep classes/honor classes as a freshman and still getting straight A's. I have a 13yr old so...
- I want to commend you for doing such a great job as a single mother and putting her needs before your own. That is great of you. When I was 16 I was having sex w...
- For the most part, it sounds like you have a normal teenage girl. For what it's worth, from reading you post, it seems like she has way too much on her plate. I ...
Huntington, Sylvan or Other Tutor Help
Asked by T.B. from Minneapolis
on October 21, 2008
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I am at my wits end with my son who is a sophomore in high school. His reading skills have always been below par - not low enough to need special help at school, but ...
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- I second what others have written about looking more into a possible learning disability with reading or with a vision issue. And, if you request another evaluation, ...
- Hi! I actually tutor junior high and high school students, but mainly in organizational skills and projects. I was also a student with learning differences and...
- Hi T., I've been a special education teacher for four years, and am now at home taking care of my son. I think it would be wise to request an assessment of your son...
Advice on Intermediate and Elementry Schools in Northern San Antonio
Asked by T.E. from San Antonio
on August 12, 2008
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My husband is being transferred to San Antonio in early October. I am quite concerned about the school system there. We have 2 kids--ages 5 (starting Kindergarten) an...
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- Hi T., Yes, the location of your home determines your public school attendance zone. I have heard good things about Shertz -Cibolo schools. Your real estate agent s...
- Hi T., I agree with what the other mom(Jean) told you. Yes, it makes a difference where you live. Parents and some organizations in the city of San Antonio as well as...
- We live in Schertz/Cibolo and we really like the schools here. My son went to private school for pre-k and kinder and then went to Greenvalley Elementary in the Schert...
Gifted Program
Asked by S.B. from Evansville
on April 21, 2009
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My son's teacher called us at home and told us that she wants to nominate him for the "gifted program" for next school year (5th grade). I am very proud that she feels...
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- I agree with other posters that it wouldn't hurt to see if your son qualifies, then research the program available at your school to see if you think it would be a goo...
- Use the summer to help him adjust to CHANGE. Break routine, put yourselves in situations for him to meet other kids (summer programs and opportunities), etc. Let him...
- First explain the advantages to him and then let him decide what he wants.If he is truely as gifted as his teacher thinks he is maybe he could wait until he is in Jr. ...
Highschool Sophomore Need Curriculm for Him Please!!!!
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on January 13, 2008
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I presently homeschool my two younger children (9&6) and used to homeschool my eldest until the 7th grade. Now I am considering pulling the oder one back out of schoo...
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- check out www.sonlight.com www.thewelltrainedmind.com
- Have you tried talking to any of your son's teachers to see if your son's attitude is just a "rub off" from his friends? What other activities is your son involved in?...
- I'm am a homeschooling parent as well, and even though your children are all older than mine, I thought I might suggest Seaton Catholic Homeschool. Catholic or not, I...
