Welcome Ms. Kiera Butler Principal Intern
Your Friendly Coordinators Mr. Jelen Ms. Shay Ms. Clarkson Magnet Coordinator Diploma Programme Coordinator Middle Years Programme Coordinator
Transition to RM and the IB Magnet Reyna Choi Class of 2019
Reyna Choi RM Activities: SGA President Co-President, Model Congress Co-President, DECA Math Honors Society Lacrosse IB Tests: IB English HL IB Spanish SL IB Environmental Sys & Soc. SL IB Physics HL IB Mathematics HL IB Economics SL Extended Essay Philosophy AP Tests: US Government Calculus BC Art History Statistics Spanish Language & Culture Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: E&M Chemistry English Language Environmental Science Macroeconomics Microeconomics US History 9th Grade Magnet English IB Precalculus Magnet Gov t Magnet Biology Magnet Spanish 3 Principles of Engineering Physical Education 10th Grade Magnet English AP Calculus BC Magnet US History Magnet Chem IB Spanish 4 AP Statistics AP Art History 11th Grade IB English Multi-Variable Calculus & Differential Eq. IB History 1 IB Physics 1 IB Spanish 5 IB Chemistry 1 IB TOK1 12th Grade IB English IB HL Mathematics IB Environmental Systems & Societies IB Physics 2 IB Economics IB TOK2 (Sem 1)/Linear Algebra (Sem 2)
Why RMIB? Mr. Joseph Jelen Magnet Coordinator
Our Teachers 2017-2018 MCPS Teacher of the Year
Our Course Offerings DP SUBJECT HIGHER LEVEL STANDARD LEVEL Group 1 IB English: Literature IB English: Language and Literature Group 2 IB Chinese IB French IB Spanish IB Chinese IB French IB Spanish Group 3 IB History IB Economics IB Social Anthropology IB Philosophy IB Global Politics Group 4 IB Biology IB Physics IB Chemistry IB Biology IB Physics IB Chemistry IB Environmental Systems & Societies Group 5 IB Mathematics: Analysis IB Mathematics: Analysis IB Mathematics: Applications Group 6 IB Visual Arts IB Computer Science IB Film IB Theatre IB Visual Arts IB Computer Science IB Film IB Theatre
Our Connections
Our Cohort
Our Diverse Interests 38 sports 210 student clubs
Our Support Trained IB Teachers Homework Club Student Support Specialist Our dedicated teachers give up lunch and time after school to provide enrichment and review. Students can receive academic assistance or study with the Homework Club located in the Media Center on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons Student Tutors Trained IB Counselors Career Center Student members of the National Honor Society (NHS) are available to tutor students daily during lunch by request. Many of our counselors have received specialized training to support our IB students. Our experienced College and Career Information Coordinator, is available to meet with students and families about the college application process. A dedicated staff member who serves as an advocate for students and monitors student performance.
The Value of an IB Education
What universities say about an IB education... Success in an IB program correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Program on the transcript. GPA is not nearly as important a factor in university admission as the IB Diploma. If a student has to choose, choose the Diploma over protecting the GPA. - Marilyn McGrath Lewis, Asst. Dean of Admissions, Harvard University "One of the advantages of an IB curriculum is its structure and quality. It is a coordinated program, well established, well known and well respected. We know the quality of IB courses, and we think the IB curriculum is terrific. - Christoph Guttentag, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University A transcript that reveals a student s enrollment in International Baccalaureate courses serves notice to the admissions officer that the applicant is someone who accepts rather than avoids educational challenges. Further, a successful IB student will enroll at Michigan with some advantages over students who have taken less intensive programs...unquestionably, a school that graduates each year a number of students with IB diplomas has demonstrated its commitment to high educational standards and that commitment will serve to influence admissions decisions at the University of Michigan. - Cliff Sjogren, former Director of Admissions, University of Michigan
Benefits of the IB Diploma IB candidates acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate IB candidates versus total population University of Virginia 64% 32% +32% University of California - Berkeley 58% 26% +32% University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 71% 51% +20% University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 63% 32% +31% Yale University 18% 7% +11% Source: The IB Diploma Graduate Destinations Survey 2011
IB Class of 2018 Outcomes (161 Diploma Candidates) 138 IB diplomas earned (86%), (Worldwide rate is 79%) RMIB Mean Grade 5.07( 4.8 Worldwide) 12 students earned Bilingual diplomas 30 National Merit Finalists 33 National Merit Semifinalists 53 National Merit Commended Students 1 US Presidential Scholar Semifinalist 5 US Presidential Scholar Candidates 18 UMD Banneker Key Scholarships Bethesda Magazine Extraordinary Teen
IB Class of 2019 36 National Merit Finalists 36 National Merit Semifinalists 58 National Merit Commended Students 12 US Presidential Scholar Candidates 2 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars Student Member of the Board of Education International Geography Olympiad, Quebec International Violin Competition, Budapest New England Young Writers Conference US State Department Language Study
Sampling of where our students were admitted Class of 2018 5 - Brown University 6 - Carnegie Mellon Univ 3 - Columbia University 1 - Cornell University 5 - Duke University 8 - Georgetown Univ 2 - Harvard University 5 - Johns Hopkins Univ 11- New York University 2 - Princeton University 4 - Rice University 2 - Rochester Inst of Tech 4 - Scripps 4 - Tufts 7 - Univ of CA at Berkeley 109* - Univ of Maryland 5 - Univ of Michigan 7 - Univ of North Carolina 7 - Univ of Pennsylvania 2- Univ of Virginia 3 - Yale University *18 Banneker Key Scholarships
The holistic education I received in IB has been integral to my development as a scholar and a person. In particular, the breadth and depth of my classes have given me confidence in being an "intellectual" that I would not have otherwise had. - Javier Alejandro Masis (RMHS 2009, Princeton University 2013, currently Harvard University Ph.D. Candidate in Neuroscience)
9th/10th Grade Course Selection Ms. Molly Clarkson Middle Years Programme Coordinator
Learner Centered
Magnet 9th and 10th Grades * * Courses prepare students for AP Government and AP US History exams. *
World Languages (Please see Magnet Course Bulletin page 11)
Science (Please see Magnet Course Bulletin page 14)
Mathematics (Please see Magnet Course Bulletin page 17) New math curriculum from the IBO (Class of 2022 and beyond) Mathematics: analysis and approaches SL/HL For students interested in mathematics, engineering, physical sciences, and some economics. For students who enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization. Mathematics: applications and interpretation SL/HL For students interested in social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, some economics, psychology, and design. For students who enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context.
PE, Art or Technology Selection Bottom of Green Registration Card 6) st 1 Choice Elective A nd 2 7) st 1 Choice Elective A st 1 Choice Elective B nd Choice Elective A Choice Elective A nd 2 6) 2 7) st 1 Choice Elective B nd 2 Choice Elective B Choice Elective B
11th/12th Grade Course Selection Ms. Nancy Shay Diploma Programme Coordinator
Four Year Planning
Tips Health and tech may be taken online during the summer. Consult blue 2019-2020 Magnet Course Bulletin for pathways. RMHS Counseling Website http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/s chools/rmhs/guidance/
Please note
Cost Approximately $950 for testing for the IB Diploma in addition to any Advanced Placement exams students might take. (AP Tests are approx. $94/test) Waivers are available based on financial need.
Philosophy Richard Montgomery High School is an authorized IB World School RMIB is committed to providing qualified 11th graders access to the Diploma Programme
Shadowing (Feb 15 or Feb 19) All students signed up received an e-mail confirmation today 8:15am drop off, auditorium welcome Shadow a current student to 3 classes 11:00am pick up from bus loop
Place your screenshot here www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rmhs/ib/ Visit us online to see more details about the program and course offerings.
Acceptance letter postmarked by Friday, February 22nd Please also return your green registration card by Friday, February 22nd Spring Mailing in April updates, summer assignments. Summer Enrichment Program (mid-july 2019) IB Freshmen Orientation and Mixer (August 2019)
Contact Information Joe Jelen, Magnet Coordinator Joseph_F_Jelen@mcpsmd.org Nancy Shay, IB Diploma Coordinator Nancy_S_Shay@mcpsmd.org 301-610-8100
Thank you. See you on Main Street! Seek out our current parents and students for their perspective on the program.