School Decision Day - Day #4

Rough day but the good news is the kids have chosen a school. Erin and Andrew (Jack didn't get much choice being only in grade 4) chose The Regents which is the largest of the British international schools. It was Walter and my first choice but we wanted the kids to feel secure and be the one to
chose it. Erin was so dedicated to the process we actually spent most of today
at the 2 schools. I'm quite impressed with her and Andrews involvement and how
they wanted to be part of the process of choosing.  Jack stayed back at the hotel with Ryan, poor guy is tired.

We went to see St Andrews school today and wow what a great school but the IB
program is smaller and less choices in classes. Also only about 14 kids would be
in Erin's class. This IB program is extremely rigorous and Erin wanted to make
sure that the school had enough topics for her to choose from that she felt fit
what she wanted.

Going into this school process I had no idea about this IB diploma but wow. IB stands for
The International Baccalaureate® (IB).  It is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, focused on the student. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme, has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.  (I didn't write this, stole it from the website. :)

Glad Im not the one going to school.  I would not survive.
Quite impressive with the education level that she will get but lots of pressure
and stress. We were told at all 3 schools how difficult the program is and
finding the right fit is the key. Neither the American school nor the smaller
British school offered Spanish or psychology and that's what she wants to study.
She wants to continue her Spanish.  The high level that she speaks at is quite
impressive.  Also psychology is really important.  She wants to study psychology
in college and go into the medical psychology side so having an IB program in
psychology is huge.  Soon she will be able to explain why we are all so weird.  
Andrew wanted the Regents school from the beginning because of the impressive
music program. He can continue his saxophone study but he will also learn the
guitar and piano. He is very happy with the choice.

Housing is another subject that is just stressful.  ugh. Thank goodness for buy
one get one free Mojitos at Havana's. . We really thought we were settled on the
house with the pool inside but after going back we find some things we were not
thrilled about. To many decisions to make.

More later.
Hope you all had a wonderful Easter
Miss you

The Regent International School campus.