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Summer Sibling Committee

How and when do we know what textbooks we'll need? Will we have to buy them or will they be provided?

So none of the classes that sophomores take will have a required textbook. The only exception to this would be if you are placed in the BC calculus series 1st/2nd semester, in which they will provide you with the necessary textbook. Some other sophomore classes will have an optional textbook that the class will also provide i.e SI Chem.
Scott Du
sdu@imsa.edu
Class of 2019

Latest answers from Summer Sibling Committee

how/when are auditions for chamber choir?

though i don't know the specific answer to that, you could definitely email joyce symoniak (jsymoniak@imsa.edu), the teacher that runs choir, for more info!

am interested in joining the Scholastic bowl team, but I have not had any experience. Is it worth it to try joining the club when it is known for being competitive?

yes, it is completely worth it! though the reputation may be intimidating, i promise you that it can never hurt to try new and scary things. most imsa students best experiences have come from trying out new things with little to no experience!
julia tran
1502a wing
class of 2023

During our move in hours on move in day, does everything in the rooms need to be setup before parents leave?

nope! according to the "Residence Life: Important Updates" email, you only need to bring all the furniture and materials you'll need into your dorm, setting up can come later!
julia tran
1502a wing
class of 2023

Will counselors/teachers be able to help us find a career we want to pursue if we are unsure?

for sure! if you don't know where to start your career search, asking counselors can be a great idea, as they can send your resources on growing fields and careers that you may find interesting. teachers can be extremely helpful in this search too! even if you dont believe you're interested in a field they teach, you can reach out to them to try some new experiences out! who knows, maybe that's how you'll find your best fitting career : ) either way, it never hurts to check out resources like those teachers and counselors near you!
julia tran
1502a wing
class of 2023

I'm meeting with Dr.Krouse during the first week of school to change my placement to MI-4, does anyone have any advice, I have been reviewing for this meeting for awhile now.

Good luck and do your best --- if you get it, you get it, if you don't, you don't. Don't worry about it too much.

What is a fun fact that you would like to share for no apparent reason what so ever?

If you put two pieces of bread and a slice of cheese and slip it into a toaster slot in Sodexo, you can make smackin' grilled cheese.

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