This is the official page of Walter Reed Middle School IHP. When you apply, you must be highly gifted, and get a very good teacher recommendation from your previous school. Out of 500 kids who apply in 6th grade, only 60 get in. It is very competitive, but totally worth it. The Walter Reed Middle School IHP is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, in which some 6th graders come in taking Algebra. All students in the IHP take a math class that is at least one year ahead of regular ed. The IHP puts an emphasis on long term assignment, so entering the IHP the student must be able to manage their time across schoolwork and other extra-curricular activities. In a 6th graders first year of the IHP, he/she is required to take one semester of Spanish and one semester of Latin. 6th grade core teachers are: Joyann Sofio (Math and Science) and Kristine Shahine (English and History). 7th and 8th grade core teachers are: Maegan Rasner ( English) , David Graham ( History) , Mr. Ferries (Science and AP Physics) , and Ms. Lawrence ( Math).