International Baccalaureate
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The International Baccalaureate (IB) is considered to be the
most challenging and interesting pre-university curriculum in existence
today. Its general objectives are
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to provide students with a balanced education,
to facilitate geographic and cultural mobility, and
to promote international understanding.
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Unlike
Advanced Placement courses, the IB curriculum places emphasis on an
integrated rigorous curriculum, training students to think critically about
learning and teaching them to strive for excellence in all academic areas.
Since its founding in 1963, the IB Program has grown dramatically and
become an international symbol of academic integrity and intellectual
promise. Based in Geneva, Switzerland and Cardiff, Wales, IB brings an
international perspective to course study. There are 1189 member schools in
101 countries throughout the world.
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At SDHS, the
IB program is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum with classes
open to all students. Many classes have a 25 to 1 student/teacher ratio and
offer a course of study that is comparable to the first year of college.
IB
Diploma Requirements
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Examines in all 6 subject areas
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English, Mathematics, Science, Second Language, History or
Economics, Elective (Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, 2nd Science, 3rd Language)
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Takes 3 or 4 of the tests at Higher Level; 2 or 3 at
Standard Level
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Minimum total of 24 points
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Satisfactory completion of 3 additional requirements:
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Extended Essay
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Theory of Knowledge (ToK) course and ToK paper
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Participation in CAS (Creativity, Action, Service)
C.A.S.
150 hours (minimum) of extra-curricular, community service activities over a
2 year period.
SENIORS: DUE
APRIL 1st!!!
IB Diploma
Coordinator
Karen deLaurier
Located
in Room 350Q, in the back of the library.
For more information on IB,
visit the official SDHEC IB
website.
