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The International Baccalaureate Program is a comprehensive course of study designed for highly motivated students. This stimulating, challenging program meets standards of international academic excellence and promotes admission to colleges and universities throughout the world.
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Click here to visit the IB Coordinator website.
Rewards of being an International Baccalaureate Student
Special Features of the Diploma
The IB Diploma recipient is recognized world wide as a leader of high academic standing. The ability to think, write (communicate), and assume responsibility within a community are viewed as key attributes of this individual. With this in mind, the International Baccalaureate Organization requires all students to complete these three components–Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS–as essential culminating actions for a diploma candidate.
Theory of Knowledge
The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course is designed to “cap” the curriculum by providing an opportunity for reflection. The object is not to learn new knowledge, but to increase understanding of what has already been learned. TOK requirements include:
Extended Essay
The extended essay is a 4,000-word essay (approx. 15 double-spaced pages) which reflects an original piece of research, analysis and interpretation written by the student under the direct supervision of a qualified mentor. Students will choose a topic from any content area within IB guidelines and will develop the essay with guidance through English III & IV classes.
CAS (Creativity, Action, Service)
Believing a true leader is one who participates in the aesthetics of life and gives to society as much as he/she receives, the IB diploma candidate will be expected to contribute a combination of 150 hours of creative, action, and service activities. Students may begin their CAS hours in June after their 10th grade year.
Admission Guidelines
AL.C. Anderson High School students who wish to enter the IB Program must be enrolled in Pre AP/IB courses in grades 9 & 10. Students must begin the study of French, German, Latin, or Spanish by grade 9.
The I.B. Coordinator will examine the records of each student applying for the International Baccalaureate Program. The following factors are considered:
Once accepted, a student must maintain a high level of academic achievement. Progress will be continuously evaluated.
Registration Information (Sophomore Year)
January
STUDENTS APPLY FOR IB DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE ADMISSION
Current 10th grade students apply for candidacy in the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Certificate Program.
February
APPLICATION REVIEW/NOTIFICATION TO ACCEPTED STUDENTS
All students who applied for candidacy in the IB Program will be considered for participation and notified of their status.
March/April
STUDENT CLASS SCHEDULES
Students will be scheduled into required/requested courses.
Diploma candidates will test in six areas over a two-year period. At least three (or a maximum of four) exams must be on the Higher Level (taken at end of senior year) and at least two must be Standard Level (may be taken at end of junior year). Decisions on exams must be made by October 15.
Exams are taken in six areas:
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