International Baccalaureate Program History
The International Baccalaureate program was founded in 1967 to provide a rigorous, internationally minded, well-rounded education for students throughout the world, enabling them to qualify for university study no matter where they pursued their high school education. The IB program has a common, broadly-based curriculum which is assessed by internationally developed and graded examinations. The curriculum follows the objectives, topics, and materials recommended by the International Baccalaureate Board.
IB students graduate with the skills and discipline necessary for success in a globally competitive world. Because IB pushes students in all subject areas, an IB diploma will help make a student a more competitive applicant at top tier colleges. If just earning college credit while in high school is your goal, there are other programs like AP, AICE and dual enrollment that may also fit your needs. If your ultimate goal is to receive the most comprehensive, challenging education that will prepare you for success at any major university in the world, consider applying to be a part of the SCHS IB program.
IB students are leaders. They are active and involved in their school and community. They are smart and work hard, but also know how to have fun. They find joy in being involved in things that feed their passions; from computers, to athletics, to music, to jobs and family. They develop close friendships as they share classes with the same group of students for four years. IB students are not perfect students, but they are ready and willing to engage in a challenging curriculum at an awesome school that will uniquely prepare them for high level studies in college and beyond.
IB students graduate with the skills and discipline necessary for success in a globally competitive world. Because IB pushes students in all subject areas, an IB diploma will help make a student a more competitive applicant at top tier colleges. If just earning college credit while in high school is your goal, there are other programs like AP, AICE and dual enrollment that may also fit your needs. If your ultimate goal is to receive the most comprehensive, challenging education that will prepare you for success at any major university in the world, consider applying to be a part of the SCHS IB program.
IB students are leaders. They are active and involved in their school and community. They are smart and work hard, but also know how to have fun. They find joy in being involved in things that feed their passions; from computers, to athletics, to music, to jobs and family. They develop close friendships as they share classes with the same group of students for four years. IB students are not perfect students, but they are ready and willing to engage in a challenging curriculum at an awesome school that will uniquely prepare them for high level studies in college and beyond.
10th & 11th Grade Students
Interested in making a global impact? Click on the picture below and read about the world student conferences offered by IB. The six day conference registration fee is $999, which does not include airfare. It can also be used for CAS hours. For more information, see Mrs. Cappiello.
Oglethorpe University-Atlanta
Credit given for most HL and SL classes. IB exam scores of 24 & up get automatic credit up to sophomore status. $2500 per year (renewable) for earned IB diploma.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln
IB Diploma students earn an average of 25-28 credits; those accepted are automatically qualified for a scholarship worth $50,000
The University of Tulsa
Gives an IB Merit scholarship $3000. IB Diploma students can earn 10-30 semester hours. TU application fee of $35 is also waived for IB diploma candidates. They accept HL & SL scores.
The University of Alabama-Birmingham
Offers credit for more than 40 HL & SL courses. IB Candidates receive $1000 scholarship, Diploma holders receive $2500, both per year and renewable 4 years.
