International Baccalaureate
Carrollton High School
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The IB Application for current Sophomores is now open! Please complete your application before March 1st.
The International Baccalaureate Program (IB) at Carrollton High School is a rigorous course of study designed to meet the needs of highly motivated secondary students and to promote international understanding.
The effectiveness of the IB program is due not only to the depth of the individual courses, but also to the comprehensive nature of the program. Unlike other honors programs, the IB Diploma Program requires each student to take courses in six academic areas which culminate in international examinations. To qualify for the International Baccalaureate Diploma, students must take examinations in six subject areas, participate in the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) program, and write an extended essay. The diploma candidate must also take a unique course known as Theory of Knowledge. In this course, students explore the connections and similarities between the various subjects, learn to think, and apply interrelated concepts. Many students earning the IB Diploma are awarded advanced college credit at prestigious universities around the world.
Many highly competitive colleges and universities recognize the IB Diploma for admissions and/or advanced standing. CHS IB students may also participate in the Advanced Placement (AP) Program. Many universities express that IB Diploma students are among the best prepared for university study.
A successful IB candidate IS
A motivated student who has curiosity and a zest for learning.
An independent learner who accepts challenges readily and is willing to take initiative
A team player who gets along well with others in a group - an essential element to effective team-building.
Curious about the world and their place in it.
Actively involved in the extracurricular life of the school and the broader community.
A successful IB candidate HAS
Solid academic potential, high academic standing and a broad range of academic and other interests
Command of spoken and written English; strong mathematical skills
A commitment to second-language learning
A demonstrated capacity and willingness to assume a leadership position
Interests in issues in and beyond our community
An appreciation for, and a sensitivity to, other cultures and perspectives.
Please contact Mr. Noah Brewer, IB Coordinator, for more information.
The IB Mission Statement
The IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate Organization is a mission-driven program that is dedicated to preparing students for the world beyond the boundaries of their own school and community. The IB Mission Statement, which forms the core beliefs of the program as it is implemented internationally, is:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
The IB Learner Profile
The IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Open-minded
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
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