Admissions and Enrollment

The IB is a demanding program that will serve the most advanced and gifted students well; however, although the IB is rigorous, students who wish to pursue an IB Diploma do not have to be prepared to begin the program the day they enter high school.  This means that virtually any highly-motivated student who is willing to dedicate himself or herself to developing skills can use the years in the Pre-DP program to prepare for the actual IB in 11th and 12th grades.  The most important characteristics of an IB applicant are: motivation; willingness, if necessary, to set schoolwork as a more important priority than employment or entertainment; the ability to organize and to manage several tasks at once; and the willingness to seek help when it is needed.  Finally, the successful IB student must be willing and able to engage in extra-curricular activities while also managing an academically demanding program.  

Eighth graders are invited to attend a Specialty Center Fair in October.  These fairs allow students to consider the broad range of specialty programs Chesterfield County Public Schools and the surrounding area have to offer.

Online applications are available for students and their families to complete on CCPS Opportunities.  Students will need to get recommendations from their favorite teachers for their applications.

Each specialty center program hosts an open house. These open houses allow students to gain a better understanding of the programs each school has to offer, and it provides an opportunity for families to get answers to any questions they may have. Our Open House is on October 16th, 2024.

The IB is an 11th and 12th grade program that students can join, as long as there is space, up to the beginning of the 11th grade year. Students who are interested in the IB program can learn more it on the website. Check out the About IB and the Why IB sections of website. You can also reach out to the coordinator, Austin Good, at austin_good@ccpsnet.net. You can fill out an application for IB here. In order to complete their application,  students will need teacher recommendations.  Students will be contacted for an interview and after their transcript is reviewed, students will be notified of their application status. 

If you were a part of an IB DP Program outside of Chesterfield County Public Schools, you can transfer into the IB Program at Meadowbrook High School if you are in good academic and behavorial standing and interested in continuing your IB studies.