Admissions
Admissions
Congratulations on your decision to consider applying to one of the CCPS Specialty Centers. As you consider the programs available to you, we strongly encourage you to consider the International Baccalaureate Programme at Midlothian High School.
Congratulations on your decision to consider applying to one of the CCPS Specialty Centers. As you consider the programs available to you, we strongly encourage you to consider the International Baccalaureate Programme at Midlothian High School.
The IB Diploma Programme is world-renowned for challenging students with a rigorous academic curriculum and promoting the development of the student's academic, emotional, and social well-being.
The IB Diploma Programme is world-renowned for challenging students with a rigorous academic curriculum and promoting the development of the student's academic, emotional, and social well-being.
No matter what college major or career you may be considering, the IB Diploma Programme will prepare you well for your future. Thank you for taking the time to consider the IB Programme, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the near future.
No matter what college major or career you may be considering, the IB Diploma Programme will prepare you well for your future. Thank you for taking the time to consider the IB Programme, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the near future.
Dates to Know
Dates to Know
The steps provided below are intended for county residents, and those that are districted for Midlothian's IB Programme (Clover Hill, Cosby, James River, Monacan, Midlothian). If your family is moving into the area from another school district, please contact the IB Coordinator and Midlothian High School Counseling Department for details on how to submit transcripts, applications, and recommendations.
The steps provided below are intended for county residents, and those that are districted for Midlothian's IB Programme (Clover Hill, Cosby, James River, Monacan, Midlothian). If your family is moving into the area from another school district, please contact the IB Coordinator and Midlothian High School Counseling Department for details on how to submit transcripts, applications, and recommendations.
Step 1: Get to know us.
Step 1: Get to know us.
Learn about us by visiting informational sessions at the IB Open House & Specialty Center Fairs.
Learn about us by visiting informational sessions at the IB Open House & Specialty Center Fairs.
Attend one of the Chesterfield County Specialty Fairs, that will give potential candidates an opportunity to ask questions about the program. For 2023-24, the fairs are on October 2nd, at Clover Hill High School, and October 5th at Meadowbrook High School. Both fairs are from 5:30-6:30 PM.
Attend one of the Chesterfield County Specialty Fairs, that will give potential candidates an opportunity to ask questions about the program. For 2023-24, the fairs are on October 2nd, at Clover Hill High School, and October 5th at Meadowbrook High School. Both fairs are from 5:30-6:30 PM.
Our IB Open House which will provide a more detailed look into IB, and a chance to speak with students, teachers, and parents in the program is October 17, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Midlothian High School.
Our IB Open House which will provide a more detailed look into IB, and a chance to speak with students, teachers, and parents in the program is October 17, 2023 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Midlothian High School.
Step 2: Submit your online application.
Step 2: Submit your online application.
Current 8th graders will apply to Midlothian’s IB Programme and any other Specialty Centers from the same application. For our programme, you should request recommendations from two of your 7th or 8th grade teachers (from two different academic subjects). The application window is from October 2 to December 1, 2023.
Current 8th graders will apply to Midlothian’s IB Programme and any other Specialty Centers from the same application. For our programme, you should request recommendations from two of your 7th or 8th grade teachers (from two different academic subjects). The application window is from October 2 to December 1, 2023.
Midlothian High School 9th or 10th graders interested in applying to the IB Diploma Programme should speak to Mr. Jones, IB Coordinator. The internal application process is separate from the process described above.
Midlothian High School 9th or 10th graders interested in applying to the IB Diploma Programme should speak to Mr. Jones, IB Coordinator. The internal application process is separate from the process described above.
Step 3: Attend IB Interview Day.
Step 3: Attend IB Interview Day.
Attend the Interview Day at MHS (includes a group interview, math assessment, and a writing prompt).
Attend the Interview Day at MHS (includes a group interview, math assessment, and a writing prompt).
All students that apply to Midlothian’s IB Programme will participate in the Interview Day on January 27, 2023 where they will complete a group interview, writing prompt, and math assessment. The results of the Interview Day are not meant to be a rigid admissions test. The purpose is to give us additional information to help us to gain a better perspective of you as an applicant, and how you can grow as a learner, leader, and member of our community. Specific informaiton about Interview Day will be sent to applicants after the Specialty Center application window closes.
All students that apply to Midlothian’s IB Programme will participate in the Interview Day on January 27, 2023 where they will complete a group interview, writing prompt, and math assessment. The results of the Interview Day are not meant to be a rigid admissions test. The purpose is to give us additional information to help us to gain a better perspective of you as an applicant, and how you can grow as a learner, leader, and member of our community. Specific informaiton about Interview Day will be sent to applicants after the Specialty Center application window closes.
Step 4: Receive a notification of decision.
Step 4: Receive a notification of decision.
Receive a notification of decision from the SchoolMint application system.
Receive a notification of decision from the SchoolMint application system.
All applicants will receive notification of decision on March 1st via SchoolMint.
All applicants will receive notification of decision on March 1st via SchoolMint.
Step 5: Finalize your offer of admission.
Step 5: Finalize your offer of admission.
Students receiving an offer of acceptance must accept or decline that offer by March 14th.
Students receiving an offer of acceptance must accept or decline that offer by March 14th.
THANK YOU FOR APPLYING
THANK YOU FOR APPLYING
to Midlothian High School's International Baccalaureate Programme!
to Midlothian High School's International Baccalaureate Programme!