IB (International Baccalaureate) is an international academic high school program providing students in their last two years of high school of diverse linguistic, cultural and educational backgrounds with the intellectual, social and critical perspectives required to engage in the global community. The IB curriculum offers a comprehensive two-year curriculum for Juniors and Seniors in which all participants study languages, science, mathematics, humanities, and the arts.

The International Baccalaureate program encourages students to:

• learn how to learn

• ask challenging questions

• understand the ways of people in society and the scientific forces of the environment

• develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture

• develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact North's IB Diploma Program Coordinator.

Ms. Andrea Miranda

amiranda@ccsd.edu

845-639-6587

SOPHOMORES - Are you interested in the IB Diploma Program?

There are no specific minimum requirements for entry into the IB Diploma program. However, certain characteristics are associated with successful diploma candidates and all IB diploma candidates are required to meet with the IB coordinator to determine which IB courses offer the best fit for the student. As long as a student is willing to strive for the following characteristics, he/she will be given the opportunity to enroll in IB courses. The successful IB student:

• is self-motivated and family supported

• desires to be challenged intellectually and academically

• is a competent reader

• speaks and writes clearly and effectively

• possesses analytical and critical thinking skills

• possesses or is willing to acquire good time and stress management skills

• is open to new ideas and tolerant of different beliefs

• participates in school and community activities

• is willing to handle the rigor and pace of a demanding academic curriculum

To prepare for the IB program, it is recommended that students take the most challenging possible coursework during 9th and 10th grades. Students who maintain a 90% average or above during freshman and sophomore years experience the smoothest transition to IB courses. The following curriculum map shows various pathways to prepare academically for IB.

North students comment on their experiences in the IB Program

Additional Reading:

What to expect in the first month of the Diploma Program

What is the International Baccalaureate?

IB: Key findings from research on the impact of the Diploma Program