JICHS
Global Pathways
Global Pathways is a JICHS initiative that empowers students to pursue their passions for specific subject areas while experiencing the intellectual and personal growth of the International Baccalaureate core curriculum.
Students choose one Global Pathway option in addition to completing the Pathway Core.
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Choose your journey
GLOBAL STEM PATHWAY
Any 2 IB science &/or math courses
GLOBAL HUMANITIES PATHWAY
Any 2 IB literature, social studies &/or art courses
GLOBAL CITIZENS PATHWAY
1 IB language course & 1 IB social studies course
GLOBAL BUSINESS PATHWAY
IB Economics course with any IB math course
GLOBAL LEARNER PATHWAY
Student's choice of any 2 IB courses
THE GLOBAL PATHWAY CORE
Theory of Knowledge
Students complete TOK I & II during their junior year. Students complete the final TOK essay during their senior year for certificate credit.
Creativity, Activity, Service
Students satisfy the same CAS requirements as the Diploma including the final CAS project during their senior year.
Students complete a 2 year research task that promotes the IB skills for self-management, collaboration, critical and creative thinking as well as communication.
Scholarships
Global Pathway graduates receive university scholarship money. Furthermore, one student from each Global Pathway will win a scholarship toward a CAS international trip.
Recognition
Global Pathway graduates walk at commencement with unique IB stoles and pins celebrating their dedicated work on their Global Pathway journey.
university acceptance
Global Pathway learners have a distinct advantage in university applications with a dynamic story, advanced coursework and evidence of a well rounded education.