There are many options in the Greer High IB Program. AP course are integrated within the Diploma Program and the Certificate Program. Students have the option to complete certificates in individual subjects (some of which are integrated with AP) if they do not want to pursue the entire IBDP. Students may complete as many individual certificates as their schedule will allow. If a student is completing an individual course certificate he/she is required to complete the IB Exam for that course.
The Diploma Program curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups.
Made up of three required components, the DP core aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.
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The three core elements are:
Theory of knowledge, in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know.
The extended essay, which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper.
Creativity, activity, service, in which students complete a project related to those three concepts.
The six subject groups (containing specific courses) are: (click on each for more information)
Group 1 - English A: Literature HL Subject Brief / Complete Literature Guide
Group 2 - Language B: Spanish, French, German SL-HL Subject Brief / Complete Language B Guide
Group 3 - IB US History & History of the Americas HL Subject Brief / Complete History Guide
Group 4 - Biology HL Subject Brief / Complete Biology Guide 2024 / Complete Biology Guide 2025
Group 5 - Math Applications and Interpretations SL/HL Subject Brief / Complete Math A & I Guide
Group 6 - Music/Orchestra SL Subject Brief / Complete Music/Orchestra SL Guide
Group 6 - Visual Arts SL Subject Brief / Complete Visual Arts Guide
Students may also take a Language Acquisition Course they have not had as their Group 6 course.
Diploma candidates take 3 or 4 courses at HL (higher level) and the remaining courses at SL (standard level).