PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The IB Middle Years and Diploma Programs aim to develop empathetic, globally-minded citizens who will be prepared to take on leadership roles and collaborate to address the needs of the future. The program emphasizes academic breadth with opportunities for pursuing individualized, in-depth pathways. Our students pursue a wide range of pathways after high school, and for more information on college and university acceptances and attendance, please see the "College Information" page. 

Research has shown that the IBMYP and IBDP prepare students for success in high school and beyond. Key findings from research include: 

• "...Previous enrollment in the MYP increases students' likelihood of participation in college preparatory coursework and achievement of college-ready scores on AP/DP exams" (Wade and Wolanin). 

• Diploma Program students in the United States were nearly 20% more likely to enroll in university immediately after high school ("Aspiring and Achieving: Highlighting DP and CP student research").

IB provides a well-rounded, rigorous educational experience, and we challenge our students to be the best versions of themselves both in the classroom and in the larger community. We hope you will join us as an IB Tucker Tiger!

Please see the updated four year course of study document linked below. This explains the pathways our students can take as a part of this program. 

JRT IB Program Four Year Course of Study ('23-'24) 

Students applying to the IB program should be aware that the following courses are required prior to the 9th grade year:

• Algebra I 

• Spanish or French I

The following courses are preferred prior to the 9th grade year:

• World History and Geography I 

• Earth Science

There will be informational sessions for all HCPS specialty centers on the following dates: 

• September 20th at Freeman High School

• September 26th at Henrico High School 

The application will open for all HCPS students on 10/2/23. To find the student timeline for the application process, please see https://www.henricoschools.us/page/student-timeline. 

• Current 8th grade HCPS students will apply via the online portal. Please visit the Henrico Student Applicant Process page for detailed information. 

• Current non-HCPS 8th grade students will complete a paper copy of the application and deliver it directly to centers to which they are applying. The application and more detailed information for non-HCPS students can be found on the Non-Henrico Student Application Process page. 

Please join us at our IB program Open House on Tuesday, October 17th at 7PM. At Open House, you will get to learn more about our courses, student experience, and life as a J.R. Tucker Tiger. The program will begin at 7PM in the Auditorium.