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Sebring High School IB Diploma Programme
Sebring High School IB Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) is a program that provides highly motivated college-bound students from the Highlands County area the opportunity to participate in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum.
The International Baccalaureate Programme (IB) is a program that provides highly motivated college-bound students from the Highlands County area the opportunity to participate in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum.
The program is a four-year course of study with two phases: In grades 9 and 10, students take all prescribed prerequisite classes. In grades 11 and 12, students may choose to pursue the IB Diploma or they may choose to complete individual IB classes to obtain IB certificates which would apply towards a regular Sebring High School diploma.
The program is a four-year course of study with two phases: In grades 9 and 10, students take all prescribed prerequisite classes. In grades 11 and 12, students may choose to pursue the IB Diploma or they may choose to complete individual IB classes to obtain IB certificates which would apply towards a regular Sebring High School diploma.
What separates IB from other high school programs is the emphasis on developing the student holistically rather than just academically. In addition to college-level courses, students engage in extracurricular activities and independent research. At the heart of IB curriculum and education experiences are opportunities for students to grow in the IB Learner Profile attributes:
What separates IB from other high school programs is the emphasis on developing the student holistically rather than just academically. In addition to college-level courses, students engage in extracurricular activities and independent research. At the heart of IB curriculum and education experiences are opportunities for students to grow in the IB Learner Profile attributes:
Inquirers Open-Minded Balanced Knowledgeable Risk-Takers
Inquirers Open-Minded Balanced Knowledgeable Risk-Takers
Principled Communicators Thinkers Caring
Principled Communicators Thinkers Caring
IB Diploma Requirements
IB Diploma Requirements
The IB diploma is awarded upon successful completion of coursework and exit exams in six subject
The IB diploma is awarded upon successful completion of coursework and exit exams in six subject
groups.
groups.
There are also three additional core requirements. The core requirements are an independent research
There are also three additional core requirements. The core requirements are an independent research
Paper (Extended Essay), The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, and 150 hours of participation in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) experiences outside the IB classes.
Paper (Extended Essay), The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, and 150 hours of participation in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) experiences outside the IB classes.
At Sebring High School an average of 87% of Diploma Candidates earn the IB Diploma (World-Wide Average is 79%)
At Sebring High School an average of 87% of Diploma Candidates earn the IB Diploma (World-Wide Average is 79%)
The Location
The Location
Highlands County’s IB programme draws students from Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring. Students accepted into the program will attend grades 9-12 at Sebring High School. Transportation is provided to and from Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring.
Highlands County’s IB programme draws students from Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring. Students accepted into the program will attend grades 9-12 at Sebring High School. Transportation is provided to and from Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring.
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