JCHS International Baccalaureate
What is IB?
Jackson County High School is one of just 35 public high schools in the state of Georgia with an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
IB World Schools share a common commitment to providing a high-quality, challenging, and international education. Whether a student chooses to participate in a single course or the full program, the IB curriculum is globally recognized as one of the premier college preparatory programs for students.
Through our IB Diploma Program courses and exams, JCHS juniors and seniors can earn an internationally-recognized qualification and college credit while participating in conceptual, student-centered coursework.
IB Student Success at JCHS
116 students currently participate in the JCHS IB program.
81% of JCHS IB students passed their exams in 2022 and 2023.
91% of JCHS candidates have earned their IB Diplomas since 2022.
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Three Big Benefits of an IB Education
IB students are more likely to get into competitive colleges.
Overall, 82% of DP students attended a four-year college compared to 40% of high school graduates. Of those, 70% go to more-selective colleges.
IB students are more likely to stay in college.
98% of DP students persist in college past their first year, compared to 77% overall.
IB students are more likely to graduate from college.
83% of DP students graduate within six years, compared to 56% overall.
JCHS IB Students in the News
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Top 10 Qualities of IB Curriculum
1 Increases college readiness
Research shows that DP students are more likely to graduate from highly-selective universities.
2 Focused on more than results
Elements like CAS encourage ethical development and metacognitive skills.
3 Internationally recognized
The IB Diploma is an internationally recognized qualification, with IB World Schools in 156 countries.
4 Encourages independent learning
Assessments like the Extended Essay require students choose and develop independent research topics.
5 Globally minded
Courses focus on connections between local and international contexts.
6 Develops self-management skills
Over two years, students learn positive study habits while managing projects.
7 Interdisciplinary
Course concepts encourage connections between subject area content.
8 Fosters critical thinking
TOK and subject area courses ask students to self-assess and evaluate other perspectives.
9 Includes holistic assessment
IB exams include projects, essays, oral presentations, lab experiments, and individual explorations.
10 Student-centered
IB courses and assessments provide student choice and differentiation.
List adapted from 10 Reasons
Congratulations to our Diploma Program Class of 2024!
Upcoming Dates
July 6: Exam scores released. Please email Mr. Nichols if you need help access your scores.
