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What is IB?
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.
Jackson County High School is one of just 35 public high schools in the state of Georgia with an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
IB Diploma Program graduates reflect on their experiences at JCHS.
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.
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.
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
IB Student Success at JCHS
134 students currently participate in the JCHS IB program.
134 students currently participate in the JCHS IB program.
81% of JCHS IB students passed their exams since 2022.
81% of JCHS IB students passed their exams since 2022.
72% of JCHS candidates have earned their IB Diplomas since 2022.
72% of JCHS candidates have earned their IB Diplomas since 2022.
Find out more about JCHS and global IB statistics.
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Three Big Benefits of an IB Education
Three Big Benefits of an IB Education
IB students are more likely to get into competitive colleges.
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.
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.
IB students are more likely to graduate from college.
83% of DP students graduate within six years, compared to 56% overall.
Students and educators from around the world reflect on the benefits of the IB Diploma Program
JCHS IB Students in the News
JCHS IB Students in the News
Click on the images to read more about our amazing students.
Click on the images to read more about our amazing students.
IB Exam Top Scores: IB Diploma graduate Paisley Gillespie and Diploma candidate Sofia Ramos
Region GHSA Literary Winners: IB Diploma candidates Kayla Boebel, Eliana Chamberlin, and Daniel Lindman and IB course candidate Chloe Bradley
Top 10 Qualities of IB Curriculum
Top 10 Qualities of IB Curriculum
1 Increases college readiness
1 Increases college readiness
Research shows that DP students are more likely to graduate from highly-selective universities.
2 Focused on more than results
2 Focused on more than results
Elements like CAS encourage ethical development and metacognitive skills.
3 Internationally recognized
3 Internationally recognized
The IB Diploma is an internationally recognized qualification, with IB World Schools in 156 countries.
4 Encourages independent learning
4 Encourages independent learning
Assessments like the Extended Essay require students choose and develop independent research topics.
5 Globally minded
5 Globally minded
Courses focus on connections between local and international contexts.
6 Develops self-management skills
6 Develops self-management skills
Over two years, students learn positive study habits while managing projects.
7 Interdisciplinary
7 Interdisciplinary
Course concepts encourage connections between subject area content.
Overview of the IB programs, practices, and goals
8 Fosters critical thinking
8 Fosters critical thinking
TOK and subject area courses ask students to self-assess and evaluate other perspectives.
9 Includes holistic assessment
9 Includes holistic assessment
IB exams include projects, essays, oral presentations, lab experiments, and individual explorations.
10 Student-centered
10 Student-centered
IB courses and assessments provide student choice and differentiation.
List adapted from 10 Reasons
Congratulations to our Diploma Program Class of 2025!
Congratulations to our Diploma Program Class of 2025!
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