The Center IB Program at John F. Kennedy High School is an application-based program in Montgomery County Public Schools
Ms. Erin Velzeboer
IB Coordinator (DP)
Theory of Knowledge II
Erin_L_Velzeboer@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Colleen De Jong
IB Coordinator (MYP)
Theory of Knowledge I
Colleen_H_DeJong@mcpsmd.org
Students in the Center IB are part of a four-year International Baccalaureate Experience
Focus on international mindedness and interdisciplinary learning
Organize and contribute to service projects
Foster community within the program and the school
Build leadership skills
9th & 10th Grades: Middle Years Program
Cohorted advanced core classes
Complete the MYP Personal Project which is a student driven inquiry learning experience
11th & 12th Grades: IB Diploma Program
Study advanced and collegiate level coursework in six IB Diploma Program subject Groups
Earn an internationally recognized IB Diploma in preparation for college and future career
Build an academic portfolio to potentially earn college credit and/or advanced academic standing
Enhanced research skills through completion of internal assessments and extended essay
Build capacity for leadership, service, and collaboration with Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) project