OHS IB Courses
All IB Diploma courses are open to any Ogden High student that has fulfilled the necessary prerequisites. It is not uncommon for students attempting the full IB Diploma to also take AP and/or Concurrent Enrollment. It is also not uncommon for students not attempting the full IB Diploma to take a combination of AP, IB, and/or Concurrent Enrollment courses. Students are encouraged to find the right mix of courses to create a challenging and appropriate schedule.
Students attempting the full IB Diploma must take one course from groups 1-6. In place of a course from group 6 (the Arts), students can choose to take two languages, both group 4 courses, or an extra group 3 (in addition to history) for a total of 6 IB courses. Diploma candidates are also required to complete the two-semester course Theory of Knowledge and a science lab. We encourage Diploma candidates to also schedule at least one study hall, but there is also room for non-IB courses such as art, music, seminary, and CTE pathway courses.
Group 1
Language & Literature - required of all Diploma candidates & fulfills the Language Arts requirement
Group 2
intended for students with 0-2 years of experience with the language
intended for students with 1-3 years of experience with the language
intended for students with 3+ years of experience with the language AP Spanish is required prior to taking this class
Group 3
History - required of all Diploma candidates & fulfills US Government graduation requirement
Business Management - Can be taken as a group 6
Offered both at the Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL)
Economics SL - Can be taken as a group 6
Group 4
Biology - Can be taken as a group 6
Students have the option of taking the AP Chemistry exam at the end of their junior year in addition to sitting for the IB Chemistry exam in May of their senior year
Chemistry - Can be taken as a group 6
Offered both at the Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL)
Students have the option of taking the AP Chemistry exam at the end of their junior year in addition to sitting for the IB Chemistry exam in May of their senior year
Group 5
Group 6
Music - Solo or Group
Students must submit recordings of solo or group performances. However, they do not have to be from an Ogden High band or ensemble and can be vocal or instrumental.