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International Baccalaureate
What is IB?
What is IB?
Both Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School are authorized as IB World Schools and offer the IB Diploma Programme and the course certification option
Both Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School are authorized as IB World Schools and offer the IB Diploma Programme and the course certification option
Students and educators from around the world reflect on the benefits of the IB Diploma Program
IB World Schools share a common commitment to providing a high-quality, challenging, and international education. Whether a student chooses a 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 Programme courses and exams, Rockwall ISD juniors and seniors can earn an internationally-recognized qualification as well as college credit while participating in conceptual, student-centered coursework.
IB Student Success in Rockwall ISD
IB Student Success in Rockwall ISD
221 Students currently participate in the Rockwall ISD IB Program
221 Students currently participate in the Rockwall ISD IB Program
87% of Rockwall ISD IB students were successful on 2024 exams
87% of Rockwall ISD IB students were successful on 2024 exams
80% of Rockwall ISD candidates have earned their IB Diploma since 2014
80% of Rockwall ISD candidates have earned their IB Diploma since 2014
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 66% of high school graduates. Of those, 70% of those 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
Top 10 Qualities of IB Curriculum
Top 10 Qualities of IB Curriculum
Increases college readiness
Increases college readiness
Research shows that DP students are more likely to graduate from highly-selective universities.
Focused on more than results
Focused on more than results
Elements of CAS encourage ethical development and metacognitive skills.
Internationally recognized
Internationally recognized
The IB Diploma is an internationally recognized qualification, with IB World Schools in 156 countries.
Encourages independent learning
Encourages independent learning
Assessments like the Extended Essay require students to chose and develop independent research topics.
Globally minded
Globally minded
Courses focus on connections between local and international contexts.
Develops self-management skills
Develops self-management skills
Over two years, students learn positive study habits while managing projects.
Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary
Course concepts encourage connections between subject area content.
Fosters critical thinking
Fosters critical thinking
TOK and subject area courses ask students to self-assess and evaluate other perspectives.
Includes holistic assessment
Includes holistic assessment
IB exams include projects, essays, oral presentations, lab experiments, and individual explorations.
Student-centered
Student-centered
IB courses and assessments provide student choice and differentiation.
Who to Contact?
Who to Contact?
Rockwall-Heath High School
Glenna Wier
IB Coordinator
glenna.wier@rockwallisd.org
972-772-2474 ext. 6349
Rockwall High School
Michelle Ghormley
IB Coordinator
michelle.ghormley@rockwallisd.org
972-771-7339 ext. 7226
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