Rockwall ISD

International Baccalaureate

 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


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

221 Students currently participate in the Rockwall ISD IB Program

87% of Rockwall ISD IB students were successful on 2024 exams

80% of Rockwall ISD candidates have earned their IB Diploma since 2014

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 66% of high school graduates.  Of those, 70% of those 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

Top 10 Qualities of IB Curriculum

Increases college readiness

Research shows that DP students are more likely to graduate from highly-selective universities.

Focused on more than results

Elements of CAS encourage ethical development and metacognitive skills.

Internationally recognized

The IB Diploma is an internationally recognized qualification, with IB World Schools in 156 countries.

Encourages independent learning

Assessments like the Extended Essay require students to chose and develop independent research topics.

Globally minded

Courses focus on connections between local and international contexts.

Develops self-management skills

Over two years, students learn positive study habits while managing projects.

Interdisciplinary

Course concepts encourage connections between subject area content.


Fosters critical thinking

TOK and subject area courses ask students to self-assess and evaluate other perspectives.

Includes holistic assessment

IB exams include projects, essays, oral presentations, lab experiments, and individual explorations. 

Student-centered

IB courses and assessments provide student choice and differentiation.

Who to Contact?

Rockwall ISD 

Matthew Redman

District IB Director

matthew.redman@rockwallisd.org

972-772-2488 ext. 7040


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