Review this document to see the course requirements that must be completed by the end of 10th grade, along with the likely schedule for IB 11th and 12th grade. Please note that changes to the master schedule or other changes by the county may impact the schedule. While we do not anticipate any shift in Druid Hills' overall schedule, there is always the chance that things may change. This should be considered a workable draft schedule. Scroll or click the link to view.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a core requirement of the IB Diploma Programme, alongside the Extended Essay and CAS, designed to help students critically examine the nature of knowledge itself. Rather than teaching specific content, TOK challenges students to explore how we know what we know by investigating different Areas of Knowledge—including history, the natural and human sciences, mathematics, and the arts—and the Ways of Knowing that shape our understanding, such as language, reason, emotion, perception, and imagination. Students also explore optional themes like knowledge and technology, politics, religion, or indigenous societies, all centered around the core theme of knowledge and the knower. Assessment includes a TOK Exhibition, where students connect real-world objects to a TOK prompt, and a 1,600-word TOK Essay responding to a prescribed title. Together with the Extended Essay, TOK can contribute up to three additional points toward a student's overall IB Diploma score, making it a vital part of developing critical thinking and intellectual reflection throughout the program.
This course is designed for students who want to explore how mathematics connects to the real world through modeling, statistics, and technology. It emphasizes practical application over pure abstraction, covering topics such as functions, geometry, statistics, probability, and calculus, with an emphasis on using technology to solve authentic problems. Students develop the ability to interpret and apply mathematical concepts to fields like social sciences, business, and the natural sciences.
IB Biology HL offers an in-depth exploration of living systems, from molecular biology and cellular processes to ecology, genetics, and evolution. Students engage in extensive laboratory work and data analysis, developing strong scientific inquiry skills while examining the interconnectedness of life on Earth. The higher-level course goes deeper into topics such as biochemistry, physiology, and biotechnology, preparing students for advanced study in the life sciences.
This course explores the fundamental principles governing the physical universe, from mechanics and electricity to waves, thermodynamics, and modern physics. Students engage in hands-on experimentation and data analysis, developing a strong foundation in scientific reasoning and quantitative problem-solving that prepares them for further study in the physical sciences.
This course immerses students in the close reading and analysis of literary works from a range of periods, genres, and cultures. Students develop critical thinking and communication skills by examining how authors use literary techniques to convey meaning, while also considering the cultural and historical contexts of texts. Literature HL includes additional works and assessments compared to SL, deepening students' analytical and comparative literary skills.
This course develops students' proficiency in Spanish through the study of language, literature, and culture. Students build communication skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing while exploring global themes such as identity, social organization, and shared humanity, with an emphasis on real-life communication in Spanish-speaking contexts.
This course develops students' proficiency in French through the study of language, literature, and culture. Students build communication skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing while exploring global themes such as identity, social organization, and shared humanity, with an emphasis on real-life communication in French-speaking contexts.
This course examines significant political, social, and economic developments in North and South America, exploring themes such as revolution, nation-building, and international relations. Students analyze historical sources and develop skills in historical argumentation and interpretation. As a higher-level course, it includes deeper historical investigation and additional assessment components.
This course explores major global events and developments of the twentieth century, including world wars, the Cold War, and decolonization. Students investigate the causes and consequences of key historical events, developing skills in critical analysis and historical inquiry through the study of primary and secondary sources.
IB Theatre invites students to explore the transformative power of drama as creators, performers, and researchers. Through practical exploration and collaborative production work, students investigate theatre from a variety of cultural perspectives, examining how theatrical traditions and practices differ around the world. The course develops skills in devising, directing, and performing original and existing works, culminating in practical presentations and a written body of work that reflects each student's growth as a theatre-maker and their understanding of theatre's role in society.
This course introduces students to the scientific study of the mind and behavior, exploring how biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors interact to shape human thought and action. Students examine key psychological theories and research studies, developing an understanding of how psychologists investigate behavior through empirical methods. The course also encourages students to critically evaluate research methodology and ethical considerations, building skills in analysis and scientific inquiry that apply across the social sciences.
IB Visual Arts encourages students to explore their creativity through studio practice, art history, and critical theory. Students develop a personal body of work while researching and analyzing the work of other artists, cultures, and time periods, culminating in an exhibition and a curatorial rationale that reflects their artistic growth.