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ohnson
High School is excited to offer students a
rigorous, challenging and well-rounded educational experience with an
emphasis on internationalism through our International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme. With our country’s and
community’s economies becoming more global in perspective, we feel that our
students should not only recognize the importance of understanding one’s own
community, but also communities around the world. The programme is designed
to help students develop the knowledge and skills be successful in high school, college and life.
Benefits for the Students
The IB Diploma Programme at Johnson High School:
- Offers students a rigorous,
pre-university course of study
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- Develops students' critical
and analytical thinking skills (learn how to learn)
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- Challenges students to
consider and appreciate internationalism both within and
beyond their communities and cultures
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- Offers students
opportunities to become an active participant in their
community through volunteer and service projects
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- Encourages fluency in a
second language
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- Offers an interdisciplinary,
comprehensive, world class
curriculum
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- Provides an opportunity to conduct
and write an independent research paper to prepare students
with the skills to write college-level papers
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"UGA is pleased to have applicants who have participated in the
IB program. We have found that students who take the most
rigorous classes available at their high school are the most
competitive for admissions and best prepared for success at the
University of Georgia. Our experience with students who have
completed the IB program, specifically those completing the IB
Diploma, has proven that this is very rigorous preparation for
college."
Dr. Nancy McDuff
Associate VP for Admissions &
Enrollment Mgmt
University of Georgia |
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"At
Tech, we expect to see that students are taking the most
challenging curriculum available to them in high school.
Participating and succeeding in the IB program not only
demonstrates that a student has significant academic ability,
but also a desire to push themselves to learn. Georgia Tech is a
challenging place and those who perform at the highest level
here are not just bright- they are hard workers and lifelong
learners as well. In reviewing a student's transcript, IB
courses on the high school level is a great indicator to
admissions that the applicant is potentially a good fit.
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Mr. Rick Clark
Director of Undergraduate
Admissions
Georgia
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IB Diploma Programme Presentation
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IB Diploma Programme Curriculum
The
curriculum for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) is
prescribed. Students must meet the IB DP requirements to receive the IB Diploma
at the end of
their two years of study. The IB curriculum is divided into six
categories. The IB courses to be
offered at JHS are:
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IB Categories |
IB Courses
Offered at JHS |
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Group 1 |
Student's Best Language |
English HL* |
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Group 2 |
Modern Language |
Spanish B SL |
Spanish ab initio |
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Group 3 |
Individuals and Societies |
History of the Americas HL* |
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Group 4 |
Experimental Sciences |
Biology SL |
Chemistry SL |
Physics SL |
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Group 5 |
Mathematics |
Mathematics SL |
Mathematical Studies SL |
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Group 6 |
Arts & Electives |
Visual Arts HL |
Psychology HL |
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IB Theatre Arts |
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*English HL and History
of the Americas HL are required courses. |
For
students’ junior and senior years, they will choose one course from each of the
six
groups. Of those courses, three must be at the standard level
and three must be at the higher
level. Students can make their
selection of courses based on their academic strengths and
interests. The
standard level courses have a minimum requirement of 150 course hours. The higher
level courses have a minimum requirement of 240 course hours and expand upon the
curriculum
offered at the standard level.
Core Elements of the IB Diploma Programme Curriculum
To help
students prepare for the expectations of college and become aware of the
positive influence they can have on their own community, the International
Studies Program also
requires three core elements.
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Extended Essay |
A 3,500-4,000 word research essay designed to teach students how to
independently research topics, much like those they will be exposed
to at the college/university level |
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Theory of Knowledge |
An interdisciplinary course that enables students to reflect
critically on the question of “How do we know what we know?” |
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Creativity, Action & Service |
Through creative activities, sports, volunteerism, etc., students
build confidence in themselves while improving their communities
(IBO requires 150 hours of service over students’ junior and senior
years) |
IB Diploma Programme Curriculum Hexagon Model
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2002, 2007
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Hall County International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme Handbook
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For
a comprehensive explanation of the IB Diploma Programme at JHS, please see the
Hall County International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Handbook. Select this link to download the
Hall County IB Diploma Programme Handbook (Adobe Acrobat format). |
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IB
Online Resources
IB Coordinator Contact Information
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Ms. Amanda
Griffin
3305 Poplar Springs Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30507
770-536-2394 x7182
770-531-3046 (fax)
amanda.griffin@hallco.org
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