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OVERVIEW & ADVANTAGES OF THE IB PROGRAM
What is IB all about?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a rigorous pre-university course of studies, leading to examinations, that meets the needs of highly motivated secondary school students. It has 1,464 schools in 115 countries. There are more than 485 IB programs in North America, with 40 in the state of Florida.
Riverview High School was accredited as an IB Diploma school in 1999. The class of 2003 represents our 3rd graduating class. We are in our 4th year of administering exams.
Visit www.ibo.org for additional information on the International Baccalaureate Program.
Serving as a school-within-a-school at Riverview High School, the International Baccalaureate Program provides motivated students with an opportunity to pursue a rigorous university preparatory curriculum.
Broken down into pre-IB (grades 9 & 10) and IB (grades 11& 12), this diploma program stresses education of the "whole person". The course of study utilizes international standards, is based on an integrated curriculum, stresses "globalism", and provides for multiple forms of learning techniques and assessments. The IB Diploma gives a chance for students to soar, and is highly sought by the most renown colleges and universities.
IB's Mission Statement
Through comprehensive and balanced curricula coupled with challenging assessments, the International Baccalaureate Organisation aims to assist schools in their endeavors to develop the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to the realities of the world outside. Beyond intellectual rigor and high academic standards, strong emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship, to the end that IB students may become critical and compassionate thinkers, lifelong learners and informed participants in local and world affairs, conscious of the shared humanity that binds all people together while respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of life.
What IB offers Riverview Students
A Student-Centered Advanced Studies Program, where students can tailor their studies to fit their academic interests.
Flexible Scheduling Opportunities, allowing for block-scheduling, off-hour classes, evening seminars, and summer immersion possibilities.
An Integrated Curriculum approach, emphasizing the relevance and interconnectedness of themes and concepts.
Teachers as Teammates, who plan together and sequence their course offerings to offer the very best in detailed, contemporary high school studies.
A School-Community Effort, where parents are welcomed collaborators and the community is celebrated for the partnerships it affords.
The Prestige of a Global Focus that infuses a cultural awareness and international paradigm that is second to no college preparatory program.
High Expectations for All, as the rigorous nature of the balanced curriculum guarantees a depth of unparalleled achievement.
Advantages, Benefits and Signifigance of IB
ADVANTAGES
Challenging and exciting classes, focusing on writing, thinking, communicating, and
experimenting.
Rigorous and comprehensive education based on a global perspective.
A commitment to community and human welfare.
High standard of teaching required by the IB program.
Possibility of entering college with advanced standing, enhances the student's chances of
admittance.
High expectations of students and development of full academic potential in all areas of
study.
Participation in a community of scholars.
Opportunity to earn a universally recognized, world-class credential.
Emphasizes the philosophy of applied knowledge rather than mere book learning.
BENEFITS
College Credit
Recognition by Selective Universities/Colleges
Global Acceptance
College - Life Preparation
Cultural Perspectives
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SIGNIFIGANCE
Raising of Educational Standards/High Expectations
Compete in International Arena
Public Demand for Education Reform
Examination - Accountability
Universally Recognized
Magnet Option/School Choice
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