Reidsville High School International Baccalaureate Program

Reidsville High School International Baccalaureate Program Student Application 16-17

Please return your completed application to your middle school counselor or mail your completed application to RCS Central Office, ATTN: High School Options, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC 27288 by March 24, 2016. All applicants will be notified by June 8, 2016 in regards to admission status.

Student Name (First, Middle, Last):

Home Phone #: Student Email Address:

Street Address:

City/State: Zip Code:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent Cell Phone #: Parent/Guardian Email Address:

What school do you currently attend?  Holmes Middle  Rockingham County Middle  Reidsville Middle  Western Rockingham Middle  Other (please specify): ______

Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided if needed to students transferring to RHS in 9th grade to participate in the IB program. The transportation will not be “door-to-door” but will be at a designated pick-up/drop-off point. My student will need bus transportation to RHS in order to participate in the IB program. I understand that if my student does not ultimately enroll in IB classes, he/she will not be eligible for bus transportation as a transfer student and may have to return to their home school. YES NO

AGREEMENT: I understand that the RHS IB Program is challenging and that expectations are high, but I also realize that the personal, academic and organizational gains from participating in the most rigorous courses offered will be to my benefit long-range. ______Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Are you applying for additional RCS High School Academies/Programs?  YES  NO If YES, rank your order of program preferences (1 being the highest): ___ International Baccalaureate ___ STEM Academy ___ Health Science Academy ___ Rockingham Early College High ___ Public Safety Academy Student Questions Answer ALL the following questions using the space provided.

Are you taking a foreign language? If so, which language?

Are you fluent in any language other than English? If so, which language?

Information about you such as clubs, extracurricular and/or community activities and any other information about yourself you’d like to share:

What do you know about the International Baccalaureate program (be specific) and why you are interested in this program at Reidsville High School?

IB requires you to take challenging courses. Identify your weakest academic area(s) and explain how you plan to deal with this challenge. Many IB students are involved in a variety of activities. Describe how you are able to manage your time and organize your homework.

Student Essay Select ONE of the following and write a well-developed essay explaining your experience(s). 250-500 words 1. How do you think the IB program will benefit you? 2. What is your greatest strength, whether it is something to do with school or your personal life? 3. Discuss something you have learned or read in school that is interesting to you and that you would like to know more about? 4. Describe and discuss a project you have initiated on your own. What was the experience like for you? 5. If you had to pick a career today, what would it be and why? Additional IB Information:

Predictors of success in the IB program:

The following information will be gathered from your student’s school records (grades 6, 7, 8) in order for us to assist you in determining future success in the RHS IB program for your student:  End-of-Grade Test data Level 3 or 4 preferred  Grades  Attendance  Explore Test data  Teacher recommendation  Parent/student interest in the IB Program Each student will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If any area is questionable, parents will be advised.

Preparation for the IB Program:

Students in 9th & 10th grade will follow a recommended course of study in preparation for enrollment in IB courses in their 11th & 12th grade. At least 50% of courses in 9th & 10th grades will be honors level classes including English, Science and History. Students in 9th – 12th grade will maintain a “B” average in all classes. Students will be counseled individually at the end of each grading period if grades, attendance and/or discipline become a concern. Reidsville High School IB Diploma Candidate Four Year Plan 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English I Honors English II Honors IB English(all year) IB English (all year)

World History Honors Civics Honors History of the Americas 20th Century Topics (all year) (all year)

Biology Honors Algebra II Honors IB Math ! IB Math II (all year) (all year)

Earth Science Honors Chemistry Honors IB Biology I IB Biology II (all year) (all year)

Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus * Physics Honors ** Elective

Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish IV Spanish V

Health/PE Elective Elective Internship Elective (1 semester)

Elective Elective IB Elective IB Elective (pre-requisite for IB elective) (pre-requisite for IB elective)

TOK *** TOK ***

IB Electives & prerequisites: NOTES: ITGS-none * Pre-Calculus is an option for an elective Visual Arts-Art & Design I ** Physics Honors may be taken 10th or 11th Theatre Arts III-T Arts I & II *** TOK-Theory of Knowledge IB Chemistry-Biology & Physics Spanish III may be taken 10th or 11th

During your junior-senior year, you will complete 150 hours of Creative, Action and Service (CAS) hours. During your senior year, a research- based essay is required. (Extended Essay-EE) IB exams are taken in all IB classes at the end of each course.