Who can participate in IB? What are the advantages of IB? Raising the standard of Excellence!

All college-bound students are encouraged to 1. The IB Programme offers a well-rounded curriculum. take IB courses. Participation in IB is open to all juniors and seniors who have completed the pre- requisite courses. Students may choose to participate 2. Students who challenge themselves are better Flathead High School in the full IB Diploma Programme or may take prepared for college. individual courses for IB certificates. When 3. Students learn to value and develop their registering, students in 9th and 10th grades will be International creativity, action and service. asked to complete an “Intent to Participate” form, Baccalaureate and juniors will be asked to meet with the IB 4. Students become skilled in writing, critical reading, Coordinator. Exam fees are available online. The analysis, research and critical thought. Programme full 2-year program leading to an IB Diploma costs approximately $775 ($32 per month over 24 months). 5. Students are more successful on the ACT and SAT A student fellowship fund is available for students exams. needing financial aid.

Students must be registered at FHS to participate 6. Students are more likely to be accepted to their university of choice. in the IB Diploma Programme. Transfer students are encouraged to register at FHS as soon as possible, 7. Students develop an international perspective. preferably for their freshman year. 8. Students develop time management and organizational skills needed in college. What are people 9. IB students become confident students. saying about IB?

10. The IB Programme is internationally recognized as a standard of excellence. “The IB program is one of the most established and rigorous pre-college academic programs. “The single most important factor in Western Oregon University has identified IB determining college success is the academic students, especially those who have earned an IB challenge of the courses students take in The International Baccalaureate Organization Diploma, as a top priority” aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and high school.” David McDonald, Associate Provost Western Oregon National Center for Education Statistics (2002) caring young people who help to create a University better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. “[. . .] [I]t has become very clear to me that graduates from Flathead For More Information Contact Kelli Higgins, IB Coordinator To this end the IBO works with schools, High, especially the students governments and international organizations Flathead High School to develop challenging programmes of graduating from the International 644 4th Ave. West international education and rigorous Baccalaureate Program, have been Kalispell, MT 59901 assessment. prepared for college in a truly [email protected] admirable fashion and are certainly 751-3478 These programmes encourage students comparable in preparation to the across the world to become active, Flathead High School IB Website compassionate and lifelong learners who best in the nation.” http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/fhsib understand that other people, with their Dr. Ilse-Mari Lee, Director, University Honors Program, differences, can also be right. MSU

International Baccalaureate Our IB Programme Diploma Programme Full IB Diploma Programme: Diploma candidates are required to select one subject from each of the six

subject groups over a two-year period. The subject groups are English, Second Language, Social Studies, The IB Diploma Programme is a comprehensive two- Experimental Sciences, Mathematics, Arts or Electives. At least three subjects are taken at the higher level, and year college preparatory curriculum for juniors and three at the standard level. Students must also enroll in Theory of Knowledge (TOK) for two semesters; seniors. Recognized throughout the world for its complete a 4000 word Extended Essay, and fulfill 150 hours of community service (CAS). Students who rigor and excellence, this curriculum gives diploma complete the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme and receive passing scores on their examinations are holders access to the world’s leading universities and awarded the IB diploma. solid preparation for high achievement once enrolled.

The IB curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, Individual IB Certificates: Students select individual IB classes taken during the junior and senior years. analysis and writing skills. Assessment standards are Students must pass exams and complete all class requirements to earn an IB certificate. the same worldwide. Interested students are encouraged to begin preparatory studies for the IB English A Programme as soon as possible.

Based on overall scores, most colleges and Language universities recognize the students’ achievement by Individual and Societies offering credit and advanced placement in core area (International Language) Extended Essay (Social Studies/History) courses. A number of universities offer sophomore • • • • standing for students who earn the full IB diploma. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Studies done by colleges show that IB students do • • • • better in college than students who have not taken Creativity, this type of college prep program. Colleges and Action, and Mathematics universities recognize the value of the emphasis IB Experimental Service (CAS) places on thinking and writing skills and the rigor of Sciences the IB Programme, in some cases offering special scholarship awards to attract students who have Arts or Electives completed the IB diploma. Suggested Plan of Study for Full Diploma IB Candidates* “There is no other curriculum anywhere that does 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade a superior job of both educating students and inspiring a true and broad-based love of learning” English 9 English 10 English 11 IB English 12 IB William Shain (speaking of the IB curriculum) Year 1 Language Year 2 Language IB Language 3 IB Language 4 Dean of Undergraduate Admissions 21st Century Literacy/ Western Civilizations History of Americas IB 20th Century Issues IB Vanderbilt University Health Earth Science or Biology Chemistry Biology 1 IB Biology 2 IB Physics 1 IB Physics 2 IB To check on recognition for IB Diploma and Env. Systems 1 Env. Systems 2 IB Certificates offered by colleges and Path one: Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Trig Math Studies IB universities in which you are interested, visit Path two: Geometry Algebra 2 Trig Pre-Calculus IB Calculus IB

the IBO website www.ibo.org, the website of PE IT Essentials / Elective Elective / TOK 1 TOK 2/ American Gov’t the college of interest, or call the college Vocational Fine Arts IB Art or IB Theatre Arts or IB Music or IB Psychology admissions office. or IB Business Management or double up in science. *Please meet with the IB Coordinator for assistance with your full IB diploma schedule