Parent Information
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme requires a commitment on the part of the parent.
Philosophical Belief:
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a demanding pre-university
course of study. It provides highly motivated and academically accomplished
students the intellectual and critical perspectives to succeed in a challenging
college environment. It encourages students to see human issues from global
perspectives, to value civic involvement, and pursue truth and knowledge
in all areas of human endeavor.
Work Ethic:
The intensive level of course work required of an IB Diploma student is
extremely challenging and completely prepares them for the rigors of collegiate
studies. It is critical an IB Diploma student is provided time and space
at home to work on class assignments and projects. It is important that
an IB Diploma student is given the needed help to maintain a focus on
long and short term goals. Helping an IB student monitor his/her time
management is essential if the student wants to be successful.
Communication:
Parent communication is critical. Periodic meetings will be scheduled
and it is important that both the parents/guardians and students attend
these meetings. An IB Diploma student must understand that part of this
programme involves developing self-advocacy skills. An IB Diploma student
must learn to advocate with teachers for his or her own academic and personal
needs.
Creativity, Action, Service:
As a part of the IB Diploma requirements, IB Diploma students must complete
150 hours of CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) between the end of the
sophomore year and prior to the second semester of the senior year, and
should have all activities pre-approved by the CAS coordinator, Michael
Ross. Since CAS hours must be completed beyond the regular school day,
it becomes the parents’ and students’ responsibility to schedule events
and transportation to and from events.
Financial:
The IB program involves a financial commitment. An examination is given
in every IB Diploma course and the student is required to take and pay
for these examinations. The IB student may accrue additional nominal costs.
