International Baccalaureate

Rising juniors

What is the IB

Diploma Programme?

Complete Program of Study:

English (Studies in Language and Literature)

World Language (Language Acquisition)

History (Individuals & Society)

Sciences

Mathematics

The Arts (or another course from one of the other areas)

PLUS:

The core (Extended Essay, CAS, and TOK)

Why should your

student choose IB?

IB will help your student cultivate the skills necessary to take on any challenge.

Balanced course of study – humanities and sciences

A program that is known and respected throughout the world

University preparation. Students learn how to handle intense workloads and manage their time prior to enrolling in a university.

Development of advanced skills. Students analyze the world around them with an emphasis on written and oral communication.

Cultivates the whole student through CAS.

The Extended Essay prepares teaches students how to complete a coherent and analytical 4000-word research paper.

Final IB grades are determined through a mix of coursework and exam performance.

“One of the advantages of

an IB curriculum is its structure

and quality. It is a

coordinated program, well

established, well-known and

well-respected. We know the

quality of IB courses, and we

think the IB curriculum is

terrific.” Christoph Guttentag Director of

Undergraduate Admissions

Duke University

“IB is well-known to us for

excellent preparation. Success in

an IB programme correlates well

with success at Harvard. We are

always pleased to see the

credentials of the IB Diploma

Programme on the transcript.

GPA is not nearly as important a

factor in university admission as

the IB Diploma. If a student has to

choose, choose the Diploma

over protecting the GPA.” Marilyn McGrath Lewis Director of Admissions Harvard

University

What are others saying about IB?

I never liked school, or was

good at school, but in IB

everyone is so close and it

makes it better. The teachers

are passionate about the

subjects they are teaching.

The teachers not only care

about the students’

academic life but also their

well being in their personal

lives.

The IB programme helped me

become better organized and

manage my time wisely which

has greatly benefitted me in

college. By taking rigorous

courses it also taught me how to

study well. IB also helped me form

friendships that I would have

never formed and interact with

people that had differing

viewpoints and perspectives than

me which helped me become a

better person.

What are our students saying?

Support in the IB programme

Students will have the comfort of

knowing that there is a support system

in place to help them navigate the IB

Diploma Programme.

Coordinator

Guidance

Teachers / EE supervisors

Each other

IB at AC Flora

Full Diploma Programme (arts

exception)

Largest IB Diploma Programme in SC

Highest pass rate for full DP in SC

IB at AC Flora (cont.)

All but one of the courses are taken over a two year period.

Junior year: English, History, third HL course, World Language, Math, TOK/CAS and…

Gov’t / Econ (Honors or AP)

OR

Honors Gov’t / Econ take one additional course

Senior year: All junior IB courses plus one additional IB SL course (daily for 90 min)

IB at AC Flora - Course Selection

Group One: English Literature HL (required for all)

Group Two: French SL, German SL, or Spanish SL

Group Three: History of the Americas HL (required for all), Geography HL, Psychology SL

Group Four: Biology HL, Biology SL, Physics SL, Design Technology HL

Group Five: Math Analysis and Approaches HL, Math Analysis and Approaches SL, Math

Applications and Interpretation SL

Group Six: Dance HL, Dance SL, Theatre HL, Theatre SL, Visual Arts HL, Visual Arts SL

Students who do not want to take an Arts class, may choose an additional course from groups 1-5

HL Course Selection Overview

Most students take 3 HL courses. Students who enroll in our Math HL course will take 4 HL courses.

All students will take English Lit. HL and History HL. They must then choose an additional HL course from the ones we offer:

Biology HL

Design Technology HL

Geography HL

Dance HL

Theatre HL

Visual Arts HL

Math Overview

Math Analysis and Approaches HL

Pre-calculus / Calculus 4x4 required

Will take the AP Calculus AB Exam at the end of their junior year.

Math Analysis and Approaches SL

Pre-calculus required

Math Applications and Interpretation SL

Algebra 2 Honors required

How do you earn the IB diploma?

Course scores are composed of internal and external assessments (not one test at the end of the program).

Each course is scored 1 – 7 by IB. A passing score is a FOUR.

Must earn a total of 24 points with at least 12 points coming from HL courses

Must also pass TOK, CAS and the EE

With 6 subject areas, an average exam score of 4 should suffice.

Prerequisites for the IB Diploma Programme

Algebra 2 Honors or higher

English 2 Honors

Two Social Studies / History courses

Biology and Chemistry

Ideally, levels 1 – 3 of Spanish, German, or French

We recommend completing the credit requirements in Computer Science, Fine Arts, Health and PE prior to enrolling in the IB DP at A.C. Flora. However, these courses can be taken through VirtualSC during the summer.

Course Sign-up

If you are ready to sign up for the IB Diploma Programme, please stay to complete the course sign-up form.

Course Sign-up

Form:

https://www.richlandone.org/domain/1724

Sign up for IGP appointments

https://calendly.com/moira-porter/ibigp

Contact Information

Steve Keller – IB Coordinator

803-738-7300 ext. 2148

stephen.keller@richlandone.org

Moira Porter – Director of School Counseling

803-738-7290

moira.porter@richlandone.org