International Baccalaureate Program
www.ibo.org
WHAT IS IB?
 The IB (International Baccalaureate) is a recognized
educational program worldwide
 IB is a rigorous program that offers a top-level
education in more than 2,000 schools and 143
countries
 IB is a College/University Prep Program that is highly
recognized by many prestigious colleges/universities
 IB is a comprehensive well-rounded program not just
focused on single subjects
 Offers the most AP courses and the only IB courses
in the surrounding counties
 Best college preparation earning maximum college
credits
-PHS IB
success rate
on AP exams is
well above the
State and
National
Averages
SO MANY OPTIONS—
WHY PHS IB?
 Free program for top-quality education
 Program is designed for college-bound students
 Prepares students for various fields of study
 Career academies prepare students for the workforce not college
 PHS IB receives the most scholarship dollars
 Specific scholarships for IB students only
 IB Students INSPIRE each other
 Long-established tradition of excellence -28 years
83% of the
IB Class of
2015
Receives
National
Recognition
for their
SUCCESS
What sets us apart
 PHS IB is the only school with National Merit Commended Scholars,
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Semi-Finalists, and Finalists every year for the past 15 years
12 students accepted into MIT in the last 12 years
Only school in the county that offers:
 3 years of Chemistry
 3 years of Biology
 3 years of Physics
 BC Calculus/ IB Math HL -instrumental in some students college
acceptance
5 Lombardi Scholarships winners -UF full ride
Academic team qualified for Nationals
 PHS IS THE TOP TEAM IN THE COUNTY
 Consistently ranked one of the top schools in FL
HOW IS IB IMPLEMENTED AT PHS?
 Magnet program—students are able to apply
who live outside the district and county
 Over 450 students in the IB program
 Center-to-Center bus routes available (parents
transport student to stop)
 Students admitted into program take core classes
at the pre-IB or AP levels to prepare them for the
rigor of “real” IB.
“SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL”
 Pre-IB and IB students
take their core academic
classes with other IB
students
 Lunchtime
 Clubs, athletics, other
extracurricular activities
combined, we’re all PHS
Tigers!
English
Foreign
Language
History
Geography
Psychology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Math
The Arts
Electives
9th Grade
10th Grade
-English 1 pre-IB
-French or Spanish 1 pre-IB
-AP Human Geography
-Biology 1 pre-IB
-Geometry Honors
-2 electives
-AP Language and Composition
-French 2 pre-IB / Spanish 2 pre-IB
-AP European History
-Chemistry 1 pre-IB
-Algebra 2 Honors or Algebra 2
-2 electives
11th Grade
-AP Literature and Composition
-IB French 3 or IB Spanish 3
-AP U.S. History
-IB Biology, IB Chemistry, IB Physics
-IB Precalculus or IB Math Studies
-IB Elective: World Geography,
12th Grade
- IB English 4
-IB French 4 or IB Spanish 4
-IB History of the Americas
-IB Biology 3 or IB Chemistry 3
-IB Cal or BC, IB Statistics or IB Math HL
-Art 2 ,Theatre 2, or Physics
Art,Theatre ,or Psychology, 2nd Science -Theory of Knowledge 2
-Theory of Knowledge 1
-Elective
FUN AND FASCINATING ELECTIVES
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AP Psychology
AP Environmental Science
AP Economics
AP Government & Politics
AP Calculus/ AP Statistics
Physics Honors
Marine Science H / Physical Science H
Debate
Air Force Junior ROTC
Career Academies:
-Business-Global Logistics, Health, Law
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Band, Chorus, Orchestra
Guitar
Art, Ceramics, Photo
Student Government
Drama, Acting, Stagecraft
Web & Digital Design
Yearbook /Journalism
Anatomy & Physiology
Lab Assistant
Caring
Principled
Thinkers
Caring
Principled
Reflective
Thinkers
Knowledgeable
Reflective
Open-minded
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
IB PROGRAM
CARES ABOUT THE
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF
OUR STUDENTS
Open-minded
Balanced
Inquirers
Risk-takers
Balanced
Communicators
Risk-takers
The IB program instills ten characteristics
in students through the IB Learner Profile
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Action
Service
•CAS = Community Service Project
•Helps foster leadership skills
•Appealing to colleges &
universities
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Research paper
started in the junior
year on individual
interest
Acclimates students
with the independent
research and writing
skills expected at
university
Another way students become prepared for college/university
ISN’T “IB” TOO MUCH WORK?
 Many changes in the last two years to
make this program more manageable
 If students are accepted into the program
and motivated, IB is doable
 IB is manageable: Time management
 Our students are ready for college, not
dismayed by college-level expectations.
 IB is not for everyone, but students who
graduated from the program report IB
has prepared them for life
MYTHS ABOUT IB
•IB students have six hours of homework every night
•WRONG! Approximately 2 hours
•Homework policy and calendar
•IB students don’t have time to have a life.
WRONG! IB students are very active.
•All IB students are gifted or super genius.
WRONG! Most are capable students who work hard.
•PHS is not a safe school.
WRONG! PHS is safe! We reflect a diverse group that
firmly address problems and provide a safe learning
environment.
Can IB students have a
life outside academics?
YES!!!
• Swim/Dive
• Golf
• Cross Country
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Football
Baseball
Volleyball
Softball
Track
Basketball
Soccer
Tennis
Weight Lifting
Lacrosse (New)
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Academic Team
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Art Club
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Cheerleading
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Chess Club
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Debate Club
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Drama Club
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Engineering Team
FBLA (Future Business Leaders) 
First Priority-Christian Club
French National Honor
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Society
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 Interact Club
Jazz Ensemble
Key Club
Literary magazine
National Honor Society
Pretty-N-Pink
Science National Honor Society
Science Olympiad
Student Government Association
Spanish National Honor
Society
STEP team
The Tiger Tribune ( PHS Newspaper)
Yearbook
-MANY IB STUDENTS HOLD LEADERSHIP ROLES
•Best college/university
preparatory program in the area
•IB is widely recognized by the
world’s leading universities
•Earn college credit, in many
cases allowing them to skip over
entry-level courses
•Another success story
•Develop study habits and time
management skills
•IB family community
•Faculty with advanced degrees
and who are student focused
How do universities view
IB programs vs. other programs?
 Vanderbilt University,
University of Miami, Boston
University, Emory University,
Penn, etc.
 “IB is the most preferred
curriculum over AP, Dual
Enrollment, etc.”
 Dual Enrollment is too variable
 Many Universities do not even
accept Dual Enrollment credit
 Research indicates IB students
are much more successful at
University
 Drop out rate
How prestigious universities view
IB compared to Dual Enrollment
& other AP classes
“A student’s high school courses and curriculum is
the most important factor in the selection process
complimented by all of the other pieces in the
application. We see the IB as a challenging curriculum,
with higher and standard level courses as well as the
TOK and extended essay. As a staff, we
respect IB very much and see
applicants from all over the world in the IB
curriculum. The community service
component of the IB is also highly
respected as students engage in outreach to
their communities as a part of their holistic
school requirements. We also note the
extended essay subject and the opportunity
for students to research and write in a way
they have not been challenged to do so
before or in other types of
curriculums. The IB is a wonderful
program. ”
Jodi Robinson, Director of Admissions
University of Pennsylvania
Does being in the IB
program help obtain
scholarships?
• 132 IB students earned over 13.1 million dollars which was
more than the 6 other county schools COMBINED
• In the Class of 2014: 100% of IB students received Bright
Future Scholarships
• IB College Counselor who meets individually with students
and parents to prepare for scholarships and college
applications
PHS IB Students Have Been Accepted within the Last Three Years
 Harvard College
 Princeton University
 Yale University
 Columbia University
 Dartmouth College
 Rice University
 University of Notre
 Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
(MIT)
 Penn
 Duke University
 Emory University
 Vanderbilt University
 Georgia Tech
Dame
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities
Other Top Colleges and Universities
IB Students Have Been Accepted within the Last Two Years
 Colorado School of Mines
 Florida Institute of Technology
 UNC – Chapel Hill
 Drexel University
 Washington & Lee University  Boston College
 Oxford at Emory
 Tulane University
 University of Virginia
 The University of Texas
 University of Miami
 American University
 Wake Forest University
 Rollins College
 University of Florida
 United States Naval Academy
 Brandeis University
 United States Merchant Marines
•Students have also been accepted into International Schools such as:
-McGill University – Canada
-London School of Economics
-Trinity College – Dublin, Ireland
-University of Toronto
-University of Edinburgh – Scotland
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities
What type of student is best
suited for the IB program?
 Likes to learn
 Enjoys a challenge
 Motivated
 Hard working
 College-bound
STUDENTS
 Select a school that
most fits YOUNOT where your
friends are going
 Ask students about
their experience at IB
and shadow for a day
PARENTS
 Talk to several IB
parents about their
perspective
 Be careful of choosing a
high school based on a
career academy
 Joint decision
SHADOWING
•Students interested in the
program could benefit from
spending a day with a current 9th
grade student.
•Attend classes
•Get a sense of PHS
•To make arrangements, please
call the IB office a week in
advance to schedule shadowing at
595-1500 ext 244
Applying for the IB Program
•On-Line Application: Nov. 4th-Dec. 19th
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Acceptance is dependent upon:
•Grades on current report card:
•Average A/B (8th grade)
•Standardized test scores in 7th grade:
•FCAT: 4 or higher-READING (80%)
•FCAT 3 or higher- MATH (70%)
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•MUST RATE CHOICES
•No admission test
•Students only will
receive one acceptance
letter
-If you had a poor testing year or report card,
e-mail secretary will previous information
•Must enter 4 teacher e-mails on application:
•English
•Science
•Math
•Social Studies
-BE CERTAIN TO PUT IB as FIRST CHOICE
IF YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF
THE BEST UNIVERSITY PREP
PROGRAM
PUT IB AS YOUR FIRST CHOICE
IF YOU WANT TO BE RECRUITED BY THE
TOP UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD
PUT IB AS YOUR FIRST CHOICE
IF YOU WANT TO EARN THE
MOST SCHOLARSHIP MONEY
CHOOSE
IB
FIRST
Join the IB Family!
IB website: www.phsibsupport.org
Apply between Nov.4-Dec. 19th on-line:
choice.escambiaschools.org