Curriculum
Classes
Freshman year and sophomore year students are placed into pre-ib classes that help prepare them for the IB classes that begin in 11th grade.
The Programme consists of six subject groups:
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Group 1: Language A (Language Arts)
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Group 2: Language B (Foreign Language)
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Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)
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Group 4: Experimental Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
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Group 5: Mathematics (Pre-Calculus and Calculus)
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Group 6: The Arts and Electives (Film, Psychology, or an additional experimental science)
Along with the Diploma Programme Core:
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Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
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Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)
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The Extended Essay (EE).
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Students must study six subjects.
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One subject must be from groups 1-5.
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The sixth subject can be from group 6 or an additional course from groups 1-5.
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At least 3, but no more than 4 of the classes must be taken at the higher level (HL). **If you decide to take 4 HL classes, your 3 highest scores count towards the requirement of a combined total of 12 points in HL classes. **