Pensacola High School s International Baccalaureate Program WHAT

Pensacola High School’s International Baccalaureate Program

WHAT IS IB? The IB (International Baccalaureate) is a recognized educational program worldwide IB is a rigorous program in more than 4, 000 schools and over 150 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

SO MANY OPTIONS— WHY PHS IB? Program is for college-bound students Prepares students for various fields of study Career academies prepare students for workforce not college PHS IB receives the most scholarship dollars IB Students INSPIRE each other

Best College Preparation We offer the most AP courses and the only IB courses in the surrounding counties • Best college preparation earning maximum college credits

83% of the IB Class of 2015 Received National Recognition for their SUCCESS

Why PHS IB? The best quality educational program tuition free Other IB schools cost thousands of dollars Long-established tradition of excellence -29 yrs Statistics

87. 5%

What sets us apart • PHS IB is the only school with National Merit Commended Scholars, -Finalists, and Finalists every year for the past 16 years • 12 students accepted into MIT in the last 12 years • One student every year for the past five years has gone to Harvard • Only school in the county that offers: • 3 years of Chemistry, Biology, and Physics • BC Calculus/ IB Math HL -instrumental in some students college acceptance • 5 Lombardi Scholarships winners -UF full ride • Many students receive full ride scholarship opportunities • Academic team qualified for Nationals • PHS IS THE TOP TEAM IN THE COUNTY • Consistently ranked one of the top schools in FL Semi

Average SAT Scores PHS vs. County, State & Nation

HOW IS IB IMPLEMENTED AT PHS? Magnet program— students are able to apply who live outside the district and county Over 480 students in the IB program Center-to-Center bus routes available for Escambia County residents (parent transports student to stop) Students admitted into FL Pre-IB to prepare for the rigor of “real” IB in 11 th grade.

“SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL” FL 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!

The Core Curriculum Prepares Students for All Fields of Study NOT Just One Academy English Foreign Language Biology Chemistry Physics History Geography Math IB Art, Music, Theatre or other IB Electives

Typical Class Schedule 9 th Grade 10 th 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 11 th Grade 12 th Grade -AP Literature and Composition - IB English 4 -IB French 3 or IB Spanish 3 -IB French 4 or IB Spanish 4 -AP U. S. History -IB History of the Americas -IB Biology, IB Chemistry, IB Physics -IB Biology 3 or IB Chemistry 3 -IB Precalculus or IB Math Studies -IB Cal or BC, IB Statistics or IB Math HL -IB Elective -Theory of Knowledge 2 -Theory of Knowledge 1 -Elective

FUN AND FASCINATING ELECTIVES • • • 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: Sports Medicine, Business-Global Logistics, Health, Law • • • 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

C reativity Action Service • CAS = Community Service Project • Helps foster leadership skills • Appealing to colleges & universities

Extended essay • 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 in clubs, sports & social life. • All IB students are only gifted students. 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 • • • Football Baseball Volleyball Softball Track Basketball Soccer Tennis Weight Lifting Lacrosse

Pretty-N-Pink Science National Honor Society Academic Team Art Club Cheerleading Chess Club Debate Club Drama Club Engineering Team FBLA (Future Business Leaders) First Priority-Christian Club French National Honor Society HOSA- Heath Occupation Interact Club Jazz Ensemble Key Club Literary magazine National Honor Society -LEADERSHIP ROLES Science Olympiad Student Government Association Spanish National Honor Society STEP team The Tiger Tribune ( PHS Newspaper) Yearbook

Advantages of IB Program • IB family community • Faculty with advanced degrees and who are student focused • Best university preparatory program in the area

Universities Attended: Class of 2015

Prestigious Colleges and Universities PHS IB Students Have Been Accepted within the Last Three Years • Harvard College • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) • Princeton University • Johns Hopkins • Yale University • Penn • Columbia University • Duke University • Dartmouth College • Emory University • Rice University • University of Notre Dame • Vanderbilt University • Georgia Tech 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 • UNC – Chapel Hill • Washington & Lee University • Oxford at Emory • University of Virginia • University of Miami • Wake Forest University • University of Florida • Brandeis University • Florida Institute of Technology • Drexel University • Boston College • Tulane University • The University of Texas • American University • Rollins College • United States Naval Academy • United States Merchant Marines • Students have also been accepted into International Schools such as: -Mc. Gill 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

More Advantages of IB • Earn college credit, prepared for rigor of university course work • Develop study habits and time management skills • IB is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities

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

Universities View of IB “A student’s high school courses and curriculum is the most important factor in the selection process. ” “The community service component (CAS) of the IB is also highly respected” “The extended essay is an 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. ” curriculums “The IB is a wonderful program. ” Jodi Robinson, Director of Admissions University of Pennsylvania

IB = Scholarship Dollars • 96 IB students earned over 15 million dollars • In the Class of 2015: 100% of IB students received Bright Future Scholarships • IB Counselor who meets individually with students and parents to prepare for scholarships and college applications Full Ride to Brown Full Ride MIT Full Ride Loyola

Students Best Suited • Like to learn • Enjoy a challenge • Motivated • Hard working • College-bound

STUDENTS • Select a school that most fits YOU- NOT where your friends are going • Ask students about their experience at IB and shadow for a day PARENTS • Talk to IB parents about their perspective • Be careful of choosing a school based on a career academy • Joint decision

SHADOWING • Spend a day with a current 9 th grade student. • Attend classes • Get a sense of PHS • Call the IB office in advance to schedule shadowing at 595 -1500 ext 244

Applying for the IB Program • On-Line Application: Nov. 2 nd-Dec. 18 th • Acceptance is dependent upon: • Grades on current report card: • Average A/B (8 th grade) • Standardized test scores from 7 th grade: • FSA: READING (75%) • Algebra 1 EOC- MATH (75%) • • MUST RATE CHOICES • No admission test • Students only will receive one acceptance letter -If you had a poor testing year due to new state testing, e-mail IB secretary and we will look at previous scores. • 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

Join the IB Family! IB website: www. phsibsupport. org Apply between Nov. 2 -Dec. 18 th on-line: choice. escambiaschools. org