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North High School 5-Year Review Presentation

Video 4/19/23

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• Focuses on preparing students for success in college.
• Increases college acceptance opportunities—many of the United States’ leading academic institutions grant students special considerations for having completed this rigorous college preparatory program.
• Prepares students for competence in all major academic areas.
• Results in opportunities for advanced standing or course credit at the college level.
• Promotes learning beyond current honors and Advanced Placement offerings.
• Promotes international understanding through a shared academic experience.
• Increases college scholarship opportunities.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR

Students will take one IB exam from each of the following six subject areas during the junior and senior years:

• Language A (native language - English)
• Language B (second language - Spanish)
• Individuals and Societies (History, Psychology or Environmental Systems)
• Science (Biology or Environmental Systems)
• Mathematics
• Elective (choice of a second science, a second social studies, a second foreign language, theatre arts, or visual arts)

IB DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

During the junior and senior years students will take six IB exams, three at a higher level and three at a standard level. One exam will be taken from each of the six subject areas listed above. In addition, the diploma candidate must meet the following three requirements:

1. Complete an interdisciplinary course called Theory of Knowledge,
2. Prepare an extended essay reflecting independent research, and
3. Complete a CAS project for their Junior and Senior year (extracurricular activities that can be categorized as creativity, action, or service).