Meeting schedule set for school district IB program

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Meeting schedule set for school district IB program

County News

Thursday, 27 December 2012 07:53

The Osceola County School District will again offer the pre-diploma program at Gateway and Celebration High Schools for the 2013-14 school year. The two-year program leads to the international baccalaureate (IB) diploma program. Parents of highly-motivated eighth-grade students at all Osceola middle schools are encouraged to attend an informational meeting outlining the pre-diploma requirements, the program features and advantages, the application and selection process, and the rigorous curriculum. The meetings will occur on these dates:
• Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m., Neptune Middle School (2727 Neptune Road, Kissimmee).
• Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m., Celebration K-8 School (510 Campus Street, Celebration).
• Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m., Horizon Middle School (2020 Ham Brown Road).
• Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m., Denn John Middle School (2001 Denn John Lane).
The recruitment process for the pre-diploma program at Gateway and Celebration High starts with the informational meetings open to all parents of prospective applicants. Any eighth-grade student residing in Osceola County may apply to the program. Applications will be available at these meetings, on the high schools’ websites, and from middle school guidance counselors. Applications are due to the high schools by Feb. 20. IB attendance zones have been adopted by the Osceola County School Board. If a student is accepted into the IB program at his/her zoned school, transportation will be provided.
Applications will be screened based on their completed application, a high grade point average and standardized test scores in seventh and eighth grades and strong recommendations from eighth grade academic teachers. Those accepted will be required to sign a copy of the IB honor code.
The IB diploma program is an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepare students for success at a university and beyond. The IB diploma is awarded to students who pass examinations in six academic subject areas, complete the Theory of Knowledge course, successfully prepare an extended independent research and analysis essay, and who participate in service projects. Requirements for the IB diploma are structured to meet the entrance requirements for the best universities throughout the world, and students passing IB exams earn college credits.