International Baccalaureate Program

The Awake-a-thon will be on April 18 and 19. We have that Friday off so no problem. Come and have fun with your friends before taking your break. If you have any questions, e-mail Mr. Van Divort at avandivort@lbschools.net

The IB Diploma Programme is recognized and respected by colleges and universities worldwide. It is a natural extension for students that have taken IB coursework in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) or have participated in a GATE program. The Diploma Programme offers university bound students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to participate in an internationally recognized honors program. It prepares students for the rigors of university level coursework by challenging students in advanced level University of California A-G approved subjects. IB is a program that incorporates college level Math, Science, History, English, World Language and the Arts with Global Awareness. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit in all subjects by passing IB and AP exams.

The Middle Years Programme is for highly motivated college bound students in grades 9 and 10 . The programme includes accelerated classes and challenges students in eight academic areas. Colleges and Universities throughout the United States recognized IB as one of the premiere college preparatory curricula for gifted students. Upon completion of the Middle Years Programme, students may choose to continue in IB as a Diploma Programme student or transfer to one of Jordan’s Small Learning Communities or Specialized Programs. 

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

                        (IBO, 2016)

The IB Program at Jordan aims to develop learners who are: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk takers, balanced and reflective.

(IBO Learner Profile, 2016)