APPROXIMATE DEADLINES FOR IB PROGRAM JUNIORS AND SENIORS
at Highland Park Senior High School
(Subject to change. Use only as a general guideline)
ONGOING: end of sophomore year through March of senior year: work on CAS after getting
approval for proposed activities from the CAS coordinator
SUMMER AFTER SOPHOMORE YEAR:
-Begin working on CAS activities (Creative, Action,
Service) after getting proposal approved
-Summer Reading
JUNIOR YEAR:
October
IB exam registration
Declare tentative IB Status: Diploma, Honors, or Course
Take PSAT
January
World Lit paper due
February
Start Junior ToK
Finalize senior schedule
March
IB Internal Assessments, done in classes
IB language oral exams
IB English informal orals (sometime during second
semester)
April
Anticipated Diploma Candidates
Select Extended Essay
category and Advisor
May
Written IB exams
July
Check IB results online
SUMMER
Complete draft of Extended Essay, touch base with EE supervisor
Continue with CAS activities that should have been ongoing throughout school year , Summer
readings
SENIOR YEAR
Continue with CAS activities
September
BWCA Canoeing and Thinking trip for Diploma and Honors students
Interview with counselor for college application (through November)
Request letter of recommendation from teacher
October
First draft of Extended Essay due October 31
Register for IB exams
Finalize IB Category (Diploma, Honors, or Certificate)
December
Final of Extended Essay due
College applications due
January
TOK Presentations
February
English Oral Commentaries
Many deadlines for IB Internal Assessments in all subjects (continuing through April)
March
IB Modern Language, Lit./Perf., Dance, Theater Orals
Continuation of Internal Assessment Deadlines
IB Art Exams
April
IB DIPLOMA CELEBRATION!
CAS portfolio due
May
Written IB Exams
Order IB transcripts sent to college
June
GRADUATION!
(IB Diploma and Honors candidates wear a medallion; IB
status is noted in Graduation Program.)
July
Check IB results online
If applicable, request IB exam re-grade or inquire about exam retake
September
Receive IB Diploma or Certificate in mail
Enjoy the benefits of an IB education while you are in college!!