www.ibo.org
 The IB (International Baccalaureate) is a recognized educational program worldwide
 IB is a rigorous program that offers a top-level education in more than 2,000 schools and 143 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
 Offers the most AP courses and the only IB courses in the surrounding counties
 Best college preparation earning maximum college credits

-PHS IB success rate on AP exams is well above the
State and
National
Averages

 Free program for top-quality education
 Program is designed for college-bound students
 Prepares students for various fields of study
 Career academies prepare students for the workforce not college
 PHS IB receives the most scholarship dollars
 Specific scholarships for IB students only
 IB Students INSPIRE each other
 Long-established tradition of excellence -28 years

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

 PHS IB is the only school with National Merit Commended Scholars,
Semi-Finalists, and Finalists every year for the past 15 years
12 students accepted into MIT in the last 12 years 
 Only school in the county that offers:
 3 years of Chemistry
 3 years of Biology
 3 years of Physics
 BC Calculus/ IB Math HL -instrumental in some students college acceptance
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5 Lombardi Scholarships winners -UF full ride
Academic team qualified for Nationals
 PHS IS THE TOP TEAM IN THE COUNTY
 Consistently ranked one of the top schools in FL

 Magnet program —students are able to apply who live outside the district and county
 Over 450 students in the IB program
 Center-to-Center bus routes available (parents transport student to stop)
 Students admitted into program take core classes at the pre-IB or AP levels to prepare them for the rigor of “real” IB.

 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!

English
Foreign
Language
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
The Arts Electives
History
Geography
Psychology
Math

9 th Grade
-English 1 pre-IB
-French or Spanish 1 pre-IB
-AP Human Geography
-Biology 1 pre-IB
-Geometry Honors
-2 electives
10 th Grade
-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
-AP Literature and Composition
-IB French 3 or IB Spanish 3
-AP U.S. History
-IB Biology, IB Chemistry, IB Physics
-IB Precalculus or IB Math Studies
-IB Elective: World Geography,
Art,Theatre ,or Psychology, 2 nd Science
-Theory of Knowledge 1
12 th Grade
- IB English 4
-IB French 4 or IB Spanish 4
-IB History of the Americas
-IB Biology 3 or IB Chemistry 3
-IB Cal or BC, IB Statistics or IB Math HL
-Art 2 ,Theatre 2, or Physics
-Theory of Knowledge 2
-Elective

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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:
-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
Caring Thinkers
Principled
Knowledgeable
Open-minded
Open-minded
IB PROGRAM
CARES ABOUT THE
PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF
OUR STUDENTS
Communicators
Risk-takers
The IB program instills ten characteristics in students through the IB Learner Profile

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

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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

 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

•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.
•All IB students are gifted or super genius.
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 (New)

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

• Best college/university preparatory program in the area
• IB is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities
• Earn college credit, in many cases allowing them to skip over entry-level courses
• Another success story
• Develop study habits and time management skills
• IB family community
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Faculty with advanced degrees and who are student focused

 Vanderbilt University,
University of Miami, Boston
University, Emory University,
Penn, etc.
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IB is the most preferred curriculum over AP, Dual
Enrollment, etc.”
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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

How prestigious universities view
IB compared to Dual Enrollment
& other AP classes
“A student’s high school courses and curriculum is the most important factor in the selection process complimented by all of the other pieces in the application. We see the IB as a challenging curriculum , with higher and standard level courses as well as the
TOK and extended essay. As a staff, we respect IB very much and see applicants from all over the world in the IB curriculum. The community service component of the IB is also highly respected as students engage in outreach to their communities as a part of their holistic school requirements. We also note the extended essay subject and the 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 . The IB is a wonderful program. ”
Jodi Robinson, Director of Admissions
University of Pennsylvania

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132 IB students earned over 13.1 million dollars which was more than the 6 other county schools COMBINED
In the Class of 2014: 100% of IB students received Bright
Future Scholarships
IB College Counselor who meets individually with students and parents to prepare for scholarships and college applications

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PHS IB Students Have Been Accepted within the Last Three Years
Harvard College
Princeton University
Yale University
Columbia University
Dartmouth College
Rice University
University of Notre
Dame
 Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
(MIT)
 Penn
 Duke University
 Emory University
 Vanderbilt University
 Georgia Tech http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

IB Students Have Been Accepted within the Last Two Years
 Colorado School of Mines
 UNC – Chapel Hill
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Florida Institute of Technology
Drexel University
 Washington & Lee University  Boston College
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Oxford at Emory
University of Virginia
University of Miami
Wake Forest University
University of Florida
Brandeis University
 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:
-McGill 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

 Likes to learn
 Enjoys a challenge
 Motivated
 Hard working
 College-bound

 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
 Talk to several IB parents about their perspective
 Be careful of choosing a high school based on a career academy
 Joint decision

•Students interested in the program could benefit from spending a day with a current 9 th grade student.
•Attend classes
•Get a sense of PHS
•To make arrangements, please call the IB office a week in advance to schedule shadowing at
595-1500 ext 244

• On-Line Application: Nov. 4 th -Dec. 19 th
• MUST RATE CHOICES
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No admission test
• Students only will receive one acceptance letter
• Acceptance is dependent upon:
• Grades on current report card:
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Average A/B (8 th grade)
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Standardized test scores in 7 th grade:
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FCAT: 4 or higher-READING (80%)
• FCAT 3 or higher- MATH (70%)
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-If you had a poor testing year or report card, e-mail secretary will previous information
• Must enter 4 teacher e-mails on application:
• English
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Science
• Math
• Social Studies
-BE CERTAIN TO PUT IB as FIRST CHOICE

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Apply between Nov.4-Dec. 19 th on-line: