Highland Secondary School
750 Pritchard Road, Comox BC, V9M 3S8
250 339 5525 
250 339 0832 
web.sd71.bc.ca/highland 
Highland International Baccalaureate
Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
Student Name:
Parent/Guardian Name(s):
Phone Number(s):
Email(s):
The IB Diploma Programme is academically challenging and demands motivation and self-discipline. It is
therefore important that parents/guardians realistically assess their children’s strengths before
committing to the programme. Please answer the following questions by circling the most accurate
response.
Circle One
Statement
always/usually/seldom/never
My son/daughter has a strong desire to excel.
always/usually/seldom/never
My son/daughter completes his/her commitments without the need for constant reminders.
always/usually/seldom/never
My son/daughter gets upset when he/she does not have the highest mark in the class.
always/usually/seldom/never
My son/daughter possess good time-management skills.
always/usually/seldom/never
My son/daughter reads for enjoyment.
always/usually/seldom/never
My son/daughter handles stress well.
The Highland IB Diploma Programme is a partnership between the school, the student and the
parent/guardian. As such, the parents/guardians make an important contribution to their children’s
success. Please answer the following questions in the space provided.
1. IB assessment is a rigorous, criterion-referenced process. It can take a while for students (and
parents/guardians) to get used to these new expectations. Are you willing to support your son/daughter
as he/she adapts to a new system of grading?
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2. Will you encourage your son/daughter to value all aspects of his/her IB experience, including the CAS
(Creativity, Action and Service), Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay Components?
3. Do you have any plans to withdraw your son/daughter from school for family vacations?
4. Commitment to the IB programme requires considerable work outside class time. Part-time work may
be incompatible with the IB workload. Will you be willing to support your son/daughter in meeting these
schoolwork demands?
5. Do you have a home computer with internet access?
Where did you hear about the IB Programme at Highland? ___________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian and Student Statement
We understand that the IB programme is rigorous, demanding and rewarding.
We commit to working with the school to make the experience a successful one.
Parent Signature: _______________________________ Date:_________________
Student Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________________
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