IB is ME!
@ BCS the IB Programme is the most challenging and prestigious academic program we offer.
What is IB?
IB is an international academic program that has high standards in assessments, benefits from a
comprehensive, balanced, common curriculum , and places an emphasis on international
understanding.
What is the purpose of IB?
IB seeks to create independent critical thinkers with an awareness of world culture and
international dynamics. This is done through a high level of academic rigor combined with
emphasizing the importance of life-long learning and the importance of being involved in local
and world affairs. It is designed for students intending to attend college in pursuit of a minimum
of a bachelor’s degree.
How does a student earn an IB Diploma?
Over two years (junior and senior year) students will take a total of seven classes—three at the
higher level (HL) and three at the standard level (SL) and Theory of Knowledge. Each student will
also complete 150 hours of creativity, activity, and service, and write an extended essay on a topic
of choice.
Do I have to become a ‘diploma candidate’ in order to take advantage of an IB class?
NO! Students can take IB courses as a stand-alone course and still sit for the culminating exam.
Students who wish to participate in the CAS (creativity, activity, service hours) may also work with
the CAS coordinator (Mrs. Prindle) to earn an IB CAS certificate. Only students who complete all of
the requirements of the diploma will be eligible to earn the actual diploma.
Group 1 (English):
What courses do I take to earn the diploma?
The IB programme has six groups (subject areas:)
For those in pursuit of the IB Diploma,
students are required to take a course

IB Literature I &II (HL)
Group 2 (LOTE):

IB Spanish I & II (SL OR HL)

IB French I & II (SL)
Group 3 (Humanities):
from each of the groups 1-5. An

IB History of the Americas I & II (HL)
additional course must be chosen from

IB Psychology (SL)
either the arts (group 6) or one of the
groups 1-5. Students must also take
Theory of Knowledge as a course to
compliment the programme.
More Questions? Ask us anything!!
Chris Whipple- IB Coordinator
cwhipple@bloomfieldcsd.org
Felice Prindle- IB Counselor & CAS Coordinator
Group 4 (Sciences):

IB Biology I & II (HL)

IB Physics I (SL)
Group 5 (Maths):

IB Math (SL)

IB Math Studies (SL)
Group 6 (Arts):
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Required
Groups
Course Choices
Assessment
Group 1
English
IB LIT (HL)
Score 1-7
Group 2
LOTE
IB French (SL)
IB Spanish (SL or HL)
Score 1-7
Group 3
Humanities
IB HOTA (HL)
IB Psych (SL)
Score 1-7
Group 4
Science
IB Bio (HL)
IB Physics (SL)
Score 1-7
Group 5
Math
IB Math (SL)
IB Math Studies (SL)
Score 1-7
Group 6
Arts
IB Music (SL or HL)
IB Design Tech (SL)
IB Visual Arts (SL)
TOK I & II
Score 1-7
Theory of
Knowledge
A-E
IB is ME!
Extended Essay
Essay of approx.
4,000 words
A=E
Creativity,
Activity &
Service
150 CAS Hours over
the 2 years
Pass/Fail
@ BCS the IB Programme is the most challenging and prestigious
In order to prepare for the IB Diploma Programme, the follo
recommended for grades 9 and 10. These are NOT all strict
having some or all of these classes will make the transition
Programme easier.
9 Grade
th

English 9


Global 9


Geometry


Earth Science or Chemistry

(plus lab)


French II or Spanish II


Fine Art elective


PE
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
Health
IB Diploma course/assessment requirements are as follows:
*remember only Juniors & Seniors are eligible for the diploma programme*
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