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The Diploma Program
 Only IB program in our school system.
 One of only 28 DP programs in NC, 796 DP in the
US, and only 2,462 in the world!
 A program since 1999
 68% earned the diploma in 2013 / 96% in 2004 –
average overall 83% diploma rate.
 Rigorous and high quality education that prepares
students for college and life.
 Recognized by universities all over the world.
 Encourages international-mindedness and a
positive attitude toward learning.
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The IB program “helps develop the intellectual,
personal, emotional and social skills necessary to live,
learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.”
IBO
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Profile of the IB Student
 Shows an interest in learning new things
 Well-informed and well-read
 Thinks and reasons
 Writes and speaks well
 Honest and accountable in ALL things.
 Open-minded
 Cares about others and the environment.
 Takes healthy risks and Achieves!
 Well rounded – active, academic, healthy and creative
 Reflects on learning, growth and self.
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Teaches students to see
and accept our differences.
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“ We encourage international-mindedness in IB
students. To do this, we believe that students must first
develop an understanding of their own cultural and
national identity.” IBO
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In IB
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“The program is presented over two
years through six academic areas
around a central core”. IBO
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The IB Academic Areas at RMHS
 Language A1 English
 Language B Spanish or French
 History of the Americas and the 20th
Century History
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Math
 Visual Studio Arts
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Rigor
 Two levels of instruction.
 HL – Higher level – 250 hours of instruction
 SL – Standard level – 150 hours of instruction
 English, History and Biology – HL
 Math, Chemistry, Foreign Language and Art – SL
 VERY academically strong students may challenge an
additional HL course, but they must declare that in
junior year.
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Theory of Knowledge
Creativity Action Service
Extended Essay
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Reason, memory, experience, language,
perception, intuition, imagination, and faith
all affect
what we know, how we know and why we
know.
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CAS = Creativity, Action and Service
 It is the heart of the program!!!
 Creativity = the arts and experiences that
involve creative thinking.
 Action = physical exertion leading to a healthy
lifestyle.
 Service = unpaid and voluntary activities that
have a learning benefit and help others or the
environment.
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Earn CAS through programs
such as
OUR SCHOOL CAS ACTIVITIES
 ONE VOICE: The Holly Project – benefits UNC
Children’s Cancer Center – February 15th
 TWIN COUNTY AMBASSADORS – a volunteer
program that coordinates volunteerism between the
community, our IB students and students from other
academic and athletic programs and schools.
 SINGING-ON-THE-SIDE, ORCHESTRA-ON-THESIDE, and coming soon THEATER-ON-THE-SIDE
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A 4,000 word research paper of inquiry, that explores a
self-selected topic of your choice from any area in our
curriculum.
IB has been meeting the Common Core Standards for
decades!
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Making plans – The middle school student
 7th graders – “Success 101” through NCVPHS
 8th graders – World History through NCVPHS
 Algebra 1 in the 8th grade
 Study hard and make good grades
 As and Bs are required for admission.
 Learn to study! Good study skills will make IB much
easier!
 You must start your high school career as a Gryphon.
 Must take all compulsory classes in 9th and 10th grade.
 You can attend RMHS as long as you remain in the IB
program.
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Foundations of IB curriculum
Sample 9th Grade Schedule
Sample 10th Grade Schedule
 English 1 honors
 English 2 honors
 Integrated Math honors II
 AP US History (year-long)
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(Alegebra 2)
Earth/Env. Science honors
Civics honors
Spanish 1 & 2 OR
French 1& 2
Required Health/PE
Elective – Art 1
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 Integrated Math honors III
 Pre-calculus honors
 Chemistry honors
 Spanish 3 & 4 or French 3
&4
 Biology 1
UNC- Chapel Hill, NC State University, Duke University, UNCCharlotte, Davidson College, NC Central University, WinstonSalem State,UNC-Greensboro, ECU, UNC-Asheville, UNCWilmington, Appalachian, Wake Forest University, New York
University, Howard University, Harvard University, University
of Kentucky, Washington University in St. Louis, Morehouse,
University of Miami, Ohio State, UVA, Auburn, Campbell,
Oberlin, U of Georgia, US Naval Academy, Univ. of SC, The
Citadel, Montana State, University of Tennessee, Point Loma
Unv., Hampden Sydney, Murdoch University in Australia, and
more!
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Morehead-Cain Scholars, Park Scholars, Benjamin Duke
Scholars, Roberson Scholars, Gates Millennium Scholars,
UNC Chancellors Scholars, Questbridge Scholars, Levine
Scholars , Buckeye Scholars, Pogue Scholars, Reynolds
Scholars, Acorn Scholars, Andy Griffith Scholars, honors
college scholars …
Our IB students earn scholarships that average more than
$500,000 per year!!!
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Before you make your decision …
What it does …
What it requires …
 Prepares students for college
 Makes them more
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competitive
Teaches strong writing and
speaking skills.
Prepares them for life
Fosters and develops a sense
of community and humanity
Makes them more self-aware,
confident and compassionate
Earns college credit for high
marks
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commitment and support
from the family
Good time management skills
Stress Management
Willingness to do the work
Giving up other academic
pathways.
Attending RMHS for four
years.
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