IB Advantages 

potential of each student.

The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better more peaceful world.

Challenging and exciting classes focusing

IB learners strive to be:

High standard of teaching required by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

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The latest technology and information resources.

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Recognition and development of the

on writing, thinking, and communicating.

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Preparedness for college studies through Theory of Knowledge classes.

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IB Learner Profile

Rigorous and comprehensive education

Inquirers Thinkers Principled Caring Balanced

Knowledgeable Communicators Open-Minded Risk-Takers Reflective

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

based on global perspectives.

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Advance course placement at colleges and universities around the world.

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For more information on IB, visit: www.ibo.org

High expectations for students and the development of their full academic potential in all areas of study.

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Community involvement through business

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and education partnerships and

Principal

participation, and a commitment to community and human welfare.

Barbara Tanzillo IB Coordinator

1800 Buhach Rd Atwater, CA 95301

Buhach Colony High School

Phone: 209-357-6600 Fax: 209-357-6602 Web: bchs.muhsd.org

Tel: 209-357-6600

Teaching and reaching all students.

Curriculum

Special Features

General program guides, standards, and final

Student

exams for the IB diploma are designed and

Individualized according to student’s

monitored by the International Baccalaureate

strengths and weaknesses.

offices in Geneva, Switzerland, and Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

Six IB Subjects

What is IB?

emphasizing the relationships between various academic subjects.

Language Acquisition

guidance.

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Individuals and Societies

College Credit: Many colleges give

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Sciences

Academic

Mathematics

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Utilizes international standards

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The Arts or duplication subject listed above

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Based on an integrated curriculum

IB classes offered Junior & Senior year

Additional Requirements

advanced

integrate knowledge, critical thinking, ethics,

CAS: Creativity, action, and service to school

Baccalaureate Organization works with over

and community.

3800 schools in 147 countries to develop and

Extended Essay: Formal research paper of

offer challenging academic programs to over

in a subject area of the student’s choice.

individuals and engaged world citizens.

standing

Personalized

or

course

Assessment 

Both internal and external using established grading criteria

Theory of Knowledge: A course designed to

Founded in 1968, The International

students to be active learners, well-rounded

Coaching:

completion.

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Multiple methods of assessment for each course

and research skills.

one million students. The IB encourages

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Teaching:

comprehensive liberal arts program

Studies in Language and Literature

Pre-University Diploma

Values ‘global mindedness’

Interdisciplinary

Learning:

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Centered

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Var ie d

s k il ls

t es t ed

ac r o s s

disciplines

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4,000 words (approximately 15 pages) written

Balance between independent and teacher supervised work

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Students maintain control over many aspects of assessment