International Baccalaureate [ IB ]
International Baccalaureate [ IB ]
@ Champlin Park High School
Specialty School PROGRAMS
Career Programme
International Baccalaureate [ IB ] is a rigorous program for 11th and 12th grade students interested in an honors pre-university or pre-workplace course of study. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year, full time commitment at Champlin Park High School. The IB Career Programme is a two-year, full time commitment that combines IB Diploma courses with career and technical courses, some of which could be at STEP.
Spaces are available for students from all Anoka-Hennepin high schools. IB is offered at Champlin Park HS only( see pages 54-60 for IB course descriptions)
Diploma Programme
Benefits:
Comprehensive course of study that encompasses all subject areas.
• Skills Learned:
• Sophisticated independent and collaborative study methods
• Dynamic discussion and critical thinking skills
• Writing and research abilities
• High scores on IB exams can earn college credit
• Internationally recognized program
IB Diploma Programme is for you if:
• You are interested in a challenging unique curriculum to develop college level skills
• You plan to go to college and want to be well prepared
• You enjoy learning and are a hard worker
Other information:
• All Diploma Programme students must take a world language and a one trimester course called Theory of Knowledge in both 11th and 12th grade.
Benefits:
Seven courses of study to choose from:
• Architecture / Construction Pathway
• Communication Pathways
• Culinary Pathway
• Cybersecurity Pathway
• Design and Fabrication Pathways
• Education Pathway
• Medical Pathways
• Transportation Pathway
IB Career Programme is for you if:
• You enjoy hands-on, real world education in a challenging environment
• You want to be prepared for the workforce or continued education
• You desire to be a critical thinker and leader in your future career field
Other information:
• All Career Programme students must take one trimester of Personal and Professional Skills in both the 11th and 12th grade years.
• All Career Programme students will also take 2 trimesters of a world language or ASL in the junior year.
• In the medical pathways, upper level career courses will be conducted at STEP
• In the medical, culinary arts, cybersecurity / IT, and design and fabrication pathways, upper level career courses will be conducted at STEP
Students in IB Courses are required to take the IB Exam. There is a minimal fee required for IB exams. IB College credit varies by school – be sure to review enrollment material from colleges you are considering attending.
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