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Specialty School
PROGRAMS
@ Champlin Park High School
International Baccalaureate [IB] is a rigorous program for 11th
and 12th grade students interested in an honors pre-university
course of study. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year, full-
time commitment at Champlin Park High School. Spaces are
available for students from all Anoka-Hennepin high schools.
IB is offered at Champlin Park HS only (see pages 49-54 for
IB course descriptions).
Applications accepted in Grades: 11 and 12
Benefits:
• Learn sophisticated independent and collaborative
study methods
• Learn discussion and critical thinking skills
• Strengthen 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 curriculum
• You plan to go to college and want to earn credit
• You enjoy learning but you do not need to be a straight
“A” student
Other information:
• Potential IB diploma students should complete three
years of French, German or Spanish by the end of 10th
grade, however there are other language options if this is
not done
• IB curriculum is started in 11th grade and completed in 12th
grade with a final exam in each of the six content areas
• Minimal fee required for IB exams
• IB college credit varies by school — be sure to review
enrollment material from colleges you are considering
attending
High School Registration Guide
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International Baccalaureate
Courses offered within the IB Program:
IB diploma students must study and take exams in
the following six areas:
• First Language: IB English 11 and 12
• Second Language: IB Language B 11 and 12
[French, Spanish or German]
• Individuals and Society: IB History 11 and 12
• Experimental Science: IB Science 11 and 12
[IB Chemistry or IB Biology]
• Mathematics: IB Mathematics 11 and 12
[Math Studies, Standard or High Level,
Further Level]
• One subject of your choice from any of these
groups: IB Music 11 and 12; IB Business
Management 11 and 12; IB Psychology 11
or 12; IB Visual Arts 11 or 12
In addition, students are required to write an independent,
researched extended essay [EE], complete the Theory of
Knowledge [TOK] course, and participate in hours of
Creativity, Activity and Community Service over the two
year program.
Information meetings for sophomores
are conducted in the fall. For information, go to:
ahschools.us/cphsib
or contact the IB coordinator at
763-506-6912.
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