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Specialty School
PROGRAMS
International Baccalaureate
[IB]
LIN
PARK HIGH
@ Champlin Park High School
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
49-54 for IB course descriptions)
Career Programme
Benefits:
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 curriculum to
develop college level skills
• 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:
• All Diploma Programme students must take one
trimester of Theory of Knowledge in both the 11th
and 12th grade years
• Potential IB Diploma Programme students will take
world language over 11th and 12th grade
Five courses of study to choose from:
• Medical Pathway:
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Pharmacy Technician
• Sports Management
• Education Pathway:
• K-12 education, postsecondary education,
corporate trainer, coaching
• Both pathways result in certification in the field and/or
articulated college credit
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
There is a minimal fee requires 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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