1 Ironwood High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Principal Vance Setka

Nonprofit educational foundation established in ,631 schools (56% public) in 146 countries Over one million students world-wide. 800 IB Diploma schools in United States 20 IB Diploma Schools in Arizona Ironwood authorized as an IB School in 2005 International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) 2

IB Mission: “To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” PUSD Mission: “Empower Students to Fulfill Their Potential” Mission 3

Primary Years Program - Pre School-6 th Grade Middle Years Program - 6 th -9 th Grade Career-related Certificate - 11 th & 12 th Grade Diploma Program - 11 th & 12 th Grade International Baccalaureate Programs 4

A rigorous two year pre-university course Aligned to Arizona College and Career Ready Standards Well recognized by approximately 2,200 of the world’s leading universities, including the Arizona Universities, the Ivy League schools, and over 1,200 other US universities IB Diploma could equal a full year of college High Level Exam Scores (4 or higher) will transfer to colleges and universities Scholarships offered by some universities for completing IB Diploma Program International Baccalaureate Diploma Program 5

Curriculum The curriculum contains six subject groups together with a core made up of three separate parts. 6

Studies in Language & Lit. IB English III & IV Language Acquisition IB Spanish V IB French V Individuals & Societies IB American History IB History IV IB Economics Sciences IB Biology I & II IB Physics IB Environmental IB Computer Science Mathematics IB Math Studies Arts IB Art IV & V IB Photo IV & V IB Theater Arts IV & V IB Music Ironwood High School Diploma Program Six Subject Groups 7

IB English HL History of the Americas HL Economics SL/HL Biology SL/HL Computer Science SL/HL Environmental Sciences SL Spanish SL Physics SL IB Math Studies SL IB Math SL/HL Visual Art HL Music HL Theater Arts HL Photography HL French SL Student Exams at IHS Standard (SL) and High Level (HL) 8

Extended Essay (EE) Familiarizes students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university as they investigate a topic of individual interest with volunteer mentor instructors Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Focus on perceptions, emotions, languages and reasoning while they develop skills to evaluate knowledge claims across the various disciplines Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Involvement in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work spanning the duration of the diploma program The Core Requirements 9

Ironwood IB students have been accepted at these schools: Georgetown University Colorado School of Mines US Air Force Academy Boston College Embry-Riddle University George Mason University Drake University U.C.L.A. William and Mary U.C. Berkeley Fordham University Washington University School of Art Institute Chicago Reed College Brigham Young University Northwestern University Purdue University Baylor University Duke University Cornell University University of Arizona Arizona State University Northern Arizona University Grand Canyon University Arizona Christian University Pace University New York University Tulsa State University University of Tulsa Tufts University Columbia

Ironwood IB Enrollment GradeStudentsPUSD Variance Out of District Variance 9 th Grade th Grade th Grade th Grade521820

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What do students think? Geoff Allen- Class of 2008, is in the MA/Ph.D. program in Political Science at the University of California - Santa Barbara. His dissertation will focus on investigating the links between representative institutions designed to guarantee representation for minority groups and policy outcomes regarding minority rights.

“As an undergraduate, I found my IB education incredibly useful. The writing requirements and the depth of writing training I was provided ensured a smooth transition into high level college writing, and helped me in developing the skills I would use to publish my first article in As a political science student, the IB program's emphasis on international history allowed me to make critical comparative links between the political situations in various settings.” “In my current role as a teaching assistant, I frequently am involved in the education of first year college students. I notice a distinct difference in both the writing skills and historical and international awareness of students with an IB background as opposed to other students.”

Investigating Middle Years Program Investigating IB Career Certificate (IBCC) Pursue Higher Level Math Collect Long-range Data on Graduates Future Plans 16

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