Questions/Answers about IB
Who can do the IB? The Northshore District’s IB Diploma program at Inglemoor High School is open to all interested students.
What is a Full IB Diploma Student? A Full Diploma Student is a student who studies six IB courses at the higher and standard level, completes an Extended Essay, completes the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course and completes 150 hours of extracurricular Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) projects. The Diploma Program is a two-year program, which begins junior year.
Is a student required to do the full IB Diploma? No. We encourage all interested students to consider the full IB Diploma because it is a challenging yet balanced program of education that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. However, this is not a requirement and many students enroll in one or more IB courses.
How much does it cost? The full diploma fee is between $800-$900. Federal Funding is available to qualifying students to help defray exam costs.
Can I get into the IB Program without having taken all the suggested 9th and 10th coursework? We make every effort to accommodate all interested students. Some students may be required to take additional courses during the summer in order to prepare for the full IB Program.
Can I do the full IB Program and still have a life? Every student is different and each experience is unique. The success of an IB student is dependent on three factors: academic ability, personal motivation and disciplined study skills. Students that are strong in each of these three categories are able to balance IB, athletic, extra-curricular, family and social activities. Students that are strong in two of these three areas can do quite well and often learn to develop their strengths in other areas. Time management skills are critical.
Will doing the IB help me get into college? Colleges and universities accept people, not resumes. Most selective four-year schools expect their applicants to take a challenging course of study and these schools recognize that the IB Diploma is one of the most rigorous high school programs in the world. College and university admissions offices know that the Inglemoor IB Program produces quality students that are well prepared for college.
Are IB students required to take the IB examinations? Diploma students must take the exams. While we cannot require assessment fees for non-diploma students, we strongly encourage every IB student to participate in this aspect of the program. Testing supports our teachers, our school and honors the hard work of the greater Northshore community.
Does a Diploma of the International Baccalaureate satisfy Washington State Graduation requirements? Yes! In April 2011, Washington State has joined four other states in recognizing the IB diploma. The IB diploma now automatically satisfies most if not all graduation requirements.
What do these changes mean for Inglemoor IB Diploma students? In order to fulfill the state graduation requirements IB Diploma students will have to:
- Successfully complete all coursework in six IB classes in the proper combination of HL and SL subjects
- Successfully complete all Internal Assessment in each IB class and earn passing grades in all IB classes
- Complete all IB Diploma Requirements; Extended Essay, CAS and Theory of Knowledge
- Register and complete all appropriate IB Exams
- Complete the High School and Beyond Plan
The most significant change is that now a student will need to complete all IB Diploma requirements in order to receive a State of Washington diploma. If a student fails to complete all IB requirements, they may not graduate. For this reason we strongly encourage students to fill all traditional graduation requirements when possible.
