IB Diploma & CP Programs Gulf High School

IB Diploma Program Model The curriculum is modeled by six academic areas surrounding the three core requirements.

IB Core Curriculum In addition, to receive the IB Diploma students must complete: Extended Essay – 4,000 words! You choose the subject and topic. A mentor is assigned to you to begin the process in your junior year. Theory of Knowledge – a course designed to teach you about knowledge and the process of thinking. You will think about thinking! Creativity, action, service (CAS) – a project that you choose to benefit someone else. It is something that you are interested in and want to share with others in need.

Programme for Identifying Baccalaureate Students (PIB) Your 9th and 10th grade schedule: Ninth Grade (PIB) Tenth Grade (PIB) English I Honors (PIB) AP English Composition *World Language 1 and 2 (PIB) *World Language 3 (PIB) Geometry or Algebra II (Honors) Algebra II or Pre Calculus (Honors) AP Human Geography AP World History Biology I (PIB) Chemistry I (PIB) Inquiry Skills, Band or ROTC Arts or Traditional Elective *Students can choose either Spanish or French

You Can Earn College Credits! AP and IB Exams: AP Exams are graded on a scale of 1 – 5. A score of 3 or better will earn college credit at most colleges and universities. IB Exams are graded on a scale of 1 – 7. A score of 4 or better will earn college credit at most colleges and universities.

College Credits = $ 7 AP courses in the IB Course Sequence 6 IB courses in the IB Course Sequence 2 Elective courses that may be AP choices 15 courses at 3 credits each = 45 credits! 60 credits is required for an Associates Degree Average in-state college fees and tuition are $9650.00 and the average student enrolls in 30 hours (typical of a year long course load) of credit. The cost per credit hour is approximately $322.00. A typical 3 hour course would cost $965.00

The IBCP - NEW to GHS! The IBCP – International Baccalaureate Career- Related Program Students can earn an Academy Certificate and an IB Certificate simultaneously The three academies are: The Health Occupations Academy The Simulation Academy ROTC

The IBCP Model The DP Model

Advanced Placement (AP) at GHS Human Geography Macro Economics Micro Economics US Government/Politics Psychology Spanish Language and Culture French Language and Culture Environmental Science Chemistry Biology Statistics Calculus AB Calculus BC English Literature English Composition US History World History

$ College $ Graduating seniors (Class of 2017 Traditional and IB) earned over $1.5 million in scholarship money! This includes Florida Bright Futures Scholarships, Institutional scholarships, local scholarships, National Merit, and athletic scholarships.

Notable College Acceptances in the past 4 years: Duke University Stanford University New York University  Georgetown University Emory University University of Florida University of South Florida Florida State University University of California University of Central Florida Florida Gulf Coast University St. Leo University Carnegie Mellon University Wellesley University University North Carolina Rice University Tulane University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical John Hopkins Harvard University Georgia Institute of Technology Brown University

Student Application Criteria Do you have a 3.0 GPA? Is your Algebra I or Geometry grade an A or a B? Do you have a strong work ethic? Did you have more than 20 absences last year? Did you have any referrals last year or so far this year?

Complete the On-line Application! Timed Writing and Math Exam Next Steps: Complete the On-line Application! Timed Writing and Math Exam Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Gulf High School cafeteria Upon Acceptance: Summer Assignment(s) IB Boot Camp, Date TBD

Contact Information: Tiffany Burkette IB Guidance Counselor tburkett@pasco.k12.fl.us (727) 774-3335 Steven Page IB Assistant Principal spage@pasco.k12.fl.us (727) 774-3311 Kimberly Davis Principal, Gulf High School kdavis@pasco.k12.fl.us (727) 774-3302