1. IB Diploma & CP Programs
Gulf High School

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

4. 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.

5. 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

7. 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.

8. 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 $ and the average student enrolls in 30 hours (typical of a year long course load) of credit. The cost per credit hour is approximately $ A typical 3 hour course would cost $965.00

9. 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

10. The IBCP Model The DP Model

13. 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

14. $ 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.

15. 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

16. 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?

17. 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

18. Contact Information:
Tiffany Burkette IB Guidance Counselor (727) Steven Page IB Assistant Principal (727) Kimberly Davis Principal, Gulf High School (727)