1. Johnson High School International Baccalaureate Programme

2. Savannah Chatham County Schools Vision: From school to the world: All students prepared for productive futures
Johnson High Mission: Not to Equal But Excel
IB Mission: The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

3. 95% of the members of the
Johnson IB Class of 2018 are
currently enrolled at an institution
of higher learning

4. In 2018, Johnson IB students averaged $136,706 in scholarship awards (not counting HOPE)

5. The Class of 2018 completed over 1000 hours of service to our community

6. IB students have the opportunity to travel in the US and abroad

8. Our students work with the National Archives to document the experiences and heroism of our nation’s Vietnam veterans

9. Testimonials from former students and parents:

10. “Being in IB inspired me to care about my education
“Being in IB inspired me to care about my education. I had phenomenal teachers that I still am in contact with. IB was one of the best things I’ve ever done and was instrumental in helping me gain admission to the college of my dreams.” Matthew Mataxas, SCJ IB Class of 2013

11. “IB prepared me to handle the pressures of college while at the same time allowing me the chance to graduate early.” Marcia Solomon, SCJ IB Class of 2013

12. “The IB Programme at Johnson not only ensured that my son was fully prepared for college, but it gave him an understanding of what it means to be a well-rounded member of a community. High standards and high engagement across a broad spectrum lead to excellent results.” Marian Teuton, parent of SCJ IB Class of 2011 student Patrick Teuton

14. IB student college admission survey
Acceptance rates for IB students tend to be higher than those for the general population:
*From Graduate Destinations Survey conducted by i-graduate International Insight
University or college
IB Student Acceptance Rate
Total population acceptance rate
IB students vs. total population
University of Florida
82%
42%
+40%
Florida State University
92%
60%
+32%
Stanford University
15% 7%
+8%
Yale University
18%
+11%
UNC-Chapel Hill
63%
31%
Princeton University
16% 8%
University of California, Berkeley
58%
26%
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
71%
51%
+20%
Harvard University
10%
+3%
Duke University
28%
+12%
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15. Where have recent Johnson IB grads gone to college?
Agnes Scott
Alabama State University
AASU
Auburn
Brenau
Claflin Cornell
Erskine
Georgia Southern
Georgia State
Georgia Tech
Mercer
Morehouse
Oberlin College
Oglethorpe
Spelman
SUNY
The University of Georgia
Valdosta State University
Xavier University (LA)

16. SAT Preparation Class of 2018 SAT results Chatham County 978
Georgia                            1054
Nation                              1049
Johnson IB                      1065

17. University Course Credit
Universities award college credit for IB coursework
Based on student performance on IB tests
Each university has its own policy
For more info on university-specific policies, visit
Georgia Board of Regents adopted new policy in 2008 granting increased college credit for IB students
The SCJ IB Class of 2018 were eligible to earn an average of 7.8 semester hours of college credit

18. Admission Requirements
Standardized test scores
Minimum of 228 on MAP Reading AND minimum of 232 on MAP Math
Grades
Cumulative GPA of 80% in core academic classes
Conduct
Satisfactory conduct grades (“S”)
Note--current 9th and 10th grade students must meet one of the following:
SAT 1100
ACT 19.5
PSAT 950
Stanine 5

20. Admission Timeline/Information
Applications will be available on-line at choice.sccpss.com
Johnson IB Open House (January 6:00 pm)
Application windor will be January 5th to January 27th
Parents notified on March 13th
To apply, go to choice.sccpss.com
Current SCCPSS students do not need to submit transcripts, test scores, etc.
Students from out of county or private schools must submit transcripts, test scores and proof of address