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John Ehret High School Authorized as an IB World School May 2006

Purpose: To Increase the Rigor of the Advanced Studies/Honors Courses through the Implementation of the International Baccalaureate Program.

IBO’S MISSION STATEMENT The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

What is IB? The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was founded in Geneva in 1968 and began as a pre- university program created as a standard, multinational program to meet the needs of geographically mobile students and to prepare these students with academic, creative and humanitarian skills that would be accepted by universities around the world. Today the IB Programme is authorized in approximately 1400 schools in 110 countries. Providing a challenging curriculum with rigorous assessment which aims to develop active, inquiring, knowledgeable students with an intercultural appreciation . Why choose a comprehensive high school with an internationally accepted curriculum? Our goal is to provide students the choice for a superior education with the opportunity for Academic Excellence, by preparing students beyond the levels of achievement needed for TOPS and traditional honors/advanced curriculum. The IB, internationally accepted curriculum, will allow us to meet this challenge while also providing students with the opportunity for a full high school experience. John Ehret offers opportunities for students to participate in clubs, to compete in LHSAA sports or cheer the teams on, to participate in academic competitions,to plan and attend dances. The faculty of John Ehret considers the school motto as our credo, “ to offer opportunities for everyone” and this program of study allows us to provide an exciting opportunity to the motivated student. Building Life Long Learners Through Challenging Classes That Meet International Standards

Classifications of IB Students • Diploma – Seniors who are working towards diploma [3 HL, 3 SL courses, CAS, TOK, Extended Essay]. • Anticipated – Juniors who are currently planning to work towards the diploma. • Certificate – Students planning to examine in one or more courses.

What colleges award course credits for successfully completing IB course work? A complete list of Universities accepting the IB diploma or Course Certificates can be found at the IBO website: http://www.ibo.org. As of May 2013, the following Louisiana universities recognize the IB Diploma and examinations: LSU, Xavier, Tulane, Loyola, UNO, and ULL. Students should check with individual university regarding their policy, as policies differ from college to college. Why should a student attempt these advanced courses? Challenge & Preparation Admission officers often look for factors such as the quality of the courses represented on the transcript, the balance of courses across all disciplines, the record of the student’s research abilities, and the details of school and community involvement – all requirements of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme – when ranking students for admission. Students who have completed IB courses will have had the opportunity to meet the requirements of advanced courses including: conducting original research, writing, and organizing their time. Students completing the program report greater success in meeting the challenges of the post-secondary academic environment. What can Students Expect? Students will should expect a challenging curriculum meeting International Standards; to exam how knowledge is developed and how cultural beliefs and traditions effects decisions and what we know; to complete independent research – writing essays of 1200 – 1400 words which analyzes or evaluates information; give oral presentations – demonstrating knowledge; continue to develop skill in mathematics, inquiry, science experimentation; conduct an in-depth study of a second culture through the acquisition of a second language; and finally to submit to examinations assessed by international examiners.

What changes are evident? Increase in number of Advanced Courses offered; Increase in the number of advanced examinations.

What changes are evident? Increase in the number of students enrolling in advanced courses. Increase in Number of Student Enrollments 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

What changes are evident? Dynamic Academic Growth! Genuine Appreciation of Themselves and Others!

Important Change in IB procedures beginning the 2020-2021 school year ALL incoming STUDENTS who wish to be in the Honors/IB Program must fill out an application

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Current 8 th grade students

Current 9 th grade students

Who can enroll in International Baccalaureate Classes? The IB program is an advanced placement/pre-university program for junior and senior students. Students will enroll in IB classes for their junior year. Prosp spective Interna rnationa nal Baccalaure ureate Diploma Program ram The academically motivated 9 th grade student should enroll in courses preparing for the IB curriculum. Individuals should be able to work independently and demonstrate at or above age level skills in reading, writing and math. At the end of their 10 th grade year – during course selection- students will elect to continue in the honors program and request IB Courses. Many of those students who are currently enrolled in preliminary- honors classes will choose to work towards the IB Diploma. We encourage all motivated students to enroll in one or more advanced IB courses junior year.

Magnet Requirements

What do we hope for our IB Students?  Students develop Advanced Skills.  Students are better prepared to succeed in a university setting.  Students earn advanced college credits.

How do students outside of the attendance district enroll ? Parents of students out of the attendance district must request a magnet transfer specifically for the International Baccalaureate Program at John Ehret or other authorized schools . The magnet transfer can be found on the district webiste: www.jpschools.org Student course work will be evaluated individually. For more information please visit www.ibo.org Contact JEHS IB Diploma Coordinator: Angela Becnel (angela.becnel@jpschools.org) Information for this document was taken from JEHS IB Application for Authorization Document, the IBO Website, and IBO promotional materials.