International Baccalaureate Program

WHAT IS IB? The IB (International Baccalaureate) is a

recognized educational program worldwide

IB is a rigorous program in more than 4,527 schools and over 150 countries

IB is a College/University Prep Program that is highly recognized by many prestigious colleges/universities Program is for University-bound students

Prepares students for various fields of study Career academies prepare students for

workforce not college

IB Students INSPIRE each other

We offer the most AP courses and the only IB courses in the surrounding counties

• Best college preparation earning maximum college credits

SO MANY OPTIONS— WHY PHS IB?

Pensacola HS

West

Florida

Washington

Tate

IB Class of 2017 makes history…..

72% Received

National Recognition

for their Success20 National Merit Scholars

The best quality educational program tuition free Other IB schools cost thousands

Long-established tradition of excellence -30 yrs

PHS IB statistics above the international average

Why PHS IB?

What sets us apart• PHS IB is the only school with National Merit Commended Scholars,

Semi-Finalists, and Finalists every year for the past 21 years

• 15 students accepted into MIT in the last 16 years

• At least one student every year has been accepted into a top Ivy League School

• Only school in the county that offers:

• 3 years of Chemistry, Biology, and Physics

• AP BC Calculus/ IB Math HL -instrumental in some college acceptance

• PHS is consistently ranked one of the top most challenging schools

Average SAT Scores

PHS vs. County, State & Nation

HOW IS IB IMPLEMENTED AT PHS?

Magnet program—students are able to apply who live outside the district and county

Over 520 students in the IB program

Center-to-Center bus routes available for Escambia County residents (parent transports student to stop)

Students admitted into FL Pre-IB to prepare for the rigor of “real” IB in 11th

grade.

“SCHOOL WITHIN A SCHOOL”

FL Pre-IB and IB students take their core academic classes with other IB students

Clubs, athletics, other extracurricular activities combined, we’re all PHS Tigers!

The Core Curriculum Prepares Students for All Fields of Study NOT Just One Academy

History

Geography

English

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

IB Art, Music, Theatre or other IB Electives

Math

French Spanish

Typical Class Schedule9th Grade

-English 1 pre-IB

-French or Spanish 1 pre-IB

-AP Human Geography

-Biology 1 pre-IB

-Geometry Honors

-2 electives

10th Grade

-AP Language and Composition

-French 2 pre-IB / Spanish 2 pre-IB

-AP European History

-Chemistry 1 pre-IB

-Algebra 2 Honors or Algebra 2

-2 electives

11th Grade-AP Literature and Composition

-IB French 3 or IB Spanish 3

-AP U.S. History

-IB Biology, IB Chemistry, IB Physics

-IB Precalculus or IB Math Studies

-IB Elective

-Theory of Knowledge 1

12th Grade- IB English 4

-IB French 4 or IB Spanish 4

-IB History of the Americas

-IB Biology 3 or IB Chemistry 3

-IB Cal or BC, IB Statistics or IB Math HL

-Theory of Knowledge 2

-Elective

FUN AND FASCINATING ELECTIVES• AP Psychology

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Economics

• AP Government & Politics

• AP Calculus 1 & 2 / AP Statistics

• AP Physics 1 / AP Physics C

• AP World History

• Marine Science H

• Physical Science H

• Anatomy & Physiology H

• Debate

• Air Force Junior ROTC

• Career Academies: Sports Medicine,Health, Law, Automation & Production

• Band, Chorus, Orchestra

• Guitar

• Art, Ceramics, Photo

• Student Government

• Drama, Acting, Stagecraft

• Web & Digital Design

• Yearbook /Journalism

Thinkers

The IB program instills ten characteristics

in students through the IB Learner Profile

Risk-takers

Inquirers

Principled

Knowledgeable

Reflective

Balanced

Caring

Open-minded

Thinkers

Communicators

Risk-takers

Inquirers

Principled

Knowledgeable

Reflective

Balanced

Caring

Open-minded

IB PROGRAM CARES ABOUT THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR STUDENTS

reativity

•CAS = Community Service Project

•Helps foster leadership skills

•Appealing to colleges & universities

ction

ervice

CAS

Extended essay• Research paper started

in the junior year on individual interest

• Acclimates students with the independent research and writing skills expected at the university level

Another way students become prepared for college/university

ISN’T “IB” TOO MUCH WORK? We continue to make changes to the

program to make it more manageable

If students are accepted into the program and motivated, IB is doable

IB is manageable: Time management

Our students are ready for college, not dismayed by college-level expectations.

MYTHS ABOUT IB

•IB students have six hours of homework every night•WRONG! Approximately 2-3 hours•Homework policy and calendar

•All IB students are only gifted students.WRONG! Most are capable students who work hard.

•PHS is not a safe school.WRONG! PHS is safe! We reflect a diverse group that firmly address problems and provide a safe learning environment.

•IB students don’t have time to have a life.WRONG! IB students are very active in clubs, sports & social life.

• Swim/Dive

• Golf• Cross Country

• Football

• Baseball

• Volleyball

• Softball

• Track

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Tennis

• Weight Lifting

• Lacrosse

Can IB students have a

life outside academics?

YES!!!

Academic Team

Art Club

Cheerleading

Chess Club

Debate Club

Drama Club

Engineering Team

FBLA (Future Business Leaders)

Flag Football

First Priority-Christian Club French National Honor Society

HOSA- Heath Occupation

Interact Club

Jazz Ensemble

Key Club

Literary magazine

National Honor Society

Pretty-N-Pink

Science National Honor Society

Science Olympiad Student Government Association

Spanish National Honor Society

STEP team

Yearbook

-LEADERSHIP ROLES

Universities Attended for IB Class of 2016

PHS IB Students Have Been Accepted within the Last Two Years

•Harvard College

•Yale University• Massachusetts Institute of

Technology (MIT)

•Columbia University

•Rice University

•University of Notre Dame

•Johns Hopkins

•Penn

•Duke University

•Emory University

•Vanderbilt University

•Georgia Tech

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

Other Top Colleges and Universities IB Students Have Been Accepted within the Last Two Years

• Colorado School of Mines

• UNC – Chapel Hill

• Washington & Lee University

• Oxford at Emory

• University of Virginia

• University of Miami

• Wake Forest University

• University of Florida

• Brandeis University

• Florida Institute of Technology

• Drexel University

• Boston College

• Tulane University

• The University of Texas

• American University

• Rollins College

• United States Naval Academy

• United States Merchant Marines

•Students have also been accepted into International Schools such as:

-McGill University – Canada -London School of Economics

-Trinity College – Dublin, Ireland -University of Toronto

-University of Edinburgh – Scotlandhttp://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

• College/University Acceptance is more competitive than ever

• The average acceptance rate of an IB student into

university/college is 22% higher than the average

acceptance rate of the total population.

• 99% of IB diploma candidate feel very well prepared for

their future studies

• College drop out rate

IB Research Study Results

70% Of Americans Will Study At A 4-Year

College, But Less Than 2/3 Will Graduate…..

30% of College and

University Students Drop

Out After Their First Year

A College Education

Has More Return on

Investment For A

Graduate In The United

States Than Any Other

Nation

• 98% of the PHS IB seniors applying to UF are granted admission

• This is not the case for other high schools

• PHS IB program prepares students extremely well for the PSAT, SAT & ACT

• Many of our IB students receive scholarships to waive out of state tuition

• Numerous Universities have scholarships specifically for IB students

• In the United States: 86 Universities

• Universities recruit IB students due to their level of college preparation

PHS IB Admissions Trends

• Last year, 91 IB seniors earned over 11 million dollars

• Most scholarship dollars earned from any high school across the county

• In the Class of 2016: 95% of IB students received Bright Future Scholarships

• IB Counselor who meets individually with students and parents to prepare for scholarships and college applications

IB = Scholarship Dollars

Brown

Full Ride Loyola

MIT

Students Best Suited5 key characteristics:

•Like to learn

•Enjoy a challenge

•Motivated

•Hard working

•College-bound

STUDENTS

• Select a school that most fits YOU- NOTwhere your friends are going

• Ask students about their experience at IB and shadow for a day

SHADOWING

•Spend a day with a current

9th grade student.

•Attend classes

•Get a sense of PHS

•Call the IB office in advance

to schedule shadowing at

595-1500 ext 244

Applying for the IB Program•On-Line Application: Nov. 1st-Dec. 16th

• Acceptance is dependent upon:

•Grades on current report card:

•Average A/B (8th grade)

•Standardized test scores from 7th grade:

•FSA: READING (75% standardized scores)

•MATH (75% standardized scores)

• -If you had a poor testing year due to new state testing, e-mail IB secretary and we will look at previous scores: lgilson@escambia.k12.fl.us

•Must enter 4 current teacher e-mails on application:

•English

•Science

•Math

•Social Studies

•MUST RATE CHOICES

•No admission test

•Students only will receive one acceptance letter

PHS Scholars Program• Do not be concerned about putting IB as your 1st choice

•Why….PHS Scholars Program• Academic honors program with AP and honor classes

with like-minded peers

• Classes are similar to the IB curriculum but less rigorous

•Two paths: 1.) Re-apply for the IB program the next year

2.) Continue with the PHS Scholars program

Contact Ms. Canales-850-595-1500 ext. 227

The problem humansface is not that we aim too high and fail, but that we aim too low and succeed.

Michelangelo

Where would we be

in history if we

never aimed high?

What would you do if you KNEW

you could not fail?

Lose the

It’s not that I’m so smart;

I just stay with the

problem longer.

CHOOSEIB

Join the IB Family!IB website: www.phsibsupport.org

Apply between Nov.1-Dec. 16th on-line:

choice.escambiaschools.org

School Tour & Classroom Presentations

• Blue Programs- Please exit to the right following

the blue group to Language Acquisition

• Purple Programs- Please exit to the left following

the purple group to Science

• Pink Programs- Please exit in the middle following

the pink group to English

• Yellow Programs- Please exit to the left following

the yellow group to History

• Green Programs- Please exit to the right following

the green group to Math

• Orange Programs- You are the winners! Come to

the front of the auditorium to hear from the “The Arts”