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The Diploma ProgramOnly IB program in our school system.One of only 28 DP programs in NC, 796 DP in the

US, and only 2,462 in the world!A program since 199968% earned the diploma in 2013 / 96% in 2004 –

average overall 83% diploma rate.Rigorous and high quality education that prepares

students for college and life.Recognized by universities all over the world.Encourages international-mindedness and a

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The IB program “helps develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills necessary to live, learn and work in a

rapidly globalizing world.”IBO

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Shows an interest in learning new thingsWell-informed and well-readThinks and reasons Writes and speaks wellHonest and accountable in ALL things.Open-mindedCares about others and the environment.Takes healthy risks and Achieves!Well rounded – active, academic, healthy and

creativeReflects on learning, growth and self.

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Profile of the IB Student

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Teaches students to see and accept our differences.

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“ We encourage international-mindedness in IB students. To do this, we believe that students must first

develop an understanding of their own cultural and national identity.” IBO

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In IB

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“The program is presented over two years through six academic areas around a central core”. IBO

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The IB Academic Areas at RMHSLanguage A1 English Language B Spanish or FrenchHistory of the Americas and the 20th Century History

Biology ChemistryMathVisual Studio Arts

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RigorTwo levels of instruction.HL – Higher level – 250 hours of instructionSL – Standard level – 150 hours of instructionEnglish, History and Biology – HLMath, Chemistry, Foreign Language and Art

– SLVERY academically strong students may

challenge an additional HL course, but they must declare that in junior year.

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Theory of KnowledgeCreativity Action ServiceExtended Essay

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Reason, memory, experience, language, perception, intuition, imagination, and faith

all affect what we know, how we know and why we

know.

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CAS = Creativity, Action and Service It is the heart of the program!!! Creativity = the arts and experiences

that involve creative thinking.Action = physical exertion leading to

a healthy lifestyle. Service = unpaid and voluntary

activities that have a learning benefit and help others or the environment.

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Earn CAS through programs such as

OUR SCHOOL CAS ACTIVITIESONE VOICE: The Holly Project – benefits

UNC Children’s Cancer Center – February 15th

TWIN COUNTY AMBASSADORS – a volunteer program that coordinates volunteerism between the community, our IB students and students from other academic and athletic programs and schools.

SINGING-ON-THE-SIDE, ORCHESTRA-ON-THE-SIDE, and coming soon THEATER-ON-THE-SIDE

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A 4,000 word research paper of inquiry, that explores a self-selected topic of your choice

from any area in our curriculum.

IB has been meeting the Common Core Standards for decades!

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Making plans – The middle school student7th graders – “Success 101” through NCVPHS8th graders – World History through NCVPHSAlgebra 1 in the 8th gradeStudy hard and make good gradesAs and Bs are required for admission.Learn to study! Good study skills will make IB

much easier! You must start your high school career as a

Gryphon. Must take all compulsory classes in 9th and 10th

grade.You can attend RMHS as long as you remain in

the IB program.

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Foundations of IB curriculum Sample 9th Grade Schedule Sample 10th Grade Schedule

English 1 honorsIntegrated Math

honors II (Alegebra 2)Earth/Env. Science

honorsCivics honorsSpanish 1 & 2 ORFrench 1& 2Required Health/PE

Elective – Art 1

English 2 honorsAP US History (year-

long)Integrated Math

honors IIIPre-calculus honorsChemistry honorsSpanish 3 & 4 or

French 3 & 4Biology 1

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UNC- Chapel Hill, NC State University, Duke University, UNC-Charlotte, Davidson College, NC

Central University, Winston-Salem State,UNC-Greensboro, ECU, UNC-Asheville, UNC-Wilmington,

Appalachian, Wake Forest University, New York University, Howard University, Harvard University,

University of Kentucky, Washington University in St. Louis, Morehouse, University of Miami, Ohio State, UVA, Auburn, Campbell, Oberlin, U of Georgia, US Naval Academy, Univ. of SC, The Citadel, Montana

State, University of Tennessee, Point Loma Unv., Hampden Sydney, Murdoch University in Australia,

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Morehead-Cain Scholars, Park Scholars, Benjamin Duke Scholars, Roberson Scholars, Gates

Millennium Scholars, UNC Chancellors Scholars, Questbridge Scholars, Levine Scholars , Buckeye

Scholars, Pogue Scholars, Reynolds Scholars, Acorn Scholars, Andy Griffith Scholars, honors

college scholars …

Our IB students earn scholarships that average more than $500,000 per year!!!

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Before you make your decision …What it does … What it requires …Prepares students for

collegeMakes them more

competitiveTeaches strong writing and

speaking skills.Prepares them for lifeFosters and develops a

sense of community and humanity

Makes them more self-aware, confident and compassionate

Earns college credit for high marks

Hard work and full commitment and support from the family

Good time management skills

Stress ManagementWillingness to do the

work Giving up other

academic pathways. Attending RMHS for four

years. Hester, B. 2/2013

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