Ridgeview High School
International
Baccalaureate Program
Within the Past five years:
14 NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS
10 NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
Ridgeview’s IB-DP program is designed for
students who are motivated and want a Great
Future!
IB Showcase Agenda
*Video from IBTV
*PowerPoint- Overview of IB Program
College Preparation, Admission, Success
* Question and Answer Student Panel
* Application Process & Handouts
Ridgeview High School
IB Program
An International High School Diploma in
Orange Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS4BUi3Exog&list=PLWBNztddOp2pznut3UFMmu-uqj9LXsMxj
What does the research say about the IB impact on college
preparation?
IB students feel confident when they attend college
2012 study of Chicago public schools interviewed Diploma Program alumni and
found that:
Students reported they felt prepared by the Diploma Program to succeed in
college.
Students reported that they:
• felt prepared to succeed and excel in their coursework
• had strong academic skills, especially related to analytical writing
• learned academic behaviors like work ethic, motivation, time management, and help-
seeking that were sources of strength in the transition to college-level work
• identified preparation in the IB program as the source of their success as college
students.
What does the research say about the Diploma Program’s
impact on college admission and enrollment?
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight
Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
• The average acceptance rate of IB students into
university/college is 22% higher than the average
acceptance rate of the total population.
• The acceptance rate of IB students into Ivy League
institutions (Princeton, Yale, Brown, Harvard, Columbia,
Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania) is
between 3% and 13% higher compared to the total
population acceptance rate.
University or college IB students
acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate
IB students vs
total population University of Florida 82% 42% +40%
Florida State University 92% 60% +32% Brown University 18% 9% +9%
Stanford University 15% 7% +8% Columbia University 13% 9% +4%
University of California - Berkeley 58% 26% +32% Harvard University 10% 7% +3%
New York University 57% 30% +27% University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 71% 51% +20%
University of Miami 72% 30% +42%
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight
Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight
Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
University or College IB students
acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate
IB students vs
total population
Cornell University 31% 18% +13%
Duke University 28% 16% +12%
University of Pennsylvania 24% 14% +10%
Yale University 18% 7% +11%
University of Central Florida 90% 47% +43%
Boston University 70% 58% +12%
University of California - Los Angeles 48% 23% +25%
University of Virginia 64% 32% +32%
UNC Chapel Hill 63% 32% +31%
Princeton University 16% 8% +8%
What do colleges say about the IB?
Colleges specifically ask if a student is an IB
student on the Common Application, Private
school applications & the Naval Academy
application.
Research says that IB students are more likely to attend,
succeed and graduate from selective colleges
In a 2012 study of diverse alumni from IB programs in Chicago public
schools, researchers from the University of Chicago found that,
compared to a matched sample, DP students are more likely to:
• enroll in college
• attend a more selective college
• stay enrolled in college
This study suggests that IB students are not only going to better colleges in greater numbers but are
performing better once there.
IB students more likely to succeed in college
A 2010 study that looked at performance on IB exams and college GPA of over 1500
IB students enrolled in the University of California system found:
• IB students earned higher GPAs and graduated at higher rates than a
matched comparison group. This held across all family income levels
• performance in the Diploma Program was the strongest predictor of
college GPA.
IB students graduate from college at higher rates
The 2011 study of IB students’
experiences after high school found that
IB students graduated from college
at higher rates, with 81% of IB students
graduating within 6 years of enrolling
full-time at a 4-year institution, compared
to the national average of 57%.
Colleges say that IB prepares students for college success
“IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB program
correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the
IB Diploma Program on the transcript.”
Marlyn McGrath Lewis, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard University, USA
Ridgeview High School ‘s IB program currently has TWO students attending
Harvard Law School!! Lindsay church and Rob Harrington
“The IB is a first-rate program, one we are familiar with, and it prepares students
well for a university like ours.”
Fred Hargadon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Princeton University
Scholarship Opportunities Bright Futures Scholarship
Merit Based Scholarships
Community Service Based Scholarships
IB 2012 graduates—Full scholarships-Notre Dame and University of Southern California. *97 % of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *98 % of the RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *99 % of the RHS/IB seniors who applied to UCF were accepted. Other colleges attended by this class were Clemson, Georgia Tech, Naval Academy, Jacksonville
University, University of San Diego, University of Maryland, UNF and USF.
IB 2013 graduates—Cornell (NROTC—full scholarship) several received scholarship offers from UCF, USF,UNF ,Auburn, LSU and Alabama. *96% of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *98% of the RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *99% of the RHS/IB seniors who applied to UCF were accepted Other colleges attended by this class are Georgia Tech, Auburn, USF, Flagler, UNF, Lenoir Rhine, Michigan,
Stetson & U.S. Air Force Academy.
IB 2014 graduates *98% of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *100 of RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *100 of RHS/IB students who applied to UCF were accepted Other colleges, NYU, USF, Air Force Academy, Univ. of Virginia, Liberty Univ. Embry Riddle, Embry Oxford & Miami.
!
College Credits earned from IB
24-45 college credits
“Google” the college of your choice and type in “IB Credit”
Saving your student time and YOU money!!!
The IB Community at
Ridgeview High School
Freshman Curriculum at RHS AP Human Geography
RHS-PIB English Honors
RHS-PIB Biology Honors
RHS-PIB Geometry Honors/Algebra II Honors
RHS-PIB Spanish or RHS-PIB French
RHS-PIB Drama, Band, Chorus or Art
IB Students do not have to take PE, online classes or Government and Economics
**Junior/Senior year students can pick from IB Theatre, IB Music, IB
Information Technology or many other AP electives
IB Learner Profile: IB Students are
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
Creative, Active and Service-Filled!
IB Students are creative and
participate in activities such as: National Honor Society
Trips to France and Costa Rica (this year!)
Science Fair
Beta Club
Jazz Band and Choir
Bollywood Dance Team and Step Team
Yoga
Culture Night
Robotics
Art Honor Society
The Thespian Society
Newspaper, Yearbook and Debate
…and many more artistic and inspired
activities!
IB Students are active in sports!
Football
Cross-country and Track
Basketball
Martial Arts
Baseball
Tennis
Cheerleading
Weightlifting
Archery
Swimming
Soccer
…and many more RHS award-winning
teams and outside sport activities!
IB Students help the Community and
the World!
Hospital Volunteer Projects
The PET Project (International Project)
Youth Leadership Jax
Centers for Immigration Services
Clay County Teen Court
The Safe Animal Shelter
The Jacksonville Zoo
Science and Drama Camp Counselors
Wolf Sanctuary
Elementary Art and Junior High Math Clubs
Best Buddies and Hope Therapy (Equine Therapy)
Orange Park Library
Food Gleaning and Waste Not Want Not
The Clothes Closet
…and many more caring and
principled projects !
Our former students are life-long learners who:
Are researchers and professors at major universities
Practice entertainment law in New York City
Are Child Psychologists here at the Beaches
Are nominees for a Fulbright Scholarships
Have become Doctors
Are Teachers and Work for Service Organizations
Appear in Country Music Videos
Have started a Band that is growing in popularity
Live in China, Thailand, England and around the world!
(and they still keep in touch with our teachers and each other!)
*What type of education do I want
for myself or my son or daughter?
* What is the parent’s role?
* Is there time for family?
* What about a social life? A job?
Parent & Student Panel
Handouts: 1-Application [due Feb 16]
2-Teacher References [due Feb 23]
3- “10 Reasons Why the IB Programme
is Ideal Preparation for University”
(If you apply for AICE and IB, you can
choose between them after acceptance)
Process:
1-Once applications have been turned in and reviewed, your acceptance letter will be
mailed to you along with your course selection sheet, honor code, commitment
agreement and *SPI form [if needed]. Acceptance letters will be mailed no later than
March 1st.
2- You will return your course selection sheet completed with the electives you choose,
signed honor code and commitment agreement. You also return signed SPI for us to
process. The deadline date for this is March 13th
3- When the High Schools start the registration process for other students please tell
your counselor or teacher that you have already done a course selection sheet for IB.
* SPI form is a special student assignment form for the IB program to attend a school
out of your zoned school district- transportation is not provided
Thank you for coming!!
Please check our website for updates and information
Go to RHS website and click on IB or
go directly to the site @
http://rhsibacademyofadvancedstudies.weebly.com/
February 2, 2017