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Mike McCrudden, IB Coordinator
845-758-2241 ext. 3220
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What is the International Baccalaureate?
The International Baccalaureate is a diploma-granting program, recognized worldwide, that requires students to study their own national identity—their own language, literature, history, cultural and scientific heritage—no matter where in the world they live. Beyond that, the IB asks that students identify with the corresponding traditions of others. It is not expected that they adopt differing points of view, merely that they are exposed to them and respond intelligently. The ultimate goal is to foster a more knowledgeable, compassionate and tolerant person. While the degree of challenge in the IB can be significant, the program is flexible enough so that all students can benefit from participation, and all who enroll can succeed. Indeed, the expectation is that the entire school community will benefit immediately through the preparation of new courses for the IB and continually through the broadened scope of knowledge and world view found in this program. The IB became part of the educational program at Red Hook High School beginning in September 2002.
The Curriculum consists of Six Groups of Study
Group 1 - Language A1:
English HL
Group 2– Language B:
French SL
German SL
Spanish SL
Group 3 - Individuals & Societies:
History of the Americas with 20th C. World Topics HL
Psychology SL
Group 4 - Experimental Sciences:
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
Physics SL
Group 5 - Mathematics:
Mathematics SL
Math Studies SL
Group 6 - Arts & Electives:
Film SL
Music HL
Visual Arts HL
Earning the IB Diploma
To be eligible for the IB Diploma, a student must:
· Complete one course from each of the six subject groups. At least three and not more than four must be taken at the higher level (HL). The remainder are taken
at the standard level (SL).
· Receive acceptable scores on examinations in each of the six subjects. The exams are graded on a scale of 1 to 7.
· Submit an Extended Essay.
· Complete the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course.
· Complete the Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) requirement.
· Earn a minimum total of 24 points out of the possible 45. (The maximum score includes 3 points for work in TOK and the extended essay.)
· Candidates who do not earn the IB Diploma may earn certificates in individual subjects.
Need more information?
For more information about the IB Program, including a directory of college and university IB recognition policies, visit IBO’s website at www.ibo.org.
