INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
 

WHAT IS IB?
 

• Demanding pre-university course of study

• Designed for highly-motivated students

• Earned a reputation for rigorous assessment

• Has shown IB graduates are  well-prepared for college

• Grading system is criteria based

• Each student’s performance is measured against well-defined
   levels of achievement consistent from one examination session to the next

• Offered in over 1200 schools in over 110 countries

• Promotes organization and time management skills, strength in
  oral & written communication, & a commitment to community
  service & extracurricular activities

• Geared for the highly motivated, hard-working student

SELECTION PROCESS

To apply, simply talk with the IB Coordinator and HHS counselor about the IB program.

WHAT DO GRADUATES SAY ABOUT IB?

IB really taught me to manage my time. Before IB, I rarely studied and was able to do a million and one things. But with IB, I learned to pick the activities that were most important to me, and I learned how to say no. That made college easier, because I know how to study first and play later.

Rochelle Reinert
2006 HHS IB Diploma Recipient

IB has helped tremendously in adapting to college. The most important part of IB isn't the diploma but the study skills you gain from the program. While it seems like a lot of work at the time, it is worth it in the end. Plus, the fact that you made it through IB will give you confidence in yourself and respect from teachers because they will automatically know you are a hard worker. You also get the most dedicated teachers USD 308 has to offer. I am very thankful to have been able to participate in this program.

Katelyn Law
2007 HHS IB Diploma Recipient

The following sites will take you to a few area universities so you can see what each offers for IB exams.

• Kansas State University
• University of Kansas
• University of Tulsa
• University of Nebraska
• Emporia State University
• University of Missouri-Columbia

Please use the following to check out other universities in the United States: http://www.ibo.org/country/US/index.cfm

Questions?
Contact Todd Ray
1401 N. Severance St.
Hutchinson, KS 67501
665-4728
rayt@usd308.com