International Baccalaureate program
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St. John's School is the first and only high school in the Western Pacific authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Program, with classes beginning in the 1988-1989 school year.
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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a comprehensive and fully developed curriculum with an international focus. Highly motivated, self-disciplined, and committed students who have the academic potential to complete a challenging course are encouraged to participate in the program.
Colleges and universities internationally recognize the efforts and achievements of IB students, and successful IB Diploma and Certificate candidates are often given special consideration by university admissions or credit transfer offices. Many universities have learned that the successful IB student will be a successful college student.
Colleges and universities internationally recognize the efforts and achievements of IB students, and successful IB Diploma and Certificate candidates are often given special consideration by university admissions or credit transfer offices. Many universities have learned that the successful IB student will be a successful college student.
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IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. |
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IB Diploma
To earn the IB Diploma, students must ...
Core components
The three core components are the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class, the extended essay , and community service activities (CAS).
Theory of Knowledge: This interdisciplinary course examines how we understand various forms of knowledge from mathematic, historic, logical, linguistic, philosophic, aesthetic, and scientific perspectives.
Extended Essay: Students research a topic of their choice within one of the six IB subject groups and then present the results of their investigation in a 4000 word essay. Creativity, Action, Service: Successful IB students are active not only in the classroom, but in the community as well. Students develop a creative project, take part in an extracurricular activity, and become involved in a community service project. Through CAS, students can share their special talents while developing awareness, concern, and the ability to work cooperatively. |
IB Course Listing
Group 1 Language A (Standard/ Higher Levels) English, Group 2 Languages B (Standard/Higher Levels): Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, French, Group 3 Individuals and Society (Standard/Higher Levels): History, Economics, Philosophy, Group 4 Experimental Sciences (Standard/Higher Levels): Biology; Physics; Sports, Exercise and Health Science; Environmental Systems and Societies; Group 5 Mathematics (Standard/Higher Levels): Math Studies, Math Standard, Math Higher Level; Group 6 The Arts (Standard/Higher): Music, Theater, Visual Arts |
the IB Learner Profile
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The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be ... |
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INQUIRERS
We nurture our curiosity , developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. OPENMINDED We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience. KNOWLEDGEABLE We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. CARING We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. THINKERS We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. |
RISK-TAKERS
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change. COMMUNICATORS We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups. BALANCED We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives---intellectual, physical, and emotional---to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. PRINCIPLED We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. REFLECTIVE We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development. |
The IB Learner Profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national, and global communities.
