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International Baccalaureate Academy
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Marshall High School |
6:30PM |
The IB Diploma Program is a rigorous and challenging two year program that students
complete during their 11th and 12th grade years. During the two years students are
required to take courses in six areas (English, French or Spanish, Individuals &
Societies, Sciences, Mathematics and the Arts). Both one-year and two-year classes are
included in the program. At the end of each class, the student takes an exam (the same
exam given to students worldwide). The student receives a score ranging from 1 to 7
on each exam. Students must also complete core activities including a 4000 word
research paper, participate in the Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) program and
take a Theory of Knowledge course. Students can gain 3 points toward the diploma in
these core areas. If the student has a minimum of 24 points from the exams and core
activities, the IB Diploma is awarded.
IB students are well prepared for college life. The State of Texas also believes in the
program as they mandated via Senate Bill 111 that public colleges and universities
award IB Diploma recipients a minimum of 24 college credits. Colleges and
universities worldwide recognize the IB Diploma and award students with college
credit. This could mean thousands of dollars in college tuition savings.
Additionally, because students will study courses from a worldwide perspective, we
believe they will become more globally aware citizens with an appreciation of other
cultures.
Entrance Requirements
The entrance requirements for the Diploma Program are:
- successful completion of at least two years of either French or Spanish and
Algebra 2 prior to the beginning of the 11th grade year
- accepted mastery on all sections of the most recent TAKS
- an acceptable school conduct and attendance history
- application, essay and interview
A Pre-Diploma Program is offered during the 9th and 10th grades to prepare students
for the curriculum demands of the Diploma Program.
The entrance requirements are:
- accepted mastery on all sections of the most recent TAKS
- an acceptable school conduct and attendance history
- 8th grade Algebra 1 completion preferred
- application, essay and interview
Fort Bend ISD will provide bus transportation to students who are accepted into either
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Contact Information
Marshall High School
1220 Buffalo Run
Missouri City, TX 77489
Academy Coordinator - Myrna Hodge
281-634-6683/Fax 281-634-6659
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