International Baccalaureate Organization
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.
You can access more information about the International Baccalaureate Organization at www.ibo.org & www.flibs.org.
WHY INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ?
Life in the 21st century, in an interconnected, globalized world, requires critical-thinking skills and a sense of
international-mindedness, something that International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Program students come to know and understand.
The IB understands that success in higher education and beyond involves thinking critically and creatively. The IB Diploma Program’s challenging curriculum educates the whole student, developing the capacity for inquiry, research and problem-solving as well as essential skills for communication and collaboration.
The academically challenging two year IB Diploma Program includes six subject areas; an extended essay of 4,000 words; experiential learning through creativity, action, service (CAS); and theory of knowledge (TOK), a course that fosters critical thinking. Students take a combination of standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) courses. Assessments include a variety of tasks that emphasize higher-order cognitive skills and student performance is marked and factored into the students’ final grades.
Learn more: IB Brochure
Letter to Parents: Parent Letter IB
We will continue to accept applications through the summer on a first come first serve basis for all qualifying candidates. We have a limited number of seats and we encourage you to turn in your application at your earliest convenience.
If you are interested in the Baccalaureate Prep/IB program, please complete the following before May 23rd:
1. Print and fill the attached application IB Application
2. Print two copies of the recommendation letter template and have any two academic teachers fill the recommendation letter Recommendation Letter
3. Attach a copy of your child’s most recent report card and FCAT scores from 2010. If you need any help with this, please contact your child’s current school and they can gather that information for you easily.
4. Turn in your complete application to Lake Wales High School (Attn: Daniele Shick) or Bok Academy (Attn: Anuj Saran).
5. If you have any questions or concerns about the program, please contact
Anuj Saran
anuj.saran@lwcharterschools.com
863.638.1010
