IB Diploma Program

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IB DiplomaProgram

• Sol C. Johnson High School
• Dr. Freddie H. Gilyard, Ed. D.
• Jason Buelterman, IB Coordinator

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Part 1

• BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
  BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

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Why do students choose to be IB scholars?
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• 1)Teachers are trained and certified by the
  International Baccalaureate Organization in their
  subject/content areas.
• 2) The IB Program is respected in the US and
  abroad as the most rigorous high school program a
  student can undertake.
• 3) Students in IB are successful in standardized
  testing.

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• 4) Students can tailor the IB program to their
  individual needs and interests.
• 5) IB students tend to gain admission to their
  college of first choice.
• 6) IB students have the opportunity to receive
  college credit for their high school course work.

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Part 2

• CURRENT STATUS OF IB PROGRAM AT JOHNSON HIGH
  SCHOOL

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• 2002-2004 there were 95 students enrolled in the
  program.
• 2004 SCJs IB Program became a district-wide
  Specialty Program.
• Currently there are 248 students enrolled in
  grades 9-12.

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Class of 2008

• Current 12th grade enrollment is 32 students.
• Passed all sections of the GHSGT.
• Class of 2008 will propel SCJ onto the Newsweek
  list of Americas 1200 Top High Schools.
• SCJ should be ranked as the 765th best school in
  America.
• Places SCJ in the top 5 of high schools in the
  nation.

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SAT Data

• Average language and math SAT score for Johnsons
  IB class of 2005
• 1100
• Average language and math SAT score for Johnsons
  IB class of 2006
• 1168
• Above local, state and national averages

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IB Test Results

• IB Tests are scored on a scale of 1 through 7.
• A score of 4 or higher is considered passing.
• Combined data from 2005, 2006 and 2007
• 304 IB tests administered
• 188 with a score of 4 or higher
• 62 passing rate

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IB Certificates and Diplomas

• Total IB certificates given since the programs
  inception is (2002-2007) is 590.
• Total IB diplomas awarded since the programs
  inception (2002 to present) is 33.

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Part 3

• Future Goals

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Goals

• Obtain recognition as one of the Top 100 High
  Schools in the nation.
• Decrease attrition rate through increased parent
  involvement and implementation of a mandatory
  tutorial policy for failing students.
• Retention rate for the class of 2009 and 2010 has
  been significantly higher than past years since
  the implementation of new retention policies.
• Develop cooperative relationship with Marshpoint
  and Coastal Middle Schools.

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Goals (cont.)

• Achieve IB Certification for Coastal MS
• When Coastal MS becomes IB certified, SCCPS will
  have the second PYP-MYP-DP continuum in the state
  of Georgia.
• Continue to increase average IB SAT scores
• Class of 2006 achieved 1168 average for
  Math/Language Arts components.
• Increase the number of applicants through
  intensive recruitment at both public and private
  middle schools, internet/website improvements,
  and aggressive local media outreach.

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Goals (cont.)

• Increase Diploma recipient percentages.
• Increase participation amongst non-IB students in
  IB courses.
• In 2006-2007, non-IB students were allowed to
  take an IB 6th Subject Course.
• 6th Subject Courses currently include
• Visual Arts
• Design Technology
• Choral Music
• Instrumental Music
• Psychology

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Goals (cont.)

• Continue to advocate for the Georgia State
  Legislature to provide incentives to students who
  earn the IB Diploma.
• States with established state-wide policies
  (Florida, Texas, California and Colorado) have
  seen explosive growth in the number of students
  who successfully complete the IB Diploma program.
• In May 2007, Governor Perdue vetoed HB 467, which
  would have forced GA colleges and universities to
  accept a set amount of college credit for
  students who are awarded the IB Diploma.

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Summary

• The Johnson High School IB Program offers a
  rigorous and challenging pre-university course of
  study that is recognized around the world as an
  exceptional standard of excellence in education. 
  
• IB encourages critical thinking and exposure to a
  variety of points of view to promote
  intercultural knowledge and understanding among
  students.
• Since becoming a district-wide Specialty Program,
  enrollment has doubled as students embrace this
  challenging, engaging and structured approach to
  learning.
• IB also benefits the total school program by
  exposing non-IB students to its philosophy
  through the 6th Subject Course.

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Thanks for your continued support!