Is IB for Me?
- "I went into my 1st year at U of H as a sophomore." Parker Myers
- "Once I saw the acceptance and scholarship offerings my heart raced after realizing I'd be the first in my family to attend college." Maritza Medrano, University of Oregon.
- "Because the IB program is smaller, it provided a more individualized education as well as giving me the opportunity to build stronger relationships with my teachers and peers; the IB community became like a second family that I knew I could (and still can!) count on for both academic and life matters." Daisy Jasso, Tufts University.
Listen to more IB Grads, now in college, as they recommend IB.
CP or DP?
Heights offers both the Careers Program (CP) and the Diploma Program (DP). Click on the image at left to hear the "donut" talk by Dr. Orfield. She helps you to understand (a) how much time and commitment each program takes within our current 8 period block Heights schedule and (b) the driving purpose of the 'core' of each program.
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Sophomores: at this time (early February), most of you have received a class visit from IB Coordinator Anne Nelson in the Advocacy period in which you worked on the MYP (Middle Years Program) Personal Project. Please get in the habit of checking your student email to hear more about her plans for IB meetings. Or email her at [email protected].
Sometimes knowing where IB graduates end up can help you make a decision:
How do I enter a program? (Instructions for Spring 2023)
Instructions are in process; our target date is February 15th.
Instructions are in process; our target date is February 15th.
(1) Complete a two-page entry essay entitled "Why the ____ Program Fits Me" (fill in the blank with CP or DP) and upload it on Canvas by Monday, March 20th (the Monday after Spring Break). Find the course called IB Interest 4Sophs, click on the button for "Enter a 2-year IB Program" and find the assignment called "IB Essay" in the modules section. Be sure to follow the brief instructions under the assignment and - if you'd like a little help from seasoned IB students - make a writing center appointment OR show up for a writing center IB Essay workshop on Friday, March 3 or 10th, during 8th period in Room M314.
(2) Read, alongside your parent, the IB Agreement (here in English here in Spanish) and ensure your parent fills out the Parent Survey (in both English and Spanish).
(3) Check back on the Canvas IB Interest 4Sophs home page each Friday after March 20th for an updated list: First Initial, Last Initial, Last 4 digits of Student Number. When you see your information, you know that we have received both your essay and the Parent Surveyyou are on our list to choose IB Fall 2023 Courses! Ms. Nelson will call you to her office in order of completed application (both 1 and 2 above), so please keep checking your email.
(2) Read, alongside your parent, the IB Agreement (here in English here in Spanish) and ensure your parent fills out the Parent Survey (in both English and Spanish).
(3) Check back on the Canvas IB Interest 4Sophs home page each Friday after March 20th for an updated list: First Initial, Last Initial, Last 4 digits of Student Number. When you see your information, you know that we have received both your essay and the Parent Surveyyou are on our list to choose IB Fall 2023 Courses! Ms. Nelson will call you to her office in order of completed application (both 1 and 2 above), so please keep checking your email.