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You are bilingual. This is a huge advantage because you can use your skills in a language other than English to score highly on a IB World Language exam and that will get you closer to the IB Diploma. If you want to become bilingual, the IB Diploma also requires you take a language.

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You are hoping to save money on college. IB can help you earn college credits through your IB coursework/exams.

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You want to be a competitive college applicant. IB is highly regarded by universities admissions teams. Additionally, the IB diploma program is the most rigorous pathway offered at NHS and the rigor of your schedule is a huge factor in college admissions.

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You want to grow as a student. IB offers challenging, college level courses that will help walk in to college-ready on day one.

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You will be first generation college student. IB at NHS is a highly inclusive program where students of all backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to share their unique perspectives with their peers.

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You love travel + learning about other cultures. You’ll develop your world language skills, learn about global issues, be challenged to understand other cultures, and learn more about why you think the way you do.

Junior @ Villanova:

(Full Academic Scholarship)

“Because of IB [at NHS] I know how to learn new things. It taught me how to ask for help, how to think so that I can retain information, and how to struggle through new concepts.”

Junior @ CU Boulder:

“I am currently taking 17 credit hours so it is a tough course load however, I feel very well prepared. I have a good set of note taking skills. I also think I have a good sense of time management definitely all thanks to IB!”

Sophomore @ University of Oklahoma:

“IB did way more prep stuff than I would have thought.”

Pre-Med Student @ CU Boulder:

“I got 29 credit hours in total, because the max that you can get from Boulder for IB is 24 credits and I got 5 credit hours for AP Human Geography. Since you do about 30 credit hours per year, I’m basically a year ahead.”

Freshman @ Princeton University:

“If I’m being 110% honest, it’s because of IB that I could write essays that got me into college.”

Freshman @ The University of Arizona:

“I got a $20,000 scholarship when the U of A received my IB diploma. I didn’t have to apply for the scholarship I just got it for earning the IB diploma. $5,000 each year for four years.”

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IB

Courses never last more than a year.

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1 or 2 years; longer courses allow more time to master the content and skills.

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Score is based only on May Exam

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Score is based on work you do in classes (IAs) as well as the test you take in May.

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Advanced coursework designed to push your thinking & prepare you for college

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Opportunity to earn college credit based on your scores on the exams

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Seen by college admissions officers as evidence of your willingness to challenge yourself.

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Writing and critical thinking LESS: multiple choice & memorization

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Research shows these students are more likely to graduate college than peers.

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SCIENCE

MATH

SOCIAL STUDIES

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Delve much deeper in the topics you studied in 10th grade Chemistry
• Potential to receive credit for chemistry in college, but will prepare you for both college chemistry as well as any high level science class in college
• Perform high level experiments and experiments that you design

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Pre-Med track, or any health care track, nursing, doctor, pharmacist, etc.
• A degree in science will prepare you for lab work, including environmental, chemical, medical, pharmaceutical

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• You will dive deeper into content covered during your 9th grade Biology course
• Perform high level experiments and experiments that you design
• You will engage in hands-on lab activities and design your own experiment
• You have the potential to earn college credit by scoring well enough in this course

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Health care provider
• Research scientist
• Pharma- cologist
• Biologist
• Ecologist
• Nature conservation officer

• Biotech- nologist
• Forensic scientist
• Gov’t agency roles
• Science writer
• Teacher

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Students learn to view the human body as a multifunctional, athletic marvel of evolution as they explore concepts in: Biology and Nutrition, Movement analysis, Anatomy, Sports Psychology and Skills
• The rigor of IB SEHS prepares students to succeed in challenging courses through college
• Students will participate in hands-on Sports lab activities and Sports Clinics
• This course has wide ranging professional and personal applications

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Athletic Training
• Exercise Physiology
• Kinesiotherapy
• Nursing
• Physical Therapy
• Sports Nutrition/Dietitian
• Sports Psychology

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities
• Learn about Physics concepts to support careers in STEM, engineering, etc.
• Potential to earn college credit and move ahead into more advanced coursework in college

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Accelerator Operator
• Applications Engineer
• Data Analyst
• Design Engineer
• High School Physics Teacher
• Web Developer

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• Laser Engineer
• Lab Technician
• Optical Engineer
• Research Associate
• Software Developer
• Systems Analyst

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BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Build and program your own computer
• Plan, Design & Implement a fully functional Program (IA)
• Earn Concurrent Enrollment (College) Credits
• Work in teams to design networks
• Earn Industry Standard Certifications (A+, Network+, etc.)
• Learn Java Programming Language

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Database Administrator
• Software Developer
• Computer Hardware Engineer

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• Computer Systems Analyst
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• IT Project Manager

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BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Interdisciplinary (Science and Social Studies) course that counts for either group 3 or group 4 towards your IB diploma
• Exploration of the cultural, ethical, economic, scientific, and political implications of human impacts on our natural environment
• Potential to earn college credit and move ahead into more advanced coursework in college

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Wildlife biologist
• Environ-�mental scientist
• Ecologist

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• Environ-�mental lawyer
• Environ-�mental engineer
• Water quality scientist

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BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Prepares students for college level mathematics, especially statistics.
• Learn to apply mathematics to describe and model our world and solve practical problems.
• 2 Exams, both use calculators

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Nursing
• Construction Management
• Economics
• Finance
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Political Science
• Psychiatry
• Social Sciences

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Engineering
• Medical Doctor
• Architect
• Computer and Information Systems
• Actuary
• Scientist

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Prepares students for college level mathematics, particularly calculus.
• Develop fluency in the construction of mathematical arguments and thinking.
• 2 exams, 1 with calculator, 1 without calculator

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Connects student to hands on political engagement through the IA engagement project
• Gives students a global perspective on different political system across the world
• Promotes a global perspective on all political issues.
• Connects students with politics across a local, national, and global level.
• Helps students develop vital essay writing skills

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Political Scientist
• Diplomat
• Government Official
• Geographer
• Educator
• Lawyer
• Research Analyst
• Congressional Representative
• Business/Sales

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• To be better prepared for your future career since no matter what field it will most likely involve working with people.
• To be prepared to be in a long-term romantic relationship someday.
• To understand yourself better.
• To understand people in general better.
• To develop tools to make the world a better place.
• Potential to earn college credit

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Vocational and Career Counselors
• School Psychologist
• Family Marriage Counselor
• Forensic Psychologist
• Genetic Counselor
• Engineering Psychologist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
• Sports Psychologist
• Psychiatrist

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• To be better prepared for your future career since no matter what field it will most likely involve working with people.
• To be prepared to be in a long-term romantic relationship someday.
• To understand yourself better.
• To understand people in general better.
• To develop tools to make the world a better place.
• Potential to earn college credit

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Lawyer
• Geographer
• Research Analyst
• Anthropologist
• Librarian
• Historian
• Editor
• Writer
• Journalist
• Educator

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• encourage a holistic view of the world of business
• empower students to think critically and strategically about individual and organizational behaviour
• promote the importance of exploring business issues from different cultural perspectives
• romote awareness of the importance of environmental, social and ethical factors in the actions of individuals and organizations
• develop an understanding of the importance of innovation in a business environment.

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Accountant
• Management Consultant
• Social Media Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Actuary
• Business Teacher
• Business Reporter
• Healthcare Administrator
• Corporate Attorney

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Collaboratively creating original theatre
• Presenting Theatre
• Working with play texts
• Staging plays using theatre theory
• Examining world theatre traditions

* Previous theatre experience is unnecessary.

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CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Actor.
• Director. ...
• Producer. ...
• Playwright. ...
• Stage manager. ...
• Set designer. ...
• Theatre lighting designer, sound designer, lighting technician or sound technician. ...
• Stage crew member.
• And non-theatre specific careers: Arts Administrator, Dramatherapist, Talent Agent, etc.

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Explore different mediums and techniques to expand on their prior knowledge and create a foundation to build on as an artist.
• Develop an appreciation for the expressive and aesthetic diversity in the world around them, becoming critically informed makers and consumers of visual culture.
• Develop conceptual understanding and diving deeper into artistic knowledge and skills.
• Learners will develop critical thinking skills to analyze & take responsible action towards complex problems in their art making.
• Students will further develop perceptual and analytical skills.
• Students will create a personal Exhibition that is influenced by personal or cultural contexts

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Animation
• Art History
• Fashion
• Film
• Game Design
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Interior Design

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• This course is designed for students with 0 or 1 years of experience with Spanish who want to take an IB Spanish course.
• Enable students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes.
• Encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.
• Develop students’ understanding of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar.
• Develop students’ awareness of the importance of language in relation to other areas of knowledge.
• Provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language.
• Foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Bilingual Educator
• College Professor
• International Relations Consultant
• Foreign Exchange Trader
• Publishing Specialist
• Foreign Correspondent
• Proofreader
• Importer/ Exporter

• International Account Manager
• International Banking Officer
• Bilingual customer support
• Cultural Events Coordinator
• Guide
• Court Interpreter
• Translator/ Interpreter

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Enable students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes.
• Encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.
• Develop students’ understanding of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar.
• Develop students’ awareness of the importance of language in relation to other areas of knowledge.
• Provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language.
• Foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Bilingual Educator
• College Professor
• International Relations Consultant
• Foreign Exchange Trader
• Publishing Specialist
• Foreign Correspondent
• Proofreader
• Importer/ Exporter

• International Account Manager
• International Banking Officer
• Bilingual customer support
• Cultural Events Coordinator
• Guide
• Court Interpreter
• Translator/ Interpreter

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Enable students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes.
• Encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.
• Develop students’ understanding of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar.
• Develop students’ awareness of the importance of language in relation to other areas of knowledge.
• Provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language.
• Foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Bilingual Educator
• College Professor
• International Relations Consultant
• Foreign Exchange Trader
• Publishing Specialist
• Foreign Correspondent
• Proofreader
• Importer/ Exporter

• International Account Manager
• International Banking Officer
• Bilingual customer support
• Cultural Events Coordinator
• Guide
• Court Interpreter
• Translator/ Interpreter

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Enable students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes.
• Encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.
• Develop students’ understanding of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar.
• Develop students’ awareness of the importance of language in relation to other areas of knowledge.
• Provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language.
• Foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Bilingual Educator
• College Professor
• International Relations Consultant
• Foreign Exchange Trader
• Publishing Specialist
• Foreign Correspondent
• Proofreader
• Importer/ Exporter

• International Account Manager
• International Banking Officer
• Bilingual customer support
• Cultural Events Coordinator
• Guide
• Court Interpreter
• Translator/ Interpreter

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• This course is designed for students with 0 or 1 years of experience with French who want to take an IB French course.
• Enable students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes.
• Encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.
• Develop students’ understanding of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar.
• Develop students’ awareness of the importance of language in relation to other areas of knowledge.
• Provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language.
• Foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Bilingual Educator
• College Professor
• International Relations Consultant
• Foreign Exchange Trader
• Publishing Specialist
• Foreign Correspondent
• Proofreader
• Importer/ Exporter

• International Account Manager
• International Banking Officer
• Bilingual customer support
• Cultural Events Coordinator
• Guide
• Court Interpreter
• Translator/ Interpreter

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Enable students to communicate in the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes.
• Encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of a variety of perspectives of people from diverse cultures.
• Develop students’ understanding of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they are familiar.
• Develop students’ awareness of the importance of language in relation to other areas of knowledge.
• Provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language.
• Foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning.

CAREER ALIGNMENT

• Bilingual Educator
• College Professor
• International Relations Consultant
• Foreign Exchange Trader
• Publishing Specialist
• Foreign Correspondent
• Proofreader
• Importer/ Exporter

• International Account Manager
• International Banking Officer
• Bilingual customer support
• Cultural Events Coordinator
• Guide
• Court Interpreter
• Translator/ Interpreter