IBO Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active,
compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers  They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Knowledgeable  They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Thinkers  They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators  They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded  They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring  They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

Risk-takers  They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

Balanced  They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Reflective  They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths.

IB Eligibility Criteria
(For Students with FCAT Scores)
Effective: 2009-10*

Rationale for New Policy: The FCAT NRT Test has been eliminated by the Florida Dept. of Education. Scores from the FCAT SSS Test will now be used for entrance purposes. FCAT SSS cut-offs were established based on equivalency with FCAT NRT required scores (Stanine 7 for Reading and Math).

Minimum Qualifying Scores for IB Program

*This policy would apply to students applying during the 2009-10 school year for admittance to the IB Program for 2010-11.

For students enrolled in 08-09 and applying for admittance in 2009-10 (based on 07-08 scores), minimum score requirements will be either the FCAT NRT minimums (Stanine = 7 for both Reading and Math) or the FCAT SSS minimums above.