Reidsville High School International Baccalaureate Program Student Application 18-19

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1 Reidsville High School International Baccalaureate Program Student Application Please return your completed application to your middle school counselor or mail your completed application to RCS Central Office, ATTN: High School Options, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC by March 2, All applicants will be notified by June 1, 2018 in regards to admission status. Student Name (First, Middle, Last): Home Phone #: Student Address: Street Address: City/State: Zip Code: Parent/Guardian Name: Parent Cell Phone #: Parent/Guardian Address: What school do you currently attend? Holmes Middle Reidsville Middle Other (please specify): Transportation: Rockingham County Middle Western Rockingham Middle Bus transportation will be provided if needed to students transferring to RHS in 9 th grade to participate in the IB program. The transportation will not be door-to-door but will be at a designated pick-up/drop-off point. My student will need bus transportation to RHS in order to participate in the IB program. I understand that if my student does not ultimately enroll in IB classes, he/she will not be eligible for bus transportation as a transfer student and may have to return to their home school. AGREEMENT: YES NO I understand that the RHS IB Program is challenging and that expectations are high, but I also realize that the personal, academic and organizational gains from participating in the most rigorous courses offered will be to my benefit long-range. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Are you applying for additional RCS High School Academies/Programs? YES NO If YES, rank your order of program preferences (1 being the highest): International Baccalaureate Health Science Academy Public Safety Academy STEM Academy Rockingham Early College High Creative Design & Arts Academy

2 Student Questions Answer ALL the following questions using the space provided. Are you taking a foreign language? If so, which language? Are you fluent in any language other than English? If so, which language? Information about you such as clubs, extracurricular and/or community activities and any other information about yourself you d like to share: What do you know about the International Baccalaureate program (be specific) and why you are interested in this program at Reidsville High School? IB requires you to take challenging courses. Identify your weakest academic area(s) and explain how you plan to deal with this challenge.

3 Many IB students are involved in a variety of activities. Describe how you are able to manage your time and organize your homework. Student Essay Select ONE of the following and write a well-developed essay explaining your experience(s) words 1. How do you think the IB program will benefit you? 2. What is your greatest strength, whether it is something to do with school or your personal life? 3. Discuss something you have learned or read in school that is interesting to you and that you would like to know more about? 4. Describe and discuss a project you have initiated on your own. What was the experience like for you? 5. If you had to pick a career today, what would it be and why?

4 Additional IB Information: Predictors of success in the IB program: The following information will be gathered from your student s school records (grades 6, 7, 8) in order for us to assist you in determining future success in the RHS IB program for your student: End-of-Grade Test data Level 3, 4, or 5 preferred Grades Attendance Explore Test data Teacher recommendation Parent/student interest in the IB Program Each student will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If any area is questionable, parents will be advised.

5 Preparation for the IB Program: Students in 9 th & 10 th grade will follow a recommended course of study in preparation for enrollment in IB courses in their 11 th & 12 th grade. At least 50% of courses in 9 th & 10 th grades will be honors level classes including English, Science and History. Students in 9 th 12 th grade will maintain a B average in all classes. Students will be counseled individually at the end of each grading period if grades, attendance and/or discipline become a concern. IB s & prerequisites: ITGS-none Visual Arts-Art & Design I Theatre Arts III-T Arts I & II IB Chemistry-Biology & Physics IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science Healthy Living NOTES: * Pre-Calculus is an option for an elective ** Physics Honors may be taken 10 th or 11th *** TOK-Theory of Knowledge Spanish III may be taken 10 th or 11 th During your junior-senior year, you will complete Creative, Action and Service (CAS) hours. During your senior year, a research-based essay is required. (Extended Essay-EE) IB exams are taken in all IB classes at the end of each course. If the student has a Spanish I but not Math 1 World History Honors Biology Honors Healthy Living TOK I IB Area VI Math 1 Spanish III Honors IB Spanish V If the student has a Math 1 but not Spanish 1

6 World History Honors Biology Honors Healthy Living TOK I IB Area VI Spanish 1 Spanish III Honors IB Spanish V If the student has a Spanish I and Math 1 World History Honors Biology Honors Healthy Living TOK I IB Area VI Spanish III Honors IB Spanish V If the student has neither Spanish or Math 1 World History Honors

7 Biology Honors Healthy Living TOK I IB Area VI Math 1 Spanish III Honors IB Spanish V Spanish 1