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International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program Profile
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International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program Profile
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The IB curriculum is designed to provide a broad liberal arts experience for the college bound student. Each student will become proficient in language and mathematics, the two most important tools of communication and analysis. In addition, the student will study human behavior and the process of educational inquiry through social studies, the sciences, and the arts. The total educational experience will provide the student with a well-rounded, highly academic course of study, emphasizing the development of the whole individual. Successful completion of the course work and examinations at the junior/senior level may earn credit or advanced placement at colleges and universities around the world.
Unique Features of IB Diploma Program:
 | Academically rigorous, pre-university curriculum with shared emphasis on math/science and the humanities |
| International curriculum written by international team of educators |
| Strong focus on language and multi-cultural understanding |
| Emphasis on critical thinking and analysis of multiple points of view |
| Balance of breadth and depth, broad exposure and specialization |
| Oral and written components |
| Internal and external evaluation with international examinations in all six subject areas |
| Required participation in all aspects of comprehensive academic program, plus community service component |
| Technology integration throughout the entire magnet curriculum |
| National and international recognition at over 1700 colleges and universities worldwide |
Campbell IB Program:
| County magnet program in seventh year of operation |
| Minimum of 25-28 courses required in the magnet, depending on course of study selected by the student. All academic and some elective courses are taken within the program. All IB courses are restricted to magnet students only. |
| Students accepted into the program become full-time Campbell students and are eligible to participate in all extracurricular activities. |
| 98% IB diploma pass rate compared to 79-80% worldwide, 76% nationwide, and 66% State of Georgia |
| Top IB grades of 6 and 7 in all subject areas |
| Average IB SAT score: 1326 (V 667 M 659) |
| Average Campbell International Baccalaureate examination score: 5.30 compared to 4.79 worldwide |
| Ethnicity: 59% Caucasian, 18% Asian, 16% African-American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Multi |
| Geographic Demographics: 209 Out-of-District Students (80%); 53 In-District Students (20%) |
| Total Enrollment: 262 (240 from 21 Cobb County middle schools; 11 from private schools; 9 from out-of-district or out-of-state; 2 international) |
| Graduates currently pursuing diverse career choices in medicine, law, engineering, environmental policy, international business, economics, politics, theater, film, education, psychology/psychiatry, and art |
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Campbell High School Smyrna, Georgia 30080 (678) 842-6850 |
