Hilton High School received approval for
acceptance into the IB Diploma Programme in 2002 from the
IB Organization. The
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a rigorous,
two-year, pre-university course of study. It is a
comprehensive, balanced curriculum that incorporates high
standards of assessment. With a focus on international
understanding and communication, the IB Diploma Programme
meets the needs of highly-motivated students. IB
Course Certificates are also offered as well as a IB English
for all students in their junior year. IB is
integrated with current and expanded Advanced Placement
courses. Additional work is is required in Theory of
Knowledge, Creativity, Action and Services and a required
4,000-word Extended Essay.
IB Diploma Requirements:
Students study six areas concurrently: Language 1A
[English]; Second Language [French or Spanish]; Individuals
and Societies [IB History of the Americas]; Experimental
Science [IB Biology]; Mathematics [IB Math, IB Math
Studies]; Arts and Electives [IB Music, IB Visual Arts, IB
Psychology, IB Information Technology in a Global Society];
IB Computer Science; additional requirements - Theory of
Knowledge [two-semester course which stimulates critical
reflection on knowledge gained inside and outside the
classroom]; Extended Essay [a 4,000-word research essay
under the guidance of a mentor], Creativity, Action, Service
[50 hrs. in each area outside the school day].
