International Baccalaureate 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

The International Baccalaureate program coexists with Haines City High School's main campus.  In December of 2007 Haines City was approved as an IB World School and will have it's first graduating class in June of 2010. 

There are nearly 2000 Diploma Programme schools in the world and 670 of those are in the United States as of June 2009, both numbers increase monthly.

The Diploma Program is completed during the 11th and 12th grades.  The 9th and 10th grades are designed to provide a solid foundation for which students can build upon.

Students work in six areas:

Language A: English

Language B: Choice of French, German, or Spanish

Individuals and Societies: History of the Americas, Psychology (elective)

Experimental Sciences: Choice of Biology or Chemistry

Mathematics: Choice of Math HL, Math SL, or Math Studies

Arts & Electives: Choice of Music, Visual Arts

In addition to the six subject areas students must complete the Theory of Knowledge course, an Extended Essay, and the Creativity, Action, and Service (C.A.S.) requirement. 

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IB Learner Profile

• 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 and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.