| The IB Programme
The comprehensive International Baccalaureate program challenges students with rigorous academic work and incorporates all of the core academic courses, elective options and the fine arts. Due to the caliber of the program, many colleges offer up to a full year of college credit for students who earn the prestigious IB diploma. As universities have individual policies, it is important to check with prospective colleges to determine credits they offer for the IB Diploma.
IB and College Credit
The IB Diploma, Certificates, Associates Diploma
The IB Diploma is issued by the International Baccalaureate Organization to students who meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of six IB subjects in a prescribed curriculum, including all required internal and external assessments. IB courses run two years.
- Completion of 150 Creativity, Action and Service hours and the required reflection and documentation
- Submission of a 4,000-word independent research Extended Essay.
IB Certificates are issued to students who complete requirements in specific courses, pass the end exams at a level three or above but do not pursue the full IB Diploma.
Sumner High School issues an IB Associates Diploma to students who meet the requirements of three IB courses. For additional information www.ibo.org.
The International Baccalaureate Program—Sequence of Courses
All students in SHS will be encouraged to participate in International Baccalaureate, with coursework at the freshman/sophomore level designed to build the skills and habits of mind critical for success in the IB program.
It is recommended that students preparing for the International Baccalaureate Diploma consider the following course selections in the Freshman and Sophomore years as preparation for the Junior and Senior IB Program. If your unique need are not met with either of these schedules, please make an appointment to see Ms. Prestin, IB Coordinator, to develop an individual plan.
IB Preparation –Grades 9 and 10
Note: This sequence of courses DOES NOT fulfill Sumner School District graduation requirements. Students who opt to follow this sequence of courses must fulfill IB Full Diploma Requirements in order to be considered to have satisfied Washington State minimum graduation requirements.
 The IB Programme and Washington State Graduation Requirements
Freshman Year |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Honors English |
Honors World History or Band or Choir |
Principles of Leadership or Band or Choir or CTE course |
Geometry or Advanced Algebra |
Molecular Biology |
World Language I |
Foundations of Fitness |
Health |
Sophomore Year |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Honors English |
Honors US History |
Advanced Algebra or IB Math SL or IB Math Studies |
Chemistry |
World Language 2 |
Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Theatre, Band or Choir) |
Fine Arts (Visual Arts, Theatre, Band or Choir) |
IB Diploma Program: Junior and Senior Years
IB Course Offerings—each class runs two years—during the junior and senior years, unless otherwise noted. The Full Diploma candidate must choose one from each category, with a minimum of 3 at the HL (higher level) |
IB English |
English Literature HL
English Language & Literature SL |
IB Individuals & Societies (Social Studies) |
History of the Americas & 20th Century History—HL
20th Century History—SL (one year course)
Psychology SL (one year course) |
IB Mathematics |
Mathematics SL
Mathematical Studies SL
Mathematics HL (one year course after Mathematics SL) |
IB Science |
Biology HL
Chemistry SL |
IB World Language |
IB Spanish SL
IB French SL
IB Japanese SL
IB Spanish ab initio SL |
IB Electives |
IB Visual Arts HL or SL (one year course)
IB Film HL
IB Psychology HL or SL (one year course)
2nd science |
TOK Seminar—after school 1 day a week |
To earn the IB Diploma, students must take 3 courses at the HL (higher level) and 3 at the SL (standard level.)
Printable Course Sequence
Statement of Commitment
Students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and are motivated to do the hard work that comes with the IB Programme are welcome to participate. While there is no application process, students who have chosen to participate in the Pre-IB Program at SHS will have developed the skills requisite for success. An academic record that demonstrates that a student has chosen the most rigorous courses available to them and has consistently been successful with A’s and B’s is most likely to be successful in the IB Programme.
Statement of Commitment
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