What is Pre-IB?
The answer to What is Pre-IB begins with one's understanding of the IB Programme. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is a program of international education designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world.
This programme prepares highly motivated students for the rigours of post-secondary education. It encourages students to ask questions and to interact with the world around them in a meaningful way. The IB Diploma not only provides an enhanced curriculum, it teaches students how to navigate through the information overload of the modern world.
IB is a challenging two-year curriculum in Grades 11 and 12. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities, the IB Diploma. Therefore...the Robinson Pre-IB programme is offered for Grade 9 and 10 students who are preparing for the IB DP.
This programme prepares highly motivated students for the rigours of post-secondary education. It encourages students to ask questions and to interact with the world around them in a meaningful way. The IB Diploma not only provides an enhanced curriculum, it teaches students how to navigate through the information overload of the modern world.
IB is a challenging two-year curriculum in Grades 11 and 12. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities, the IB Diploma. Therefore...the Robinson Pre-IB programme is offered for Grade 9 and 10 students who are preparing for the IB DP.
Required Courses for the Pre-IB 9th Grade year
As the 4 year plan continues to prepare students for the Diploma Program (see below), while also creating a path for the student to meet the state graduation requirements, the Robinson IB student is placed in the following courses to complete in 9th grade:
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Traditional Elective Options
All students will be placed in a JA (Study Hall). Students may use this 85 minute time to also take part in a traditional elective outside of the IB Programme. They will then have a mini-JA embedded within their schedule. Please use the list of traditional elective offerings to see what is offered at Robinson High School.
Looking ahead to your Junior & Senior Years...
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum sets out the requirements for study of the DP.
The curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups.
Made up of the three required components, the DP core aims to broaden students' educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.
The three core elements are as follows:
The curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups.
Made up of the three required components, the DP core aims to broaden students' educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.
The three core elements are as follows:
The Theory of
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The Extended
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Creativity, Activity, and ServiceStudents complete a
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At Robinson...our students sit in a Theory of Knowledge course 2nd semester of their Junior Year, and 1st semester Senior Year. The students work through the required writings and presentations during their tenure in the class. Students must pass TOK to be eligible to receive an IB Diploma. Our School Counselor serves as the CAS Coordinator. She communicates the initial requirements and monitors the progress of the students throughout their high school career.
Required Courses for the Diploma Program
Course selection for a student's Junior year is extremely important as that student is now choosing their courses for the Diploma Program. Therefore, while students have a choice in some of their additional course options, our students are placed in the Higher or Standard level for some courses based on teacher recommendations. Taking part in 3 Higher Level (HL) courses and 3 Standard Level (SL) courses within the six subject groups, students begin a path of study that will continue for the next two academic years.
Studies in Language and Literature
All students will be taking Language A: Language (HL)
Language Acquisition
Students will take either Language B: Spanish (SL) or Language B: French (SL)
Individuals and Societies
Students will continue with either History (HL) or History (SL)
Sciences
Students will continue with their Junior year science course in either Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Mathematics
Students will continue with their Junior year mathematics course in either Mathematics or Mathematical Studies
The Arts or IB Elective Choice
Students may have chosen to take part in Visual Arts, or take an additional Science or Individuals & Societies course.
Contact Us
Assistant Principal of Magnet CurriculumMatthew Johnson
(813) 272-3006, ext. 235
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IB School CounselorErika George
(813) 272-3006, ext. 298
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