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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL
Mission of the International Baccalaureate Program
The International Baccalaureate 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 organization 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 Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be:
Inquirers
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Open-Minded
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Knowledgeable
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
Caring
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Thinkers
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Risk-Takers
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change
Communicators
We express ourselves condently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Balanced
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
Principled
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Reflective
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Princeton High School
Princeton High School received their program authorization from the International Baccalaureate in 1984, making Princeton’s IB Program the oldest in the state of Ohio. Since authorization over a thousand students have benefited from taking IB courses and over 200 Princeton alumni have received the Full IB Diploma. The Princeton Community embraces the IB Mission of developing lifelong learners who are willing to take an active role in society.
We are currently evaluating our IB Diploma Program and would appreciate your feedback. Please complete the survey posted below.
IB Program Parent Survey in English
Encuesta para padres del programa IB en español
What are the benefits of the IB Full Diploma?
- You will learn how to effectively analyze, evaluate, and think critically about the world in which you live. These are invaluable skills you will use the rest of your life.
- You will develop skills and strategies--like time management, delegation, and prioritizing--that are not necessarily 'taught' in traditional courses.
- You will be able to play to your strengths. The assessments for every IB course are multifaceted and multipart; no one assessment determines your final score.
- You will distinguish yourself as someone who welcomes challenges by choosing an advanced program over an advanced course.
- You could earn college credit for both your individual IB courses and your IB Diploma
- You could receive scholarships created specifically for IB students
- You will set yourself apart from other students with similar GPAs. Pursuing the IB Diploma demonstrates dedication to the completion of an advanced and accelerated 2-year program.
- You will render yourself an outstanding candidate in our increasingly global world. The IB Diploma is internationally recognized because all IB schools are required to follow the same program standards. If you intend to pursue schooling outside of the United States, the IB Diploma can help you meet these programs' entrance requirements.
IB College & University Policy*
IB College/University Policy United States
IB College/University Policy World
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Program Related Policies
ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT ACADEMIC HONESTY LANGUAGE SPECIAL NEEDS IB GENERAL GUIDELINES IB Testing Calendar: May 2022 Testing Calendar
Requirements for IB Full Diploma
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Must take one course from each of the following groups:
- Group 1 English: Literature
- Group 2 Foreign Language: French, Spanish, Initio Spanish
- Group 3 Social Sciences: History, Business
- Group 4 Sciences: Biology, Physics
- Group 5 Mathematics:
- Group 6 Arts: Film, Art, Music
* If course scheduling allows, students may take two courses from one group instead of a Group 6 course.
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Must take Theory of Knowledge Course
- Will meet on scheduled days during Junior year
- Will meet every day during Senior year
- Take the course over two years
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Must take a minimum of 3 HL and no more than 4 HL
- Options for HL Courses for Full Diploma:
- Literature (All candidates must take this course)
- Spanish
- French
- History
- Biology
4. Must take at least 2 courses at the SL level
- Options for SL Courses
- Math: Everyone takes this at the SL level either their Junior or Senior Year
- French
- Spanish
- History
- Business
- Physics
- Film
- Art
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Music
- Additional Information on Earning Full IB Diploma
- Academic Intergrity is an expectation of both the IB Program and Princeton High School. The following documents outline guidelines in place to ensure Academic Intergrity.
- Princeton's Academic Honesty Policy for IB Students
- IB Guidelines for Academic Integrity
- Effective Citing & Referencing for IB Students
International Baacalaureate Course Offerings at Princeton High School
Group 1
Studies in Language & Literature
Language A Literature HL
Year 1 Teacher: Kate Lampe
Year 2 Teacher: Cheryl Adams
Group 2
Language Acquisition
French SL/HL
Teacher: Emily Minelli
Initio French
Teacher: Emily Minelli
Syllabus
Spanish SL/HL
Teacher: Paige Bellafonte
Initio Spanish
Teacher: Kim Thyberg
Group 3
Individuals & Societies
History SL/HL
Year 1 Teacher: Amanda Setters
Syllabus
Year 2 & SL Teacher: Michele Ritzie
Business Management SL
Teacher: Rebecca McCowan
Syllabus
Group 4
Sciences
Biology HL
Teacher: Becky Heckman
Physics SL
Teacher: Jeremy Zimmerman
Group 5
Mathematics
Mathematics:Applications & Interpretations SL
Teacher: Bradley Shank
Group 6The Arts
Film SL/HL
Teacher: Mike Fielder
Music SL
Teacher: Heather Hurley
Syllabus
Visual Arts SL/HL
Teacher: Lindsay Holliday
CAS Guide For PHS The Core
Theory of Knowledge
Advisor: Kate Lampe
Extended Essay
Advisor: Michele Ritzie
CAS
Advisor: Michele Ritzie
If you would like more information on the IB Diploma Program offered at Princeton High School, please contact our IB Coordinator, Mrs. Michele Ritzie, at (513)864-1845 or at mritzie@vikingmail.org
IB in Action at Princeton High School
Congratulations to our 2021 IB Diploma recepients Ashley Boyd and Jayme Thompson
Good Luck to our 2021-2022 IB Full Diploma Candidates
Class of 2022: Joel Alonzo, Olivia LaVeaux, McKinley Roza, Annette Stricklin, & Isabell Stuever
Class of 2023: Jaleisa Fulton, Jose Galan, Kortnee Hughes, Madeline Jacobs, Nhu Le, & Marie Nzale
Congratulations to our IB Diploma Candidate Learner Profile Student of the month for September Isabelle Stuever!
" In the short three weeks we have been in school, Izzy has demonstrated Learner Profile traits of Knowledge & Thinker"
-Ms. Adams IB Literature HL
Congratulations to our IB Diploma Candidate Learner Profile Student of the month for October Olivia LaVeaux
Olivia LaVeaux demonstrates many Learner Profile attributes, but this year she has excelled as a risk taker. She has chosen to write her Extended Essay in French, which is not her native language, in order to challenge herself to increase her fluency and understanding of how French culture is informed by its language. She is researching to what extent the practice of gendering French words is rooted in sexism, and how it continues to perpetuate gender representation today. By getting outside of her comfort zone, Olivia is broadening her understanding of a culture outside of her own, and increasing her international mindedness. She is an outstanding IB student!
-Mrs. Minelli IB French HL
Congratulations to our IB Diploma Candidate Learner Profile Student of the month for November Annette Stricklin
Annette Stricklin really exemplifies the IB Learner Profile, regular demonstrating multiply atrributes. Annette was specifically chosen for her Open-Mindedness. She consistently demonstrates her willingness to not only acknowledge the existence of different perspectives, but also to consider these different perspectives when developing conclusions.
Congratulations to our IB Diploma Candidate Learner Profile Student of the month for December Jaleisa Fulton
Jaleisa Fulton - Group 4 Experimental Sciences
Jaleisa is a new student at Princeton this year and she is the embodiment of the IB Learner Profile characteristic of Open-Mindedness. Jaleisa has embraced a new life in Ohio this year and she has kept an open mind in order to do so. This is evident in just about every aspect of her life. She enrolled as a full IB candidate after school was already in session for two weeks. She made friends quickly and was recently selected for the cheerleading team for basketball. Her open-mindedness has presented her with new opportunities but she is always willing to share what life was like in Texas. She enriches every class she’s in by sharing her experiences from her past and embracing the changes and challenges this year has presented.
Congratulations to our IB Diploma Candidate Learner Profile Student of the month for January Annette Stricklin
Learner Profile Student of the Month for January is Annette Strickland in the category of balanced. Annette is an incredibly intelligent, active, and personable young lady. She works hard to understand the material taught to her and can apply it to other disciplines and her everyday life. Annette is a student that makes a classroom setting a much brighter place with her excellent personality, interesting stories and experiences, and her ability to get other students involved in discussion. She is a bright spot in her teachers' day and always has a pleasant attitude about her. She is also very helpful in our EL community, helping students during her tenth bell.
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