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The IB program at DeLand High school provides a superior education. Students are given the opportunity to be challenged and make the most of high school. The program does an excellent job in preparing high school students for the college years ahead. Students are offered the most advanced courses available and are also allowed electives. Students have flexibility in their schedules. Within the IB program there are different paths of study. Each IB student is required to have a "6th subject" in which they test out. A student can choose from a variety of different courses for this study area. Along with the "6th subject", each student can also choose the level of math and a choice between Chemistry and Biology. For more information, visit the courses link provided.

Freshman and sophomores start out in Pre-IB which prepares them for the Junior and Senior classes which are legitimate IB courses. Pre-IB classes are weighted with an extra half a point and IB classes are weighted an extra point. A student can earn a possible 5.0 GPA points in an IB class. At the end of the junior year a student "tests out" in what is called their Standard Level (SL) courses. At the end of the senior year a student "tests out" in their Higher Level (HL) courses. Testing out is a requirement for receiving the IB diploma. Along with "testing out," students undergo several other activities. IB students must complete 150 hours of community service along with writing an extended essay. More information may be acquired about these activities upon request. Feel free to contact an IB guidance counselor with any questions.

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When students complete the IB program, they receive 30 hours of college credit at a state supported university and they can enter college as a sophomore student should look at the web site of the university to determine how the IB diploma ids viewed. That is skipping and entire year of college and the costs that go with it. IB classes also take Advanced Placement classes. AP classes are courses very similar to those of college level that have college credit. Upon completing an AP course, you receive the high school credit along with the college credit. The reason these classes are offered is to prepare high school students with the knowledge and learning ability to succeed in college. However, not every college awards college credit upon completion of an AP class. It depends on the college. Although these classes are beneficial, they certainly aren't easy. They require hard work and dedication. If a student wishes to become an IB graduate and enroll in AP classes, they must work very hard to accomplish their goals; and if they work hard now, it will really pay off in the long run. For receiving the IB diploma, a student will receive 100% of the Bright Future scholarship.

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Language A (English)

• Pre-IB English I

• Pre-IB English II

• IB English III

• IB English IV

Language B (Spanish)

• Pre-IB Spanish I

• Pre-IB Spanish II

• Pre-IB Spanish III

• IB Spanish IV

Studies of Individuals in Society

• Pre-IB World History

• Pre-IB American Government and Comparative Economics

• IB American History

• IB History of the Americas

Experimental Sciences

• Pre-IB Biology I

• Pre-IB Chemistry I

then

• IB Biology II

• IB Biology III

or

• IB Chemistry II

• IB Chemistry III

or

• Physics I Honors

• Physics III-IB

Mathematics
• Pre-IB Algebra II
• Pre-IB Geometry/Trig.

then
• IB Math Analysis
• IB Statistics
• Introductory Differential Calculus
or
• IB Pre-Calculus
• IB Calculus
• Descriptive Statistics

Sixth Subject Options
• Psychology
• Computing Studies
• Theater
• Art/photography
• Music
• Physics
• Dance

• Theory of Knowledge

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D. COPES - IB Coordinator
Students with last names M-Z
(386) 822-6909 ext. 23365
djcopes@volusia.k12.fl.us

L. CARTER - IB Counselor
Students with last names A-L
(386) 822-6909 ext. 23697
lhcarter@volusia.k12.fl.us

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• Read Proposal & Log

Reflection
• Page 1
• Page 2

Information
• Aims of the CAS Project
• Structureof the CAS Project
• What is not CAS
• Volunteer Information
• Procedures

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Please click on the links below to open the Word Document (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf). If your computer has popup windows block, please hold down the control (Ctrl) key while you click on the link.

• Want to tutor

• Need a tutor

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Please go to the Pre-Assignments page -
http://delandhs.org/HomePage/pre_course_assignments.htm and pick the subject. All pre-course assignments are at the top of the page.

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