An IB
World School status dramatically enriches Trinity’s academic
climate. In 1994, Trinity became the first school in the Richmond
area- public or independent- to adopt the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program, a worldwide standard of educational excellence.IB is an extremely competitive curriculum with a global perspective. The program emphasizes intellectual challenge, cultural diversity, and independent research. This challenging two-year college preparatory course of study is for academically strong and highly motivated students. Participation gives students opportunities not only for advanced standing at colleges or universities, but also priority in the college admissions process.
The global administration of the program ensures that as an IB student in Richmond, or in London or Buenos Aires, you will be able to measure your performance against an international standard. The IB diploma earned at Trinity is, then, the same diploma awarded to accomplished students in more than 130 countries around the world. Trinity faculty members conducting IB classes attend specialized training sessions and IB workshops at various academic sites across the nation.
Academic Requirements
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program ensures that students are exposed to the great traditions of learning: the humanities and the sciences. An IB diploma requires mastery in six academic subjects (best language and additional language, experimental science, mathematics, individuals and society, and an elective such as visual arts) and completion of the unifying Theory of Knowledge course. Students must also fulfill a community service and personal growth requirement and write an extended 4000-word supervised essay that introduces them to the independent research and writing skills needed in college.
Success in the IB Diploma Program also requires a true commitment to hard work, a love of learning, and an appreciation of self-discovery. See the IB Learner Profile for more particulars.
IB Courses Offered
English HL
French SL
German SL
Latin SL
Spanish SL, HL
Economics HL
Geography HL
History of Europe HL
Environmental Systems and Societies TSL
Biology HL
Chemistry SL, HL
Physics SL
Environmental Systems and Societies TSL
Mathematical Studies SL
Mathematics SL, HL
Visual Arts (2D and 3D- competitive limited enrollment) HL
Music SL, HL
Theater HL
How to Apply
Any junior or senior at Trinity with the required coursework background, teacher recommendations, and a demonstrated self-motivation and commitment to hard work, may participate in the International Baccalaureate course of study. Students intending to pursue the IB Diploma Program typically plan their curriculum sequence in their freshman year at Trinity in preparation for the actual IB course of studies undertaken during the junior and senior years. Students with a late-blooming interest, or transfer students, however, may still be eligible for admission to the program.
IB schedules at Trinity are individualized according to the strengths and enthusiasms of each participating student. This is a definite independent, small school advantage to seekers of an IB diploma. Qualified students can opt to take individual courses for IB certification, instead of undertaking the complete IB Diploma Program.
Students who think they might be interested in IB are encouraged to talk with Trinity’s IB coordinator, Marti Truman, as early as possible.
College Recognition of IB Courses
The following IB website link: http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/directory/index.cfm allows you to search colleges and universities for their policies for giving credit or advanced standing for IB and often AP courses. Just type in the name of the college or university in the search box.
Exam Schedules
2010 AP Schedule
Late AP Tests May 19-221, 2010
2010 IB Schedule
Current IB Students
2009-2010 TES IB Calendar and Major Due Dates (Subject to Change)
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August
28 Sr EE Summer Check-in
IB Faculty Meeting
September
2 IB HL History Parent Orientation Meeting
10 Jr Breakfast
11 EE Supervisor Training Meeting
12 PSAT and SAT Practice Exams
18 Sr EE Outline
21 Sr Canoe Float
24 Sr Breakfast
October
2 Sr CAS Individual Progress Meeting
8 Jr Breakfast with CAS Coaches: CAS Reports
9 Sr EE Supervisor Consultation
13 Sr English World Lit Paper 1 Due
15 Sr Breakfast: CAS Reports
Jr Field Trip to VCU Library
23 Sr EE 2 copies Ready-To-Send
Jr CAS Individual Progress Meeting, Notebook, Summer Activity and Leadership Project Plan DUE
25 TES Open House
November
6 Sr EE Supervisor Consultation
10 Sr IB HL History Paper Due
11 Sr Parents Meeting
12 Jr Breakfast
16 Sr English World Lit Paper 2 Due
19 Sr Breakfast
20 Sr EE 2 copies Final Draft
24 IB SL Math Studies Paper Due
December
2 Jr Parents Meeting (This is a change. 7:30 commons)
3 Jr Breakfast
10 Sr Breakfast
11 Jr CAS Individual Progress Meeting
14-18 Exams
15 Jr Meeting after Exam- 12:00 noon, S-5
18 Last Day for Viva Voce and EE Evaluation
January
4 IB Faculty Meeting
8 IB Diploma Presentation Reception for 2009 Graduates and Current IB Students
14 Jr Breakfast- What is a Research Question?
15 IB Science In-School Field Trip
21 Sr Breakfast
22 Jr EE Subject Choices
29 Jr EE Subject and Supervisor Selected
February
5 EE Supervisor Training Meeting
11 Jr Breakfast- Developing a Research Strategy
12 Group 4 Presentations
Jr EE Supervisor Consultation
16 Sr HL History Paper Due
18 Sr Breakfast with CAS Coaches: CAS Reports
19 Jr EE Librarian Appointment
26 Sr CAS Individual Progress Meeting
March
1-5 Junior Work Week, Jr EE Sources
1 TOK Paper Due
IB Music Investigation Due
15 IB HL Geography Field Work Due
18 Jr Breakfast
25 Sr Breakfast
IB HL & SL Mathematics Portfolios Due
26 Jr EE Research Question
Q & A for Interested Underclass Students
April
1 Jr CAS Individual Progress Meeting
7 Jr Parents Meeting
9 Sr Music Investigations DUE
15 Jr Breakfast
Sr CAS Notebooks and Learning Outcomes DUE
20 College Fair at Collegiate
22 Sr Breakfast
IB HL/SL Visual Arts Interviews Begin
30 IB Almost Done Lunch Treat for IB Students and IB Faculty
Jr EE Annotated Bibliography
May
4-24 IB Exams
20 Rising Juniors Breakfast
21 Jr EE Thesis and Summer Plan
27 Jr Breakfast with CAS Coaches: CAS Reports
Jr CAS Notebook and Progress Check
June
2 Rising Jr Parents Meeting
Intranet Resources for IB Students (Y Drive)
2007, 2008 Exams and Markschemes
2008 Excellent Extended Essays
CAS Guide for 2010 Graduates
CAS Form for 2009 Graduates
Extended Essay Guide
General Regulations 2009
CAS Opportunities
Check TES CS site.
Summer Opportunities for IB Juniors
IB Summer School at Stanford University, California
Great Books Summer Program
University of Pennsylvania Revision Courses
Cornell University Summer College
Pre-Collegiate Program in Early American History
Support Programs
Oxford Study Courses