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The International Baccalaureate
 
The International Baccalaureate

inIB 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 125 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

Biology HL
Chemistry SL, HL
Environmental Systems SL
Physics SL

Mathematical Studies SL
Mathematics SL, HL

Visual Arts (2D and 3D- competitive limited enrollment) HL
Music SL, 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

2009 AP Schedule
Late AP Tests  May 20-22, 2009

2009 IB Schedule


Current IB Students


2008-2009  TES IB Calendar and Major Due Dates (Subject to Change)

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August

22    Sr EE Summer Check-in
28    IB HL History Parent Orientation Meeting

September

11    Jr Breakfast
15    Sr Canoe Float
17    Sr EE Outline
25    Sr Breakfast

October

3      Sr EE Supervisor Consultation
9      Jr Breakfast
14    Sr English World Lit Paper 1 Due
16    Sr Breakfast
17    Sr EE 2 copies Ready-To-Send

November

5      Jr Parents Meeting
7      Sr EE Supervisor Consultation
12    Sr Parents Meeting
13    Jr Breakfast
18    IB HL History Paper Due
        College Financial Aid Night
20    Sr Breakfast
21    Sr EE 2 copies Final Draft
25    IB SL Math Studies Paper Due

December

11    Jr Breakfast, Jr CAS Assignment Due CAS Form
15-19    Exams
15    Sr EE Evaluation Due
19    Last Day for Viva Voce

January

9      IB Diploma Presentation Reception for 2008 Graduates and Current IB Students
14    Jr Meeting during chapel- What is a Research Question?
15    Jr Breakfast
16    IB Science In-School Field Trip
22    Sr Breakfast
23    Jr EE Subject Choices
30    Jr EE Subject and Supervisor Selected

February

4      Jr Meeting during chapel- Developing a Research Strategy
12    Jr Breakfast- CAS Groups
        Group 4 Presentations
13    Jr EE Supervisor Consultation
20    Jr EE Librarian Appointment
19    Sr Breakfast
23    IB HL History Paper Due
27    Junior CAS Due- Activity Forms, Leadership Project Plan, ~75 hours

March

2-5   Junior Work Week, Jr EE Sources
2      TOK Paper Due
6      Sr CAS Hours Due
        IB Music Investigation Due
16    IB HL Geography Field Work Due

19    Sr Breakfast
20    IB HL & SL Mathematics Portfolios Due
27    Jr EE Research Question

April

8      Jr Parents Meeting
9      Jr Breakfast
16    Sr Breakfast
17    Q & A for Interested Underclass Students
20    IB HL/SL Visual Arts Interviews Begin
29    IB Almost Done Cook-out for Seniors and IB Faculty
30    IB Jr CAS Leadership Project Plan Complete and Approved

May

1         Jr EE Annotated Bibliography
4-22    IB Exams
22       Jr EE Thesis and Summer Plan
28       Jr Breakfast- CAS Groups,  CAS Action Items Due

June

3      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