International Baccalaureate

Magnet Coordinator | William Collazo | 754.322.0703 | Email

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The International Baccalaureate Program was established in Europe in 1968 as a means of providing a world-class education recognized throughout the world. Today, the IB program is offered in 3,600 primary, middle, and high schools in 147 countries. Rigorous and with high standards, the IB program is designed to promote international awareness and understanding, tolerance, and compassion, making IB students responsible citizens and leaders. I.B. students become engaged critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

Academic Opportunity

Application Requirements

Acceptance into a Magnet Program for high school students is based on academic performance with specific policies in place to keep the most remarkable learning environments. Exceptional Education Students (E.S.E.) with disabilities must meet magnet school entry requirements that will ensure the student’s success in the magnet program. English Language Learners (E.L.L.) must have F.S.A. or nationally standardized test scores in reading and/or mathematics and the G.P.A. as required criteria for specific magnet programs as described in I.B. Policies.

For all high school programs, unless otherwise noted, there is a review process for students who do not meet the following established entrance criteria for the International Baccalaureate program:

• Unweighted G.P.A. – 3.0

• Level 4 or 5 F.S.A. score (E.L.A. & Math)

*Frequently Asked Questions to the International Baccalaureate Program.

Application Process

Applications to the International Baccalaureate program are being accepted December 1, 2023 – February 2, 2024. Contact the International Baccalaureate Office for more information on how to apply – 754.322.0703

If your student is currently enrolled in a Broward County Public School and you wish to apply click here.

If Deerfield Beach is your boundary High School and you wish to attend click here.

OPEN HOUSE will take place on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 6:00pm

Compendiums

Academic Honesty

*Acceptable Academic Behavior

Admission

*Eligibility for Acceptance

Assessment

*Collecting Information

Complaints Procedures

*Outlines Procedures

Inclusion

*Exceptional Education Students

Language

*English Language Learners

Dynamic Courses

The International Baccalaureate Magnet Program is proud to offer a full array of advanced courses that prepare students for virtually any college major. Below is a list of our I.B. Courses.

9th Grade Courses

Algebra II

A.P. Human Geography

Geometry

Honors Algebra I

Music

M.Y.P. Biology I

M.Y.P. English 1

M.Y.P. French

M.Y.P. Spanish

MY.P. Visual Arts

Theatre Arts

18 Weeks Inquiry Skills

18 Weeks H.O.P.E.

10th Grade Courses

A.P. Psychology

A.P. World History

Honors Algebra II

Honors Geometry

I.B. Pre-Calculus

I.B. Psychology

M.Y.P. Chemistry I

M.Y.P. English II

M.Y.P. French

M.Y.P. Japanese

M.Y.P. Spanish

M.Y.P. Visual Arts

Music

Theatre Arts

18 Weeks M.Y.P. Technology

18 Weeks H.O.P.E.

11th Grade Courses

A.P. Calculus A.B.

A.P. Psychology

A.P. U.S. History

I.B. Art

I.B. Biology II

I.B. Chemistry II

I.B. English III

I.B. Math Studies

I.B. Pre-Calculus

I.B. Psychology

I.B. Theory of Knowledge

M.Y.P. French

M.Y.P. Japanese

M.Y.P. Spanish

Music

Theatre Arts

12th Grade Courses

A.P. Calculus A.B.

A.P. Calculus B.C.

A.P. Psychology

I.B. Art

I.B. Biology III

I.B. Chemistry II

I.B. Contemporary History

I.B. English IV

I.B. French

I.B. Japanese

I.B. Math Studies

I.B. Music

I.B. Psychology

I.B. Spanish

I.B. Theatre Arts

I.B. Theory of Knowledge

To earn an I.B. Diploma in addition to a high school diploma, students must take 3 higher level and 3 standard level comprehensive I.B. exams at the end of their junior and senior years. Standard level exams follow one-year courses and higher level exams require 2 years of instruction.

Notable Universities

The International Baccalaureate Program prepares students for any college major. Virtually all of our graduates attend 4-year universities, many of which are highly selective. Below are some of the universities that our DBHS IB graduates are currently attending: