Magnet Programs
International Baccalaureate - High School
Theme Description
- Offers final two years of the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme
- Strong emphasis placed on ideals of international understanding, responsible citizenship, and service.
- Rigorous and balanced two year program of university level coursework that leads to IB examinations
- Diploma students take six subjects and write a 4,000 word extended essay, complete a course in theory of knowledge and complete a number of creativity, service and action and service (CAS) projects
- Students who qualify via IB examinations receive the IB Diploma recognized by universities throughout the world
All levels of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme:
- Offer study across a broad range of subjects
- Promote international understanding and a global perspective
- Emphasize the learning of a second language
- Develop responsible members of a community
- Promote the attributes of he IB learner profile
Objectives
Magnet Programs will be used to foster healthy schools throughout the Wake County Public School System by using choice to help:
- Reduce high concentrations of poverty and support diverse populations
- Maximize use of school facilities
- Provide expanded educational opportunities
