Tomorrow's ACT

Tomorrow we are on a VERY different bell schedule!

Freshmen, Sophomores and Seniors - you will be functioning on a late-start schedule tomorrow.  This means that you get to sleep in and relax a little bit in the morning.  If you ride a bus, your bus will pick you up 3 hours later than normal.  If you walk or drive to school, you can determine what time you want to arrive just be sure to make it to school in enough time to be able to get to your 5th period class at 12:20pm.  As I mentioned, with late start buses running 3 hours later than normal, this means that if you ride a bus that will likely mean you will arrive to school around 10:15am and you'll have that time until the start of classes to study, eat lunch, or participate in quiet study time in the commons or go to the Aux Gym.

Juniors - you will ride the bus at the normal time and arrive to school like every other day.  You will then report to your assigned testing location at 7:40am so that you can begin taking the ACT promptly at 7:45am.  The test will conclude around 11:30 and you will then have a break and a chance to grab lunch before the start of classes.

And then everyone (9th through 12th grade) will proceed to afternoon classes with the following bell schedule:
5th Period - 12:20 - 12:57
6th Period - 1:02 - 1:39
7th Period - 1:44 - 2:21
8th Period - 2:26 - 3:05

I also have a few ACT Testing reminders for the juniors:  This test is an official ACT so you are strictly bound to all of the restrictions and requirements set forth by ACT.  Testing will begin promptly at 7:45am so you will need to report to your assigned rooms by 7:40am.  Please be sure to bring your Student ID card, number 2 pencils (no mechanical pencils are allowed!), and a calculator.  And I would also suggest that you bring a watch.  Cell phones are NOT allowed to be on in the testing room at all. 

And I assume you have already taken care of this by now, but remember, you need to complete your non-test information in MyACT.  You should have received very detailed instructions and a test booklet to assist you in completing the required information.  You will be going to www.myact.org to create your account or to log in to your existing account.

Career Club

I am excited to announce that we are starting a new club at WKHS this week.  The Career Exploration Club will meet during lunch periods to give students the chance to join and be a part of a club even if you don't have transportation to be able to participate in after-school clubs.

As a part of this club you will have the opportunity to learn about different careers directly from guest presenters.  The speakers will share insights into what a typical day is like in their job, what they like most/ least about their job, the education required to be able to have this job, and they will answer any questions you have as well.

The club will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays for the rest of this year.  (March 3rd, March 17th, April 7th, April 21st, and May 5th)

While we would eventually like to figure a way to make the club accessible during all 4 lunch periods, for the rest of this year as we get the club underway, we will only have the group meeting twice during 5th period and 6th period lunches which are the biggest lunch periods.  So, if you have lunch, prep, options, or learning center during 5th or 6th period then this club will work for you!

The presentations from the speakers will only take half of your period so you will still hve plenty of time to eat.  The 5th period presentation will start at 12:00 and last for 20 minutes until the end of the period.  And the 6th period presentation will start right at the start of the period at 12:25 and be done 20 minutes later at 12:45.

The reality is that every career discussed won't be a good fit for every student, but the more you learn about different careers, the easier it will become to identify jobs that you do NOT want in your future which can ultimately help guide you to the right profession.  

Examples of some of our upcoming speakers already lined up include: Nurse, Business Entrepreneur, Chef, Realtor, Interior Designer, Firefighter, and Paramedic.

I hope you will plan to join the club by coming to meet with us this Thursday in the Auditorium!

On a separate note, congratulations and good luck to several of "my students" who are athletes that have advanced to the next round in their tournament competitions.

Brooke Carter qualified for States in Gymnastics on the Balance Beam and the Girls Bowling Team which includes Samantha Darby, Brenna Burrell, and AJ Brockway advanced to Districts.  Good luck to you all!

Good Luck

I am sure by now you have heard the announcements and seen the signs promoting this year's musical, The Wizard of Oz which will be performed on Friday and Saturday night.  I have loved hearing from my students involved with the production about how well the show is coming together and how much fun they are having putting it all together.  There is no doubt that they have put in SO MANY HOURS of work and dedication to bring this show to the stage and I'm so excited for them.

A huge good luck goes out to all of the participants, but especially to "my" students who are involved with the show:

On Stage: Gavin Crozier (Lion), Kya Angle (Wicked Witch), and Ella Blanton (Tree/ Ensemble)

Pit Orchestra Members: Caleb Anderson, Olivia Bailey, Stephanie Baumgardt, Mira Bixler, Stella Bixler, and Grace Darner

Behind the Scenes: Alyssa Berger, Aneissa Bettinger, Evan Blanton, Jaimee Cooley, and Nik Dudley

And, in addition to the musical, I want to send out a huge good luck to the following 4 members of the WKHS Swim Team: Lily Banner, Nanami Campbell, Evie DeCarlo, and Paige Delma.  They have all qualified to compete in the State Championships in swimming this weekend and they will be BUSY!  All 4 will represent Kilbourne in the 200 Medley Relay and the 200 Free Relay.  Nanami will also compete as an individual in the 50 yard free and 100 yard free races.  Evie will compete in the 100 yard free race.  And Paige will compete in the 200 yard IM (Individual Medley) and the 100 yard back races.  Amazing!  Your hard work is impressive and I hope you make lots of amazing memories!

National Eating Disorder Week

Eating disorders are such a challenge for those who live with them because they are so integrated into every single day of a person's life.  This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness week.  According to the National Eating Disorder Association 28.8 million Americans experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives.  The emotional and physical toll that eating disorders have on those struggling with them as well as their family members and friends is significant.  If you or someone you know is dealing with an eating disorder it is important to get help.  Resources are available and it will be worth it.  For those of you who have pushed through the worst of your fight with your eating disorders, know that you are seen and valued and you serve as hope for those who are just entering their own eating disorder battle.  And to all of you, remember that I am here if you need to talk about any concerns related to your eating concerns (or the concerns you have for your friends.)

ACT Pre-Registration Reminder

Juniors, don't forget, you need to be sure that you have taken the time to log into the ACT website and completed the Pre-Registration paperwork including creating your account, giving information about your grades, and selecting where you want your 4 free test scores to be sent following your test.  If you are having any trouble with getting this completed, please bring your directions and code with you (that you were given during PACK period a few weeks ago and that has also been sent to you via email) and we can work on figuring it out together.  This is a really important step that you don't want to mess up so please get it taken care of ASAP.  Also, one other reminder, when you create your ACT account information, please be sure to save the information such as your username and password somewhere.  It has become so common for people to think "I'll remember it" and then later when students need to request for their scores to be sent to a college and they can't remember their ACT account information it is a major problem.  None of the information they ask for is too challenging, you just need to pause and be sure to get it done because you will be taking the ACT one week from today!

Scholarships

Now that you have (most likely) completed your financial aid paperwork, it is only natural that your thoughts will turn to the overwhelming costs associated with attending college. Many seniors are so relieved to be done with their college applications that it can be hard to get motivated to complete scholarship applications. Several years ago I remember one student who complained all the way through his scholarship application and he ended up getting it done and submitted within hours of the deadline. As it turned out, he ended up receiving the scholarship and it was a significant scholarship (although, for the record, I believe that any scholarship received is significant as it is money that you do not have to pay on your own). Looking back, this student shared that he couldn't imagine earning that amount of money for just a couple of hours of work to complete the scholarship application.

I tell you this story to try to remind you that while I understand it can be hard to stay motivated to complete scholarship applications when only one or perhaps a handful of students will receive the scholarship award, it will be worth it if you receive a scholarship.

I also need to clarify that most money does end up coming directly from your colleges, but there are so many other places to look for scholarships and you should consider all of the options to try to help make your college experience even a little more affordable. For example, do your parent's employers offer scholarships for dependent children? What about your place of worship? If you volunteer for an organization, do they offer scholarships for their student volunteers?  Sometimes the places where you work part-time will also have scholarships. There are also countless scholarship search websites where you can complete personalized searches for other qualities and characteristics that would be ideal for you. If you want to see some of these sites, please check out the WKHS Counselors website at http://www.wkhscounselors.com/.

Long Weekend Ahead

We have a long weekend ahead!  I am sure that many of you are excited about having a 3-day weekend.  I would like to challenge you to be intentional during the weekend and select just 1 thing that you will do over the long weekend to spend your time wisely in helping set you up for the long or short term future.

Want some ideas on what you can do?  If you are behind on work in any of your classes, then you can spend some time working on school stuff in order to get caught up.  You can relax and really focus on recharging so that you can mentally transition yourself to a better place.  You can do some of the career exploration inventories such as YouScience.  Or perhaps you would be able to start exploring colleges more either by searching their online information or going and making an actual college visit.

You don't need to do all of those things.  In fact, my whole point of picking 1 thing that you will be intentional about doing is that you are taking steps to help yourself and if you try to do everything at once then it won't help you feel as if the long weekend was a restful experience and I do hope that it will be even as you get other things done.  So, tomorrow, before you leave school for the day, don't forget to bring your school stuff home with you and/or stop by to pick up a YouScience password so that there is nothing holding you back from being able to complete whatever you have selected to do for you over the weekend.

Grade Level Reminders

Seniors: Don't forget to watch your financial aid deadlines. Many of the priority deadlines have already passed and others are rapidly approaching.  Be sure to complete and submit your FAFSA as soon as possible! 

Juniors: Thanks for the time you all spent meeting (and many of your parents) to talk about future plans.  I hope you will come back to visit often! I also wanted to remind you that all juniors will be taking the ACT at school on March 1st (please be sure to create your account and select where you want your free scores to be sent).  

Sophomores: You have been through a year and a half of high school.  Before long you will be taking your End of Course (EOC) exams for this year.  It is important to realize that you will, most likely, be taking 4 of the EOC exams this year which is far more than what you had to do last year.  I know that they take a lot of time and can create stress, but remember, what you are doing in class today and every day is preparing you for these tests.  Please be sure to maximize your learning in class each day.  I promise, you will be glad that you focused so that you will be able to earn the points you need on the tests this year without having to worry about repeating these tests again in future years.

Freshmen: By now you understand the way high school works and what to expect on a day to day basis.  It is time to start figuring out how you can make a positive impact on the school and community.  How can you get involved?  What clubs, activities, or sports are you interested in joining?  Take actions today to explore areas that will help you in the future (plus the added bonus of helping you to earn a seal for graduation).

Students of the Month

Friday morning was the ceremony to recognize the February Students of the Month.  Students can only receive the award of Student of the Month once in their high school career and must be nominated by WKHS faculty and staff for their academic achievement, good citizenship, and/ or service to the school and community.

6 of "my" students were among those who received this special recognition.  This included: Anna Armstrong, Gwendolyn Armstrong, Olivia Arthur, Brady Baringhaus, Ben Fisher  and Trey Goen.  I am very proud of what each of you have accomplished and the positive way you represent yourselves and WKHS.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! 

When I was growing up my mom always had this tradition of giving us a small heart shaped box filled with m&m's. It would be sitting at "our spot" at the kitchen table on Valentine's Day morning. Even to this day, I associate Valentine's Day with the heart-shaped box of m&m's. It is a small tradition, but it represented the love and care she had for us all throughout the year. I hope that you have traditions in your family whether related to valentine's day or some other day that remind you of the love that is shared. 

And, although I do not tell you often enough, I hope you know what a pleasure and an honor it is for me to work with all of you each day. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's day and that your heart is filled with love and joy!

Pass/ Fail or Drop Deadline

I wanted to make sure that all of you are aware that Tuesday is the last day to drop a class without it appearing on your transcript!  Tuesday is also the deadline for students to be able to switch their schedules from traditional grading to pass/ fail grading.  

So, if this was something you were considering, please be sure to pick up the form on the bookshelf in the front of the Counseling Center or download the form from the Counselor website, get them signed and be sure to submit them by the end of the day Tuesday!

CC+ Intent To Participate Form Reminder

A quick reminder to all of the students I have already met with regarding registration... your CC+ Intent to Participate forms are due back to me TOMORROW so that I can leave you in your desired CC+ class for the registration process.  As we discussed, if you don't have your form to me, I will just have to take you out of the class until you get the form turned in to me and then I could put you back into it.  You really want to make sure that you have the correct courses in the system when Mr. Peterson works on building the schedule so I can't stress enough how critical it is to get those Intent to Participate forms turned in ASAP!

Remember, on the Counselor Website you and a parent will watch the 2 videos and then sign off on the Intent to Participate form.  That is the form I need back tomorrow (yellow form if you picked it up in person or you can download it on the Counselor website).  

After submitting your Intent to Participate form you will need to apply to the college(s) because there are 1-2 additional forms based on your intended college and you need to have your college student ID number to fill out those other forms.  I will need those back soon, but it will take a few days after you apply to CSCC and COTC to get the codes back to be able to fill out those other forms.

If you have questions about the CC+ forms, please stop and see me.

The Next Right Thing

Lately the concept of "do the next right thing" has been showing up over and over again in my life. 

Perhaps you have heard that phrase from the movie Frozen 2.  It is a concept simple enough that even little kids can understand it. But the implictions of doing the next right thing is all we can actually expect from ourselves.  

Chances are you have probably heard stories or lessons about how just being a little bit off course and remaining that way over time can result in your end destination being FAR from where you had hoped to end which is why it is always so important to course-correct and get yourself back on track. (Example - a flight being just 1 degree off would end up being 42 miles from the desired destination if flying across the US.)  When you make a mistake, it isn't fatal.  It doesn't mean all hope is lost.  It just means you need to adjust and do the next right thing.

Sometimes people get so caught up in the BIG experiences - big goals, big aspirations, big dreams and that is great, but you don't get there by anything other than doing the next right thing.  A quote that I recently read from Brian Kight said, "Don't concern yourself with sustaining a high standard.  You can't sustain what you're not doing."  To me, that was speaking to the importance of doing the next right thing.  

So for today, I hope you will strive to do the next right thing.  Celebrate the course-corrections that get you back on track for the wins that they are and know that doing the next right thing is the way to reach all of those big goals and dreams you have set for yourself.

Career Searching for Future Planning

Sometimes students will talk about being stressed, overwhelmed or worried when thinking about the future and trying to decide what they want to be when they grow up.  I get it, but I have to admit – this kind of makes me sad.  I think that the process of exploring potential careers for your future should be fun and exciting.  It should provide you with the chance to learn more about yourself – what you like, what you don’t like, what you are interested in learning more about, and how you can contribute to make the world a better place in big or small ways.

Yes, I realize that this all sounds like pressure and that is not what I intend.  Let me be clear – I am not asking you to decide today what you will do for the rest of your life.  I’m just hoping that you will consider doing some career exploration and using that information to help you as you select your courses for next year.  Even a little bit of exploration now while you are in high school can help give you insights into possible fields to investigate.  We specifically gave this information to juniors as a part of their registration packet, but I think it can be helpful and interesting to students of every age.

Some students have done a Myers Briggs personality test and the codes of your personality can be connected with potential career fields.  If you have never taken a Myers Briggs type test, today is the day!  This website provides a free version of the test.  It takes 12 minutes to complete… what are you waiting for?  In case it entices you to complete the test, the results will not only tell you about potential career paths you might like it will also highlight some of your strengths and weaknesses, styles of interactions and needs with others, and work habits.  Plus, once you have your Myers Briggs code type (it will be 4 letters) you can do a Google search to find information about top careers for your personality type and that will result in much more detailed, specific career related information.  I also have a cheat sheet of different careers that might fit well based on your personality type.  So stop by and see me and I'd love to print the sheet off for you.

If a personality test seems too abstract for a career interest inventory, then I also have another free career test that you might like.  This is a quick 56 question test where you indicate how much or how little you are interested in various areas.  It isn’t the “prettiest” site, but the information is good – when you get to the results page just scroll down below the video to see what it indicates as being your results.

After you have done either or both of these tests I hope that you will save or print your results and bring them in so that we can talk about them and what you think based upon your own interests for your future and if you agree or disagree with the results.  And yes, it is ok to disagree… a quick simple test online cannot replace your own thoughts, feelings, interests, and insights!

Summer School

Part of Worthington's summer school registration is now open.  The portion of summer school registration that is already open is for the majority of summer school offerings which is for credit recovery purposes - meaning that if you had failed a class you can take the class over again in Worthington's summer school.  Credit recovery courses will be free of charge.  There will be a limited number of classes available for getting ahead in credits and those classes will have a fee associated with them.  Summer school will run from June 6th - June 30th at WKHS and free transportation will be available to students who need it.  Registration is completely online on the district website along with tons more information about summer school - check it out at worthington.k12.oh.us under the "Academics" tab.

Some students and parents have had questions related to taking summer classes through a different school district or through Online schools.  The basic answer is yes, you are allowed to take classes through any accredited school.  Please be sure that they are accredited before you sign up for their classes.  After you have completed your course, they will give you a transcript and you will need to provide that to us at WKHS so that we can transfer your credit.  

As these courses are not coordinated or run by Worthington, I don't have a lot of details about various options, but a Google search for "online summer school" has been successful for students in the past.  (Some students also search for their intended course name to help make sure their search return gives them schools that offer that class.)  You can select any accredited program that works best for you - so look at their costs, learning experiences, expectations, and determine what seems to be the best fit for what you are seeking.

My top tip is to make sure you are signing up for their summer school classes because I do know that in the past students found there was a significant difference in the cost if they were taking a class online during summer school vs. taking a class online during the school year.  The school we receive the most transcripts from each year is TRECA, so that is one option to consider, but it is definitely not the only one out there.

We gave summer school information in the 2nd page of your registration packet so you can use that as an additional reference.

Here we go!

Did you enjoy the snow days and having a 4-day weekend?  I loved it!!!  Being able to read, watch the Olympics, enjoy relaxing some, work on some fun new projects, and snuggling and playing with my dogs made it a great few days for me.  And I genuinely hope that the bonus days off allowed you to relax and enjoy a little before we hit the ground running again tomorrow.

And this is definitely going to be a WILD week in the Counseling Center.

As a reminder, on Monday the counselors will meet with every freshman student during their English classes and on Tuesday we will meet with every sophomore during their Science classes.  The good news is that we will get to spend a little bit of time with a lot of kids, but the bad news is that there won't be any free time available during the day for us to see other students.

The rest of the week will feature meetings to catch up with student meetings and, of course, the next two weeks will be filled with lots more junior registration meetings.

In addition to the happenings in the Counseling Center, this week Student Council is also hosting a Spirit Week.  The theme for each day will be:

Monday: PJ Day

Tuesday: Ski Day

Wednesday: Country or Country Club Day

Thursday: Anything but a backpack day

Friday: Class Color Day (9th grade: Gray, 10th grade: White, 11th grade: Blue, 12th grade: Black)

They will also be doing fundraisers and special connection opportunities in the Commons so be sure to participate and check it all out.

Honors Diploma

For some students, earning an Honors Diploma is an important goal. I have to be honest, this is not a factor for the colleges because the honors diploma recognition isn't granted until you graduate so colleges are not considering it when making their admissions decisions. The requirements for the honors diploma listed below are established by the state department of education.

To receive an honors diploma you need to fulfill 6 of the following 7 criteria:

- Math: 4 units (CCSS Math 3 and another higher level course)
- Science: 4 units (including two advanced level sciences)
- Social Studies: 4 units
- Foreign Language: 3 units (including at least 2 units in each language studied)
- Fine Arts: 1 unit (during high school)
- Grade Point Average: 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
- ACT/ SAT Score (excluding scores from the writing sections): 27 ACT/ 1280 SAT

One of the areas that I have noticed as a trend of some students falling short of meeting the honors diploma requirements is in Social Studies since only 3 credits are required for graduation so students won't take the full 4th credit needed. The other area where students frequently don't meet the designated standard is with the 1 credit of Fine Art.  This is because many students rely on the fine art courses they took during middle school for their graduation requirements, but those courses do not equal high school credits.  (They count for graduation, but aren't actual credits earned.)  So students who want to have that requirement met for the honors diploma would need to complete the 1 credit of fine art during the high school years. 

Don't forget, it would still be possible to earn an honors diploma if you were missing one of these, but you will need to make sure you fulfill all of the remaining criterion.

Also, I wanted to point out that these are the requirements for the most common honors diploma, but there are other pathways to earn an honors diploma available for students participating in the IB diploma program or in a Career Tech program at the Delaware Area Career Center and the state of Ohio also has additional pathways to honors diploma including a STEM Honors Diploma, an Arts Honors Diploma, and a Social Science & Civic Engagement Honors Diploma.  You can check them all out here.

Don't Forget to Register!

I hope you are having an amazing snow day today!  I was very thankful for the bonus day off.  But, while you are relaxing and enjoying this extra down time, I want to remind you that tomorrow is the last day to register for your classes for next year.  As you are entering your course selections, I wanted to give you a few reminders that I have seen as issues with other students...

1. Don't forget to include your lunches for each semester.  The course codes are on the selection sheet, but it is 9910 and 9920.

2.  If you want to have an Academic Prep period (for current freshmen) or an Options period (for current sophomores and juniors), please be sure that you select and enter that information codes for each semester.

3.  There are students who want to take a full year of a semester long repeatable class.  The courses that allow this are indicated on your selection sheet with an "R."  You will then enter the course number without the R for one semester and the course number with the R (stands for repeatable) for the 2nd semester.

Please be sure to log in and register with all of your classes that you want to take.  I promise when we meet next week I can still make changes, but it is way easier if your initial guess on requests is already entered into IC.

Also, yesterday I had a few students sharing that they were having trouble seeing the "add course" option where they couldn't search for classes or add a course.  I don't know why this is happening, but I do know how to fix it... up in the top right corner of your screen there is a little symbol that looks like 2 boxes layered on top of one another.  Click on that.  It should fix it for you even if you click on it to make it big again, somehow it resets something to make it work.I'm not tech-savvy enough to know why, but it is the solution to the problem.  So if you or any of your friends are running into that challenge, it is a very easy solution.

Enjoy the rest of your snow day!

DACC, Academy, & Linworth

Yesterday I mentioned about the fact that Sophomores have a lot of great choices for what programs they want to participate in during their junior year.  DACC is another example of these options.  Academy and Linworth are actually open to younger students as well.  Participating in these programs can sometimes create confusion as a part of the registration process.

I have talked about the opportunities available at the Delaware Area Career Center in past posts, but wanted to remind students that if you are interested in learning more about DACC to please visit their website -www.delawareareacc.org - and look at the virtual visit options.  You can also talk to current DACC students about what their experience at the career center has been like.

It is important to remember though that the Delaware Area Career Center requires students to apply and even though the priority deadline has passed, they assure us that they still welcome your application.  So, if you are interested in applying to DACC, please get your application completed and submitted online ASAP.

For current juniors who are already enrolled as students at DACC, as long as you are in good standing with your program then you are automatically eligible to continue in your program next year.  So, when you register online you will select the 1/2 day or Full day option that you prefer and register only for the classes at WKHS that you plan on taking.

If you are a sophomore or junior who has applied to the career center, then when you are completing the online course registration, you will fill out the request as if you are taking a full day at WKHS.  Later, when you find out that you have been accepted to the program of your choice, then I will go back in and adjust your classes to reflect your half day or full day DACC preference.

Linworth is another incredible option for some of our WKHS students.  While most students who attend Linworth start there as freshmen, there are limited opportunities for older students to apply and attend.  If you are interested, we need to set up a time for you to visit and interview.  For current Linworth students, please register online for just the classes you will take at WKHS.  As always, you will set up your Linworth schedule at Linworth on the first day.  

Worthington Academy is another application based program available to WKHS students.  The Academy is housed on the west end of Phoenix Middle School and it provides students with the opportunity to blend their learning with a mix of teacher instructed and online courses.

Much like the DACC, students who are already attending the Academy and are in good academic standing can register for the Academy as a part of their registration process and then select only the classes you plan on taking at WKHS.  Those students who are applying for the Academy for the first time will register as if you were going to be attending classes at WKHS for the full day.  Once you are accepted, the Academy staff and I will go in and update your course requests so that you have the Academy and only the classes you plan on taking at WKHS in your schedule.

Please know that there are limited seats available at the Academy, so if you are interested in applying you want to get your application in as soon as possible.

If you have questions about the Worthington Academy, feel free to stop and see me or you can also contact the Academy Principal, Mr. Flynn, via e-mail at sflynn@wscloud.org.

IB Program

Sophomores (going to be seniors) have so many options available as curriculum choices and one of the most academically rigorous options is the IB Diploma Program.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is an option students can consider for selecting a rigorous academic schedule that also has the benefit of providing students with a global perspective and integrated learning to make connections across courses.

Students who are interested in completing the full IB diploma program will have specific IB courses to take along with completing the IB exams, an extended essay, and a community action service project along with a Theory of Knowledge course.  Even if students are not sure that they want to take on the full diploma program, you can still participate in IB courses.  You can take just a handful of classes (or even just 1) if that is what appeals to you.  For example, students interested in Psychology or History might elect to take just the IB Psychology course or just the IB History course.  And there is an IB partial program that you can explore if you fall somewhere in the middle.

As an IB World School, our students have the opportunity to participate in a rigorous group of classes to push themselves to learn and grow.  Students that are in the IB program are among the first to talk about how much they have enjoyed the program.  If you have questions about IB I definitely encourage you to talk with students in the IB program or to Mrs. Goodwin who is the IB program coordinator.  And, of course, you can always talk to me too.