This is a very prestigious program because schools must meet international standards of curriculum and instruction, Booten explained. Faculty members at our school attended special IB workshops and confer regularly with chief examiners from around the world. Our instructors also participate in ongoing inservice programs and conferences to maintain cohesiveness and a cross-curricular approach to instruction. In order to participate in this program, South Charleston High School had to submit an application and meet stringent program standards. According to Booten, students in the IB Program participate in a comprehensive curriculum program designed to provide students with skills necessary for a high-level education.
Students take six major subjects plus three core experiences.
Students are assessed by international examiners and local instructors. Instructor assessments are moderated and supervised to ensure that the program maintains high standards. Students aren t charged for participation. The IB Program certainly isn t for every student, Booten explained. Students who aren t able to think critically or don t want to dig deeper into the subject matter will not want to participate in this program.