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65 65EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIREWhat is International Baccalaureate? The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non%u2013profit educational foundation comprised of four challenging programs of international education and assessment that develop academic, personal, emotional, and social skills for students aged 3%u201319. Each program includes a curriculum framework and pedagogy, student assessment, professional development for teachers, and a process for school authorization and regular evaluation. SDPBC students completing the Diploma program earn Florida Bright Futures Scholarships and are prepared for success in college and the career of their choice. For more information, please visit: ibo.orgAn IB K%u201312 Education Continuum:%u00b7 Requires study across a broad range of subjects drawing on globally significant content %u00b7 Develops critical and creative thinking, research skills, and time management skills in all academic disciplines and the arts.%u00b7 Requires all students K%u201312 to study an additional world language.IB in the School District of Palm Beach CountyThe IB K%u201312 Education Continuum is offered in each of the geographical areas of the School District of Palm Beach County. The four IB programs in the continuum are: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students in Grades K%u20135:%u00b7 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary (Grades 3-5)%u00b7 Forest Park Elementary%u00b7 Grove Park Elementary* (STEM infused) %u00b7 Morikami Park Elementary%u00b7 Pahokee Elementary%u00b7 Palmetto Elementary* (STEM infused)%u00b7 Westward ElementaryMiddle Years Programme (MYP) for students in Grades 6%u201310:%u00b7 Carver Community Middle%u2014Atlantic Community High%u00b7 John F. Kennedy Middle%u2014Suncoast High%u00b7 Conniston Community Middle%u2014Forest Hill Community High%u00b7 Pahokee Middle-Senior High%u2014Pahokee Middle-Senior HighDiploma Programme (DP) and Career Programme (CP) for students in Grades 11 and 12:%u00b7 Atlantic Community High+%u00b7 Forest Hill Community High+%u00b7 Pahokee Middle-Senior High%u00b7 Royal Palm Beach Community High%u00b7 Suncoast High+%u00b7 William T. Dwyer Community HighSchools with '+' have IB DP and IB CP.INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE K%u201312 EDUCATIONAccess to an IB Education in the School District of Palm Beach County:K-8: There are no eligibility requirements for elementary school (PYP) and middle school (MYP) students.9th Grade: Enrollment in or completion ofAlgebra I or Algebra 1 Honors. Verification of enrollment in the required math courses is required at time of application submission. Proof of completion of the required courses must be submitted via email to the school's Choice Coordinator10th Grade: Must have completed and passed Algebra I, Geometry, Biology or higher, and French I or Spanish I or higher.11th Grade: Must have completed and passed Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, and two years of French or Spanish.12th Grade: Must be transferring from an IB program and be on track for all IB assessments.For information about strand preference see page 7. For more information about the IB in Palm Beach County, including IB Coordinators at each school, please visit: International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs*STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math