International Baccalaureate (IB)

Middle Years Program (MYP) Grades 6-10

Diploma Program (DP) Grades 11-12

Introduction

Summit High School offers two IB programs, MYP, authorized in 2004, and DP, authorized in 2005. The first graduating class was 2007. IB programs are high quality frameworks of education that are respected and known world-wide. Because the IB programs fit the goals of Summit School District for its students, and because the IB offers support and accountability for educators, SSD has chosen to be one of a handful of public school districts in the Americas pursuing full IB district status. The MYP aims to create successful students through the use of developmentally appropriate pedagogy. The MYP is appropriate for all students. The requirements to earn an MYP certificate (8 classes plus community service and the Personal Project) are also requirements for the SHS diploma. The DP is a course of study that is intended for college-bound students. SHS hopes to graduate prepared and well-rounded college students through the DP. Each course offers internal and external assessments (fees required), plus a per capita fee, to create 1-7 scores in each subject. Students who earn the IB Diploma with no score lower than a 4, can earn a minimum of 24 credits at Colorado universities, except for the Colorado School of Mines, which offers fewer credits. While we encourage all college-bound students to attempt the full IB Diploma, students may also opt for single DP classes. High enough scores on those assessments may also earn college credit.

MYP (Grades 6-10)

(8 classes taught through the Areas of Interaction, community service hours, and the completion of the Personal Project) 

DP (Grades 11-12)

(6 classes plus the "Theory of Knowledge" (TOK), "Creativity, Action, and Service" (CAS), and the Extended Essay)