Bend Senior High School
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Bend High is proud to be able to offer the International Baccalaureate program to all students interested in studying more rigorous classes that adhere to an international standard. The programme was established at Bend High in 2010 and has continued to grow. We currently have over 20 teachers teaching 23 unique IB subject classes with over 400 students taking one or more of those classes. There are two paths that students can choose from here at BSH. The first path is to take individual IB classes and decide to test in that subject for a certificate. The second path is to commit to the full IB Diploma, which in it's simplest form is taking six classes over the course of their Junior and Senior year and fulfilling other program requirements.
The International Baccalaureate programme aims to develop students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge – students who flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The IB Diploma Programme is committed to access, equity and a sense of international al minded-ness
Why take IB classes?
Numerous colleges and universities recognize that IB Diploma and Certificate students are well-prepared for college coursework and, as a result, may award college credit, scholarships, or, more rarely, even sophomore standing for certain scores on the IB Diploma. Do check specific university websites to review their policies.
* BSHS Academic Pathways: English español
Other reasons to take IB classes:
* Most rigorous course study at Bend High, great preparation for post-high school
* Teaches time management and priority setting
* Students learn how to prepare for a high stakes test and the strategies for performing well
* Gain the experience of writing college level papers in high school (research, analysis, conclusions, process)
* IB Dual Credit Breakdown for State Universities
* Sample College Credits in Oregon
The DP (Diploma Programme) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay. Through the DP core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.
*Sample schedule for a diploma student
Junior Year | Senior Year | |
English HL Y1 | English HL Y2 | |
Spanish SL Y1 (level 4) | Spanish SL Y2 (level 5) | |
World Religions | Elective | |
Chemistry SL | Chemistry HL | |
Math HL Y1 | Math HL Y2 | |
Elective | Environmental Systems and Societies | |
Elective | Elective |
* All students take Theory of Knowledge all year long as a rotator both years.
Junior Year | Senior Year |
English HL Y1 | English HL Y2 |
French SL | French HL |
21st Century History SL | History of the Americas HL |
Math SL Y1 | Math SL Y2 |
Physics SL | Elective |
Elective | Psychology SL |
Elective | Elective |
* All students take Theory of Knowledge all year long as a rotator both years.
IB requires students to spend time developing themselves outside of the academic classroom. Students choose activities in the three areas of creativity, action and service. Learn more.
IB requires students to write an extended essay on a topic of their choice within an IB subject that they have studied. Students have advisors that are staff members at BSH and trained to mentor them throughout the process. Learn more.
*IB at BSH Explanation Brochure
* IB Access and Inclusion Policy
* 2022 - 2023 Annual IB Calendar
Ms. Kitt
IB Coordinator
541-355-3906
Mr. Hutter
IB Coordinator
541-355-3866