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Our school is proud to offer students an opportunity to participate in The International Baccalaureate Program!

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a worldwide, nonprofit education program founded to give all students, ages from 3-19, the opportunity to receive an education fit for a globalizing world.
 
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Becoming an IB World School

In order to offer one or more International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes of education, schools must complete an authorization process. Once they have been authorized, they are known as IB World Schools.
 
Burke County High School's IB Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements
 
Overview:
There has yet to be a mission, vision, philosophy, and core values. We provided the IB scholars with a skeleton of the above, they offered feedback via Google spreadsheet, and then we finalized it based on their feedback. Our philosophy centers on cultivating individuals who embody the International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-Related scholars, prioritizing a holistic education that nurtures inquisitive, knowledgeable, reflective, and caring students. Through personalized pathways, future-focused learning, and a dedication to service, our students evolve into open-minded thinkers with robust communication and collaboration skills. Emphasizing global citizenship, we inspire students to be balanced, caring contributors.
 
Burke County High School's IB Mission Statement
At Burke County High School, our mission is to ignite an exciting journey of inquiry-based learning, empowering every scholar to become inquisitive, lifelong learners while cultivating well-rounded individuals with open hearts and a world of questions. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to pursuing excellence and fostering a dynamic and engaging educational experience.
 
Burke County High School's IB Vision Statement
Our vision at Burke County High School is to be a centerpiece of educational excellence, where scholars from diverse backgrounds come together to explore, discover, and grow. We inspire our scholars to become principled, open-minded, and caring global citizens, ready to shape a better world.

Burke County High School's IB Belief Statements
Preparing students for their best future, We believe that how we teach is as important as what we teach: building positive relationships, fostering unwavering perseverance, preparing students to be ready for life after high school, putting kids first, and providing an engaging learning environment and opportunities.
 
Student Performance
We believe that all students, regardless of their ability or socioeconomic status, are entitled to a positive learning environment and will graduate college and career-ready.

Burke County High School's IB Core Values
We strive to promote academic discovery, personal innovation, and meaningful connections by promoting student traits and characteristics aimed to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
 
  • Core Value: Excellence
    We inspire our scholars to reach for the stars academically and personally.
  • Core Value: Diversity and Inclusion
    We celebrate differences and create a welcoming community where kindness and empathy are paramount.
  • Core Value: Global-Mindedness
    We foster a sense of responsibility towards the world, encouraging scholars to think globally and act locally.
  • Core Value: Inquiry and Critical Thinking
    We fuel curiosity and empower scholars to think critically, ask questions, and seek answers.
  • Core Value: Collaboration and Community
     We believe in the strength of working together and sharing knowledge within a vibrant and caring community.
  • Core Value: Character and Ethics
      We instill values of integrity, respect, and ethical behavior in every scholar.
  • Core Value: Lifelong Learning
      We ignite a passion for lifelong learning, instilling a love for acquiring knowledge throughout life.
  • Core Value: Service and Social Responsibility
      We encourage scholars to give back, positively impact, and embrace social responsibility as global citizens.
 
Burke County High School's IB Belief in Stakeholder Engagement
We believe that the education of our students is the shared responsibility of the home, school, and community.

Burke County High School's IB Belief in Organizational Effectiveness
We believe that students learn best in a safe and orderly environment nurtured by highly qualified teachers who facilitate effective instructional methods. We believe students should be provided with the necessary tools needed to improve their individual performance and achieve high academic standards.

Burke County High School's IB Commitment to Continuous Improvement
We believe continuous professional development of teachers can provide our students with a challenging, diverse, and relevant curriculum. We believe that our students will be able to communicate effectively, think critically, and act responsibly; these high expectations will promote academic excellence and success.
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers a continuum of international education through four challenging, high-quality educational programs.
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The IB Continuum
 

Benefits If the IB Programme

 

Our school participates in the Career-related Programme, which is one of the newest programmes

 

The career-related program offers students the opportunity to develop career-critical skills within a challenging academic framework. It combines coursework from the IB diploma program with a hands-on, individualized curriculum and is currently offered in 27 countries.Read more...

What the CP offers students? Watch this video to find out more....

Who is the CP for?

The CP is designed for students interested in pursuing a career-related education in the final two years of secondary school. It provides them with an excellent foundation to support their further studies as well as ensure their preparedness for success in the workforce. More on this...
 
Would you like to know more? Fill out this questionnaire and someone from the faculty will contact you.IB CP Questionnaire

 

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