Why IB?

• IB research shows that DP graduates are more likely to be accepted at top universities.
• College credit is often given for IB courses at many universities.
• International classes prepare students to be leaders in our changing global society.
• Two year, cohesive, comprehensive curriculum, not a collection of individual courses
• Students learn to think independently and critically. 
• CAS provides for meaningful experiences beyond the classroom, encouraging personal growth.
• Students develop relationships with other like-minded students, creating a rich high school experience.

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IB provides the tools necessary for college success, including:

• Independent research skills
• Demonstrated second language skills
• Advanced writing and speaking skills
• Global perspective
• Proven time management and organizational skills

The International Baccalaureate Organization’s Diploma Program was created in 1968. It is a demanding pre-university course of study that leads to examinations and it is designed for highly motivated high school juniors and seniors.

The program has earned a reputation for rigorous curriculum and assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to the world’s leading universities. Franklin High School's IB candidates have gone on to study at Stanford, Yale, the Universities of California, and our United States military academies, along with many other prestigious universities.

The Diploma Program’s grading system is criterion-referenced, which means that each student’s performance is measured against well-defined levels of achievement. These are consistent from one examination session to the next and are applied equally to all schools.

Students at FHS can choose a program for their last two years of high school that best serves their needs. Some students will want to try some two-year IB Certificate courses. Others may choose, based on their needs and abilities, to try the full IB Diploma.