International Baccalaureate Program
Granby High School is the only school in the Norfolk Public Schools system that offers the International Baccalaureate Program, or IB, abbreviated. Specifically known as the IB Diploma Program, the program is a two-year academically rigorous curriculum intended for juniors and seniors who desire in-depth scholastic preparation for college or university. Students study courses from the IB subject groups of Language A1 (English), Language B (French, Latin, or Spanish), Individuals and Their Societies (History of the Americas and 20th Century World Topics), Experimental Sciences (Biology or Physics), Mathematics (Mathematics SL or Mathematical Studies), and Fine Arts (Psychology, Music, Theatre Arts, or Visual Arts).
In addition, IB students must complete three unique elements of the IB Diploma Program: write a 4000 word Extended Essay, be involved in their community through the IB CAS component, and take a unique Theory of Knowledge course. Integrating elements of curricula and standards from various nations, this program culminates in the International Baccalaureate Diploma upon successful completion of external examinations in the six subject groups and completion of the three unique program elements.
The IB Program is very rewarding to the students that complete it. Students who earn the prestigious IB Diploma may be awarded college credits and advanced standing at colleges and universities throughout the world at the discretion of the individual colleges or universities.
To prepare students for the rigor of the IB Diploma Program, Granby High School has a specially designed Pre-IB sequence which begins in the ninth grade. The Pre-IB Program is open to all rising ninth grade students who reside in Norfolk and meet the application criteria. The IB program was initialized in Norfolk Public Schools by its first coordinator, Lynette S. Corley, who retired in June 2008. Rebecca Stein, Granby's English Department Chair took on the position for the 2009-2010 school year and is currently the IB coordinator at Granby High.
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