The International Baccalaureate Program at Samuel Wolfson High School

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Wolfson allows students to participate in an internationally recognized course of study that is recognized by colleges and universities in over 100 countries. The liberal arts curriculum prepares students for the challenges of college like no other high school program. Students exercise their intellectual rigor through elevated international standards while relating their academics to the realities of the world beyond the classroom.

Learn more about the IB Programme at Wolfson High School. Contact Us with any questions about the IB program, or to set up a tour of our program. 

 IB Coordinator
Brandi Benga
Email Brandi Benga
Phone: (904) 739- 5265

The mission of our IB programme at Wolfson is to provide a sense of belonging. Every IB Wolfpack member knows that being in IB is more than its educational programme and certificates. At our heart we are motivated by a mission to create a better world through education. We promote intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of life in the 21st century. 

IB Diploma Programme students study six courses at higher level or standard level. Students must choose one subject from each of groups 1 to 5, thus ensuring breadth of experience in languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics. The sixth subject may be an arts subject chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 5. At Wolfson High School we currently offer the following subjects in each group:

• Group 1: English A: Literature

• Group 2: Spanish B, French

• Group 3: History (Americas)

• Group 4: Biology, Environmental Systems and Societies

• Group 5: Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches, Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations

• Group 6: Visual Arts, Film, Theater, Environmental Systems & Societies (group 3 or 4), Geography, or students may study a second group 2.

In addition the program has three core requirements that are included to broaden the educational experience and challenge students to apply their knowledge and understanding:

The extended essay is a requirement for students to engage in independent research through an in-depth study of a question relating to one of the subjects they are studying.

Theory of knowledge is a course designed to encourage each student to reflect on the nature of knowledge by critically examining different ways of knowing (perception, emotion, language and reason) and different kinds of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical and historical).

Creativity, action, service requires that students actively learn from the experience of doing real tasks beyond the classroom. Students can combine all three components or do activities related to each one of them separately.

To learn more about the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, please visit the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) website.

Video Library courtesy of Stanford University & The IB Program

Students must successfully complete English I, II, III and IV or their equivalent IB or Advanced Placement (AP) English course all of which must include a major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature. At least two courses must be level three English courses, one of which must be an IB or AP English course. ELL students with current overall ELP levels 1.0-2.9 should be scheduled following district Master Scheduling Guidelines.

All students must earn one credit in Algebra I, one credit in Geometry, one credit in Algebra II and at least one additional math credit which must be an IB or AP math course as defined by the Florida Department of Education Course Code Directory. For students entering ninth grade in 2013-2014 and thereafter the State Algebra 1 assessment will be 30% of the final grade. For students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2012-2013 and thereafter the State Geometry assessment will be 30% of the final course grade.

All students must earn one credit in biology, and three additional science credits, one of which must be an 18 or AP science course as defined by the Florida Department of Education Course Code Directory. For students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2012-2013 and thereafter the State Biology assessment will be 30% of the final grade.

At least two courses must be level three social studies courses, one of which must be an IB or AP social studies course as defined by the Florida Department of Education Course Code Directory.

Students must earn 2 credits in the same world language. One credit in Theory of Knowledge. May include any course listed in the Florida Department of Education Course Code Directory for which high school credit is granted. At least one course must be IB to meet the IB sixth subject requirement.

Each school will offer the minimum course requirements for Program of Study I. Additional course offerings will be at the discretion of the school and subject to budgetary constraints. Course prerequisites are at the discretion of the individual schools.

Note:

By completing the Duval County Program of Study I requirements a student will earn a Duval County/State of Florida standard high school diploma.

To be awarded the IB diploma from the International Baccalaureate Organization, candidates must successfully complete the IB assessments/exams, theory of knowledge, the extended essay, and creativity, activity, service (CAS) as defined by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

If a student withdraws from the Duval County Program of Study I after the ninth or tenth grade, he/she shall be required to complete all district 24 credit or 18 credit standard diploma requirements for graduation (see Table 6A1, 6A2 and 6A3). If a student withdraws from the Duval County Program of Study I after the eleventh grade, he/she shall be required to complete all state 24 credit or 18 credit standard diploma requirements for graduation.