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<p class="fontlook"><img src="../new_images/2g5b.jpg" align=right>Founded in 1968 and offered in 125 countries, the International Baccalaureate Program is a demanding pre-university course of study for juniors and seniors. The IB curriculum encourages critical thinking and problem solving through the study of six traditional disciplines.  The program has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to the world's leading universities.  The IB grading system is criterion-referenced and consistent from one examination session to the next.  In our first year of testing 95% of Carrollton IB graduates were awarded the diploma (IB Averages).  

<p class="fontlook"><img src="../new_images/2g5a.jpg" align=left>Carrollton’s program continues to flourish with more than half of the senior class participating. Students apply to the program during their sophomore year and pursue courses in six subject areas: English, International Language (French and/or Spanish), Individuals and Society (History of the Americas and History of China), Experimental Sciences (Biology and/or Physics), Mathematics (Math Studies, Math SL or Math HL) and the Arts (Visual Arts, Theater Arts or an additional science or language).  Each course requires a variety of assessments, including projects, analytical writing assignments, portfolios, and oral commentaries.  Students select their program with the guidance of the IB Coordinator.  
<a href="http://www.ibo.org" target="ibo">International Baccalaureate Website</a>.

<p class="fontlook">In addition to course work, IB diploma students are required to complete an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and creativity, action and service (CAS). 

<p class="fontlook"><B>An extended essay of 4,000 words</B><BR>
Each student has the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest. The essay requirement acquaints students with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities. The student chooses a faculty mentor with whom to work and starts preliminary investigation in the junior year.  
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<LI><a class="fontlook" href="../uploadfiles/EE_Supervisor_Form.doc" target="eesuper">Extended Essay Supervisor form</a>
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<p class="fontlook"><B>Theory of Knowledge (TOK)</B><BR>
TOK is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. The course challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological biases, and to develop the ability to analyze evidence that is expressed in rational argument.

<p class="fontlook"><B>Creativity, action, service (CAS)</B><BR>
The IBO’s goal is to educate the whole person and foster responsible, compassionate citizens. The CAS component encourages students to share their energy and special talents with others. Students may, for example, participate in theatre or musical productions, sports, and community service activities.
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<LI><a class="fontlook" href="../uploadfiles/CAS_Planning.doc" target="casplan">CAS planning</a>
<LI><a class="fontlook" href="../uploadfiles/CAS_LOG.doc" target="caslog">CAS Log</a> 
<LI><a class="fontlook" href="../uploadfiles/CAS_Policies.doc" target="caspoly">CAS Policies</a> 
<LI><a class="fontlook" href="../uploadfiles/CAS_Creativity_Log.pdf" target="cascreate">CAS Creativity Log</a> 
<LI><a class="fontlook" href="../uploadfiles/CAS_Activity_Log.pdf" target="casact">CAS Action Log</a> 
<LI><a class="fontlook" href="../uploadfiles/CAS_Service_Log.pdf" target="casserve">CAS Service Log</a>
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