What is IB?

IB Programmes aim to develop internationally minded people who are striving to become:

InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsRisk-takers

PrincipledCaringOpen-mindedWell-balancedReflective

Well-Rounded and

Rigorous Academic Program

4 years of each: English

Foreign Language

• French or Spanish

Mathematics

Social Studies

Science

• Biology, Chemistry, & Physics

Other courses:Inquiry SkillsTheory of KnowledgeIB Elective

Second SciencePsychologyEconomicsArt

Traditional Electives

Special Features World-wide curriculum

Research class- study hall

Rotating Schedule

Teachers available before & after school

IB Coordinator, IB Counselor, and College and Career Counselor

Transportation to and from school

No physical education or online requirement

12th Grade: 3 HL and 3 SL Courses

-English 4-2nd year of same math course-2nd year of same science course-History SL or HL-Spanish/French 5-2nd year of same elective

-JA’s (1 first semester; 2 in 2nd semester)-Theory of Knowledge (Semester 1)

9th Grade:

-English 1

-Algebra 2 Hon

-Biology 1

-World History/AP U.S. Government

-Spanish/French 1

-Inquiry Skills

-JA’s

10th Grade:-English 2

-Trig/Geo OR Trig/Math Analysis OR Geo Full Year

-Chemistry 1/Physics 1

-AP European History

-Spanish/French 2

-JA’s

-Mandatory Elective

11th Grade: 3 HL and 3 SL Courses

-English 3-Math Studies SL, MathematicsSL, or Math HL -Biology, Chemistry or Physics-AP US History-Spanish/French 4-Art, Psychology, Economics or 2nd science

-JA’s (2 first semester; 1 in 2nd semester)-Theory of Knowledge (Semester 2)

Why IB?

Benefits of IB

IB students are…..• more engaged in high school• more prepared for college

98% of IB DP students feel that they are very well prepared/well prepared for their future studies

Increased SAT / ACT scores• SAT = 1010 (total population), 1230 (RHS IB DP

students) out of 1600• ACT = 21.5 (total population), 29 (IB DP students) out

of 36

• more likely to succeed in college

Colleges recognize the value of IB and seek IB students

(Program vs. Courses)

Benefits of IB

Strong college applicants• Average accept rate of IB students (DP/CP) into

university/college is 22% higher than total population

IB students more likely to be admitted to selective universities• 84% of IB students attend their top choice

university/college

Scholarship opportunities

Possibility of over 30 university credits

University or College AverageAcceptance Rate

IB Acceptance Rate

University of Florida 42% 82%

Florida State University 60% 92%

Brown University 9% 18%

Columbia University 9% 13%

Harvard University 7% 10%

New York University 30% 57%

University of Miami 30% 72%

Cornell University 18% 31%

Duke University 16% 28%

University of Pennsylvania 14% 24%

Yale University 7% 18%

University of Central Florida 47% 90%

University of California -Los Angeles

23% 48%

Princeton University 8% 16%

IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLSHarvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Penn, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth

TOP RANKED UNIVERSITIESChicago, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Wash U, Rice, Vanderbilt, Emory, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, U of Southern California, U of Virginia, Wake Forest, U North Carolina, NYU, Georgia Tech, Case Western, Lehigh, Rensselaer, U of Miami, Boston U, Tulane, U of Florida, Northeastern, Fordham, Brigham Young, American, Rutgers, U of Alabama, Drexel, Auburn, Florida State U, Colorado, Loyola, Howard, St. John‘s, U of Hawaii, U South Florida, U Central Florida, Swarthmore, Wesleyan, Haverford, Williams, Embry Riddle, Amherst, FL New College, Lipscomb, FAMU, Univ Tampa, Stetson, Rollins, Eckerd, FL Southern, FL Atlantic

MILITARY ACADEMIESWest Point, US Air Force Academy, US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Merchant Marines

Why Robinson IB?

Why Robinson IB?

Strong Parental/Community Supports

• RIBLI

Award winning post-secondary supports

• RHS College & Career Center “CUBE”

Rigorous academic program with communication focus

Consistently send students to top-tier schools

Why Robinson IB? 90%+ IB Diploma Rate for past 4 years

39th best high school in Florida (2017 U.S. News & World

Report)

78th best magnet high school in United States (2017 U.S.

News & World Report)

Robinson Class of 2016 Students featured in U.S. News & World Report

• http://www.usnews.com/education/features/student-profiles

Robinson Class of 2018 Student featured in Wall Street Journal

Robinson Class of 2021 Student featured in Sports Illustrated

21 students recognized as National Merit Semifinalists, Hispanic Scholars, and Commended Students, RHS IB Class of 2018

AT Robinson….INTERESTING ELECTIVES

Band / Orchestra Aerospace Academy Latin Journalism TV Production ROTC Culinary Operations Web Design / Programming Theatre Art Law Studies / Psychology Computer Science Modeling and Simulation

(New!)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

AT Robinson High School

CLUBS Student Government Science Club Starlets Various Honor Societies Speech and Debate Math League Fellowship of Christian Athletes Various Service Clubs Karaoke Future Business Leaders of

America Aeroknights Future Doctors of America Knightmare Drama Model UN UNICEF Photography

SPORTS Football Cheerleading Volleyball Cross Country Swimming Golf Track Soccer Flag Football Baseball Softball Tennis Basketball Wrestling Lacrosse

And FUN ACTIVITIES

Homecoming Game and Dance

Pep Rallies

Concerts and Plays

IB Events

Field Trips

Relay for Life

IB Immersion Camps

Full high school experience & athletic program

Small school “family” atmosphere

Our students say we have the ……

• Best High School teachers in Hillsborough County!

• Best High School “experience” in Hillsborough County!

2015-2016 Student School Climate & Perception Survey

Our teachers say ……

• They work at the best High School in Hillsborough County!

2016-2017 TELL HCPS Employee Survey

Why Robinson IB?

FAQs?

Who chooses IB?

Students who are highly motivated

Students who are academically talented

Students willing to challenge themselves in all subjects

Students who want to experience a world-wide curriculum

Students who wish to surround themselves with others of like goals

What is the Selection Criteria?

GPAAcademic subjects from 7th grade andfirst part of 8th grade

Test ScoresStandardized reading and math test scores from 6th and/or 7th grade

*Algebra I or Algebra I Honors required*

How do I know IB is right for me?

Talk to your parents, counselor, teachers, and students in the IB program

Shadow (10/25, 10/30, 11/6, 11/15, 11/29)

• Sign-up online www.robinsonhighib.com

• Notify your school three days in advance

• You must provide your own transportation

• Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch

• Times at RHS 8:30 – 1:25

Answers to other FAQs

Algebra I is required (Course & Assessment)

Physical Science Honors is not required

Foreign language is not required• All 9th grade students take pre-IB French or Spanish I

(different course & curriculum from Spanish I )

Robinson IB utilizes “neighborhood hubs” for Transportation (not magnet ramps)

What if…?

Apply to Magnet Programs online:November 1 – December 12 Families are notified of offers in mid-February

www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/magnet

More information: www.robinsonhighib.com