31 Mar 2011
School Becomes International Baccalaureate World School
DALLAS—Woodrow Wilson High School students, parents and staff joined community members and other district officials to raise the International Baccalaureate Organization flag symbolizing the school's new status as a world school.
As an International Baccalaureate World School, Woodrow will offer an honors curriculum for juniors and seniors which is used globally and recognized by universities around the world. The program is designed to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, caring students who help to create a more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Students enrolled in IB programs take three higher level courses and three standard level courses. Other requirements include: an extended essay (4,000 words) on a topic of the student's choice, creativity, action and service activities that enable students to learn through experiences outside the classroom, and completing an interdisciplinary philosophy course.
Students completing all IB diploma requirements and scoring a four or higher on all exams may earn up to 24 hours of college credit. In addition, IB students may also take AP exams to receive even more college credit in high school.