IB offerings in Chicago area

[Donn]

All IB programs are "truly" IB programs. The whole point of external certification is consistent adherence to standards. Anyone have a comprehensive list of current and future Chicago IB schools?

[Family Friend]

I don't have a list of IB programs, but I have a little information. In addition to those listed above, I know that Amundsen and Ogden International have IB programs. Ogden's program was just approved, but I was very impressed.

Curie's program has the highest percentage of students earning IB diplomas, after Lincoln Park.

There are also several elementary schools that offer the primary and/or middle years programs (including Ogden) but I don't know which of them accept out-of-district students.

[HSObsessed]

Below is a link to the CPS site with a lot of info on IB programs, from the Primary Years (K-5) to Middle Years (6-10) to Diploma (11-12). CPS already had about a dozen schools with the IB program in their high schools. In spring 2012, they announced that they would convert five high schools to all-IB schools. They've already announced four of those, I think: Senn, Clemente, Hyde Park and Back of the Yards. However, it's a little confusing in that they basically admit there will be a two-tier IB program in the schools: One that all the kids are in by default, and then an honors level one that motivated kids who show interest and past achievement will be admitted to. Still, it's great to shoot high for all kids. The timeline for going "wall to wall IB" was in fall 2013.

http://cpsmagnet.org/apps/pages/inde...pREC_ID=165451

[c.l.ball]

All IB programs are "truly" IB programs. The whole point of external certification is consistent adherence to standards. Anyone have a comprehensive list of current and future Chicago IB schools?

Whitley explained that truly meant with a high number of graduates earning the diploma. The rate for Chicago is very low (only 20% pass v. 80% passing worldwide). Family Friend, do you have a source on the pass rates?