Our ProgramAt Tualatin High, we offer IB courses in six areas along with the IB Core elements of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and the CAS Program.
Our MissionThe International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. The IB Learner ProfileThe IB Learner Profile is at the heart of an IB student's experience in the program. It is a list of 10 traits that all IB learners strive to embody.
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Click here for info on the IB Program at Tualatin High SchoolCourse Selection informationCheck out the video below for information about the IB Program, including the basics about the program, options for taking individual courses versus the full IB Diploma Program, benefits of participating in the program, and frequently asked questions. Thanks to Janani Romero, IB Diploma Class of 2022, for making the video!How to Be IB: Video seriesCheck out this YouTube channel created by Diploma Candidates in the Class of 2021 to provide helpful information to students considering the IB Diploma Program at TuHS. This is a great example of a student CAS project, which fulfills one of the requirements for an IB Diploma. This video is particularly helpful for students who are trying to decide if the IB Diploma is for them.
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FAQ: Should I apply to do the full IB Diploma or just take some IB classes? What's the difference?
There are definitely a lot things to consider when deciding if you want to apply for the full IB Diploma Program.
1) It helps with college admissions. The IB Diploma is TTSD's most challenging path to graduation, so Diploma students are the only ones the counselors check "Most Challenging Course of Study" for on their college recommendations. Every university on the planet knows what IB is, and Ivy League college admissions people say that seeing "IB Diploma Candidate" on a student's application is an instant game changer, whether they give college credit for scores or not. And some universities are REALLY generous with their Diploma students. Students who earn at least 30 Diploma points start as sophomores at OSU with a $3000 renewable scholarship, for example. So it can save a boatload of money to have the Diploma, though students can take as many IB classes as they want and rack up credits without completing the full Diploma, too.
2) That said, the biggest benefit of the IB program is just being in IB classes. Taking the exams, exam scores, and Diploma status are great, but the most powerful part of the program is the reduction in stress and increased comfort level students have during their freshman year as a result of taking at least one class. The pace and rigor get them used to what freshman year will feel like, and it frees them up so they can expend more energy on trying to get used to living away from home once they get to school. That is what our graduates say over and over.
3) Students and families should know that there isn't a bad decision here, as long as you are taking an IB class or two in subjects you are interested in. For some kids, the burn out factor is very real, and if you want room in your schedule for electives that you can't fit in with the Diploma requirements, I'd say to take that seriously. Students can really lose steam when they don't have time for what they love in their day.
Personally, I love and believe in the IB Diploma Program, as it emphasizes the whole kid -- IB Diploma students are REQUIRED to make room in their day to take care of themselves, contribute to their communities, and think about global issues and their role in what the planet looks like in the future. But some kids are great at doing those things on their own and don't need a structure like the Diploma Program to get them going. The choice is yours!
1) It helps with college admissions. The IB Diploma is TTSD's most challenging path to graduation, so Diploma students are the only ones the counselors check "Most Challenging Course of Study" for on their college recommendations. Every university on the planet knows what IB is, and Ivy League college admissions people say that seeing "IB Diploma Candidate" on a student's application is an instant game changer, whether they give college credit for scores or not. And some universities are REALLY generous with their Diploma students. Students who earn at least 30 Diploma points start as sophomores at OSU with a $3000 renewable scholarship, for example. So it can save a boatload of money to have the Diploma, though students can take as many IB classes as they want and rack up credits without completing the full Diploma, too.
2) That said, the biggest benefit of the IB program is just being in IB classes. Taking the exams, exam scores, and Diploma status are great, but the most powerful part of the program is the reduction in stress and increased comfort level students have during their freshman year as a result of taking at least one class. The pace and rigor get them used to what freshman year will feel like, and it frees them up so they can expend more energy on trying to get used to living away from home once they get to school. That is what our graduates say over and over.
3) Students and families should know that there isn't a bad decision here, as long as you are taking an IB class or two in subjects you are interested in. For some kids, the burn out factor is very real, and if you want room in your schedule for electives that you can't fit in with the Diploma requirements, I'd say to take that seriously. Students can really lose steam when they don't have time for what they love in their day.
Personally, I love and believe in the IB Diploma Program, as it emphasizes the whole kid -- IB Diploma students are REQUIRED to make room in their day to take care of themselves, contribute to their communities, and think about global issues and their role in what the planet looks like in the future. But some kids are great at doing those things on their own and don't need a structure like the Diploma Program to get them going. The choice is yours!
IB Math Options
Students now have more options to fulfill the IB math requirement at different levels. Students who want to test and receive a score at the Standard Level can do so during the year they take IB MAA SL2 or IB MAI SL2 - year 2 of the IB math curriculum. Students who want to test and receive a score at the Higher Level can do so during the year they take IB MAA HL2 - year 3 of the IB math curriculum. Students who are in AGS 2 as sophomores and want to take IB math can go straight to IB MAA SL1 or IB MAI SL1 as juniors, after conferring with their teachers to make sure that is a suitable placement.
