--> Taking music for 1 year in an IB Diploma should not present obstacles to students as long as they can join one of the SHS performance groups (band, choir, orchestra).
--> Taking music for both years in IB Diploma may require students to take 2 IB exams during the 11th grade - typically Language B and either Math or Science. Eligibility for these tests would require students to start a World Language in grade 8, and be in Algebra 2 in grade 9 in order to complete SL Math in grade 11. (please note: when planning for math it is unwise to accelerate full year courses in short summer sessions for a variety of reasons. Please see the IB Math Pathways planning page and/or talk to your current Counselor about pros/cons of this choice).
--> Music SL requires students to enroll in an SHS performance group, take the 8th hour IB Music seminar, and complete the IB assessments. Recent changes to the IB Music curriculum require ALL music students to compose music, analyze music, and perform music. If you have more detailed questions about what this entails please speak with our IB Music instructor - Darrin Cook.
--> Music HL - due to large changes in the IB Music curriculum we are not currrently offering IB Music HL.
--> Taking music for both years in IB Diploma may require students to take 2 IB exams during the 11th grade - typically Language B and either Math or Science. Eligibility for these tests would require students to start a World Language in grade 8, and be in Algebra 2 in grade 9 in order to complete SL Math in grade 11. (please note: when planning for math it is unwise to accelerate full year courses in short summer sessions for a variety of reasons. Please see the IB Math Pathways planning page and/or talk to your current Counselor about pros/cons of this choice).
--> Music SL requires students to enroll in an SHS performance group, take the 8th hour IB Music seminar, and complete the IB assessments. Recent changes to the IB Music curriculum require ALL music students to compose music, analyze music, and perform music. If you have more detailed questions about what this entails please speak with our IB Music instructor - Darrin Cook.
--> Music HL - due to large changes in the IB Music curriculum we are not currrently offering IB Music HL.
