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2024 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) Results for

Proficient Reading:

29%

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Distinguished Reading:

12%

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Proficient Math:

20%

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Distinguished Math:

10%

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Diploma Programme


IB Curriculum

In order to earn the IB Diploma a student must complete each of the following requirements:

  • Complete the full two year prescribed IB course of study.

  • Take all parts of the exams for each of the six required subjects.

  • Achieve at least 24 points from test scores, TOK (Theory of Knowledge), and the Extended Essay.

  • Average at least a 3 on Standard Level exams.

  • Average at least a 4 on Higher Level exams.

  • Complete and submit all Internal Assessments and Oral Components.

  • Complete and submit an Extended Essay of approximately 4,000 words.

  • Complete requirements and a reflective portfolio of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) activities during the junior and senior years.

                                   

Group 1:
Language

Junior Year

English HL

Senior Year

English HL

Group 2:
World Languages
French SL,
Latin SL, 
Spanish SL/HL, or
Mandarin Chinese SL 
French SL,
Latin SL, 
Spanish SL/HL, or
Mandarin Chinese SL 
Group 3:
Individuals and Societies
History of the Americas HL
OR
Psychology SL
OR
Business Management SL
History of the Americas HL
OR
Psychology SL
OR
Business Management SL
Group 4:
Sciences
Biology HL
OR
Chemistry SL
 
Biology HL
OR
Chemistry SL
 
Group 5:
Mathematics 

Applications and

Interpretations SL

OR

Analysis and

Approaches SL

Applications and

Interpretations SL

OR

Analysis and

Approaches SL

Group 6:
The Arts and Electives
Theatre Arts SL/HL
OR
Music SL
OR
Elective from 
Groups 2, 3, or 4
Theatre Arts SL/HL
OR
Music SL
OR
Elective from 
Groups 2, 3, or 4
Theory of Knowledge 2nd Semester Only
(1/2 credit)
1st Semester Only
(1/2 credit)
Seminar Courses Junior Seminar - 
1st Semester Only
(1/2 credit)
Senior Seminar - 
2nd Semester Only
(1/2 credit)
Elective Student Choice
(1 credit)
Student Choice
(1 credit)


In addition, IB Diploma candidates will be required to complete their Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) hours and the Extended Essay.

SL = Standard Level 
HL = High Level

More information about Diploma Programme curriculum