Diploma Program Course Information
Benefits of IB for Students
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CSU's, UC's, and many other two-year and four-year colleges offer credit for receiving the IB diploma. See the details here.
IB Classes Course Sequence here at Modesto High (IB Brochure)
Grade 9 (MHS IB Prep)
1. IB Prep English 1-2
2. IB Prep Language B
(French/Spanish/Spanish for Spanish Speakers)
3. IB Prep Algebra or Geometry
4. IB Prep Physics
5. IB Prep History 1-2
6. Physical Education
7. Elective (optional)
Grade 10 (MHS IB Prep)
1. IB Prep English 3-4
2. IB Prep Language B
(French/Spanish/Spanish for Spanish Speakers)
3. IB Prep Geometry or IB Prep Math
4. IB Prep Chemistry
5. IB Prep History 3-4
6. Physical Education
7. Elective (optional)
Grade 11 (IB)
1. IBHL 1 English
2. IBHL Language 1
(French/Spanish/Spanish for Spanish Speakers)
3. IB Prep Math or SL Math App and Interpretations 1 or SL Math Analysis and Approaches
4. IBHL 1 Biology
5. IBHL History 1
6. ToK 1 (2nd semester)
7. Elective (optional)
Grade 12 (IB)
1. IBHL 2 English
2. IBHL Language 2
(French/Spanish/Spanish for Spanish Speakers)
3. SL Math App and Interpretations 2 or HL Math Analysis and Approaches
4. IBHL 2 Biology
5. IBHL History 2
6. ToK 2 (full year)
7. Elective (optional)
IB Elective Offerings
SL Physics or SL Chemistry
HL/SL Psychology
HL/SL Theatre Arts
IBHL Visual Arts (Prerequisite: Art1)
SL Computer Science
SL Sports Exercise Science
Students in Pre-IB or IB may also take any non-IB electives offered
Additional graduation requirements: 1 semester health (MCS), 1 year fine art (UC), 2 years PE or 1 year PE and 4 year sports [1 sport or cheerleading or marching band or winter percussion = 1 quarter PE]