Information for IB Applicants

Pre-IB Course Sequences

Here are some course sequences you might find yourself following:

Freshman Year

Language Arts


Language Arts 9 Honors

World Languages


Level 1 OR
Honors Level 2 OR
Honors Level 3 OR

History


World Geography and Government

Science*


Integrated Science 1-2

Mathematics


IMP 1 OR
IMP 2 Honors

Drama


Intro to Drama
Stagecraft


Sophomore Year

Language Arts


Language Arts 10 Honors

World Languages


Honors Level 2 OR
Honors Level 3 OR
IB Level 4

History


U.S. History Honors

Science


General Chemistry

Mathematics


IMP 2 Honors OR
IMP 3 Honors OR

Drama


Drama History/Literature
Acting Study 1

  • For Science, freshmen will take an exemption lab/test at the end of their freshmen year. If they pass the test, they will be placed in General Chemistry. If they do not pass the test, they will be placed in Science 3-4 AND General Chemistry. If they have a B or above in each course at the end first semester, they can drop Science 3-4. All Pre-IB sophomores MUST have completed and passed General Chemistry to continue in IB as juniors.

Electives


Drawing and Painting can be taken in either 9th or 10th grade, as can any music class (previous music experience is not required for IB Music).

LHS Diploma Requirements


IB Diploma graduates receive two diplomas, one for LHS and one for IB. You must have 15 Practical/Fine Arts Credits (usually 3 courses, one of each and the third is your choice); you must have 12 Physical Education credits, including 2 credits for Personal Survival (junior year) and 3 credits (5 in summer) for swimming.