International Baccalaureate Program

1250 Chambers Road

Aurora, Colorado  80011

303-340-1500

 

Principal:  Mr. Peter Mosby

 

 

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is a rigorous, pre-university course of study, leading to examinations that meet the needs of highly motivated secondary school students.  A diploma is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

 

The IB program is a district-wide program offered at Hinkley High School.  This program was new to Aurora Public Schools in 1995-96 and during its first year offered pre-IB courses to 27 freshmen representing all seven middle schools.  Demographic statistics about current IB students follow after the budget on the following page.  In 2005-2006, 180 students were enrolled in the IB program, grades 9-12.

 

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), a non-profit educational foundation based in Switzerland, offers the diploma program for students in the final two years of secondary school.  A comprehensive two-year curriculum allows graduates to fulfill requirements of various national education systems.  The diploma model is based on the pattern of no single country but incorporates the best elements of many.  The diploma is recognized in most countries and grew out of both practical and educational concerns in international school settings.  The program is available in English, French, and Spanish.  The IBO provides curriculum and assessment development, teacher training and information seminars, electronic networking and other educational services to some schools in more that countries around the world.

 

The organization’s academic programs aim to awaken the intelligence of young people and teach them to relate the content of the classroom to the realities of the world outside.  Comprehensive and balanced curricula coupled with challenging assessments have established the IBO as a unique institution in the arena of international education.

 

Beyond the intellectual rigor and high academic standards that are the organization’s hallmark, strong emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship.  The desired profile of the IB student is that of a critical and compassionate thinker, an informed participant in local and world affairs who values the shared humanity that binds all people together while respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of life.

 

IBO mission statement

 

The International Baccalaureate Organization 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 IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

 

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

 

 

Demographic Statistics About IB Students

2005-2006

April 10, 2006

 

 

 

Freshmen

Class of 2009

 

Sophomores

Class of 2008

 

Juniors

Class of 2007

 

Seniors

Class of 2006

 

 

Total

Females

49

30

10

18

107

Males

20

26

4

14

65

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native

0

0

0

0

0

Asian

6

3

3

12

24

Black

12

14

2

3

31

White

36

28

6

16

86

Hispanic

15

11

3

1

30

TOTALS

69

56

14

32

171

 

 

Incoming Freshman

Feeder Middle School

65 TOTAL

Percent from Feeder School

of Students Beginning IB

Program in 2006

Aurora Hills

35%

Columbia

3%

East

23%

Mrachek

6%

North

6%

South

12%

West

12%

Aurora Academy

0%

Other

2%

TOTAL

100%

 

                               
                               
Program 0031 - International Baccalaureate Program 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07
                      Actuals F.T.E. Budget F.T.E. Budget
                               
                             
10 374 00 0031 0110 201 0000 0000 00 000 Teachers, Regular $0 4.80 $283,132 4.80 $288,556
10 374 00 0031 0110 218 0000 0000 00 000 Coordinator 4,500 0.50 38,617 0.50 40,684
10 374 00 0031 0110 506 0000 0000 00 000 Office Clerk 0 1.00 25,410 1.00 25,784
10 374 00 0031 0120 000  0000 0000 00 000 Part-time Help 2,326   2,672   2,672
10 374 00 0031 0200 000  0000 0000 00 000 Employee Benefits 648   65,880   68,806
10 374 61 0031 0320 000  0000 0000 00 000 Professional - Educational Services 7,377   8,000   8,000
10 374 61 0031 0430 000  0000 0000 00 000 Repairs and Maintenance Services 1,930   0   0
10 374 61 0031 0610 000  0000 0000 00 000 General Supplies 15,082   15,000   15,000
10 374 61 0031 0641 000  0000 0000 00 000 Textbooks - Building Level 4,466   5,000   5,000
10 374 61 0031 0730 000  0000 0000 00 000 Equipment 839   2,000   2,000
10 374 61 0031 0810 000  0000 0000 00 000 Dues and Fees 18,519   18,000   18,000
10 374 61 0031 0854 000  0000 0000 00 000 Printing - Internal 647   1,405   1,405
                               
                             
                  Total: $56,334 6.30 $465,116 6.30 $475,907