International Baccalaureate
Standley Lake High School is proud to be an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme school.
Standley Lake offers two IB options for students in the 11th and 12th grade years. All SLHS juniors and seniors are invited to become a part of the IB Programme, either as diploma candidates or certificate students.
Read below to learn more about the two IB options for SLHS students.
IB Diploma Pathway
The IB Diploma pathway is for students who are interested in pursuing the IB Diploma in 11th and 12th grade. Benefits of earning an IB Diploma can include:
- A challenging and Interesting high school experience
- Excellent preparation for college-level academics
- Competitiveness for both college admissions and scholarships
- The opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled in high school
Is IB for you? Check out the IB learner profile.
IB Certificate Classes
The second IB Diploma pathway option is for students to enroll in IB classes “a la carte.” This means that all juniors and seniors are invited to take IB classes in areas of academic interest or strength, without the commitment of the full IB Diploma Programme. The following classes are available to all juniors and seniors:
- IB Literature
- IB Spanish, French or German
- IB History
- IB Biology
- IB Chemistry
- IB Math Applications and Interpretations
- IB Math Analysis and Approaches
- IB Visual Arts
- IB Psychology
All of these classes are available to juniors and seniors, and all offer the chance to earn college credit.
Earning college credit for IB classes in the state of Colorado.
Middle Years Program (MYP)
What is MYP?
A challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, the MYP is inclusive by design; students of all interests and academic abilities can benefit from their participation.
The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents. The program empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers.
Our program culminates with 10th graders completing a personal project.
MYP Subjects/Personal Project
International Baccalaureate in Jeffco
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program was founded in 1967 to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education for students throughout the world. The IB prepares students for adulthood by enhancing skills in creativity, critical thinking, technology and international understanding.
Students may earn college credit for the IB exams by scoring a four or higher. Students who complete the IB Diploma Programme shall, at a minimum, receive 24 semester credits. These credits can apply to general education, elective or major requirements (at the institution’s discretion). The credit is guaranteed to transfer but it’s not guaranteed to apply to degree requirements. Please contact the colleges you wish to attend to see how your IB scores will be accepted.