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Diploma Programme (DP)

Recognized by leading universities across the US and the world, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) and the overall interdisciplinary nature of the six cross-curricular courses make this integrated two-year commitment a program. The core components and the balances in the courses across the curriculum are the reasons why many colleges and universities look to IB DP so fondly -- as a supported secondary program rich with personal development, project management, and enrichment opportunities.  Much of the rigor in the DP comes from varied opportunity and depth of study, and the personalized aspects of the curriculum are balanced with well-designed curricula from a well-known college preparation pathway, one that asks students to stretch intellectually and to work cohesively with others (i.e., students and staff) in pre-collegiate manners.  
 
All current Northville High School sophomores (grade 10) interested in admission to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme will apply during the spring of their sophomore year, prior to the close of the general registration period.
 
We attempt at NHS to have as open of an admissions policy as possible for this two-year programme. Please reach out to Dr. Davis, the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, with specific questions.
 
Each spring NHS works with 10th-grade students and families who are interested in the IB Diploma Program and its courses.
 
Date When Details
2/14/2024 During C-Day Lunch During C-day lunch on these days, the Forum will be open for student-to-student discussions.  Here, students interested in IB DP or its courses can speak to students currently in the program.  As well, Dr. Davis, the NHS IB DP Coordinator, will be on-site to answer questions.
After School
(2:30pm-3:30pm)
We will also offer a curriculum overview for the IB DP.  This program in the cafeteria annex from 2:30-3:30 pm will primarily focus on the DP courses and their curricula.
2/15/2024 During C-Day Lunch During C-day lunch on these days, the Forum will be open for student-to-student discussions.  Here, students interested in IB DP or its courses can speak to students currently in the program.  As well, Dr. Davis, the NHS IB DP Coordinator, will be on-site to answer questions.
After School
(5:00pm-6:00pm)
We will offer a question and answer session about the IB Diploma Program from 5:00-6: 00 pm – also in the Cafeteria Annex
2/22/2024 During B-Day Lunches The Forum will be open again for student-to-student discussions. Here, students interested in IB DP or its courses can speak to students currently in the program during their B day lunches.  As well, Dr. Davis, the NHS IB DP Coordinator, will be on-site to answer questions.
2/28/2024 Due date for the IB DP applications.  This application is only necessary for full DP students. Students taking IB courses – who do not wish to apply to the full program – will register for these courses as they do all other NHS courses.