International Baccalaureate (IB)

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The full International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme is an all-inclusive, two-year curriculum for juniors and seniors. Students can also pursue an IB Bilingual Diploma to demonstrate their language  proficiency.

If you're looking for a rigorous, college-level course of study, community camaraderie and potential college credit, you'll find it all in the full IB Diploma Programme at Minnetonka High School; ​if not interested in pursuing the full IB Diploma Program, students can take individual IB courses. IB is ideally suited for motivated students who enjoy delving deeper into concepts and considering their global implications. IB students share a well-rounded academic experience that emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding and exposure to diverse viewpoints.

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Course Listing

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IB Language and Literature SL

Course: #IB100, S1
Course: #IB102, S2
Grade(s) offered: grade 11, grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: Any English 10 or English 11 course

Students examine how language impacts the world, shapes identity and is used in the media, including newspapers, magazines, the Internet, social networking, mobile telephony, radio, and film.

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IB Literature and Performance SL

Course: #IB104, S1
Course: #IB106, S2
Grade(s) offered: grade 11, grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
This course fulfills the Arts credit requirement.    
Prerequisites: Any English 10 or English 11

In this course, students will experience a unique synthesis of language and theater study and explore the dynamic relationship between the two.

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IB Literature HL

Course: #IB108 Year 1, S1
Course: #IB110 Year 1, S2
Course: #IB112 Year 2, S1
Course: #IB114 Year 2, S2
Grade(s) offered: grade 11, grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, two-year course)  
Prerequisites: Year 1: Any English 10 Course; Year 2: IB Lit HL Year 1

This course encourages students to read literature in a deep, focused, interpretive manner, while also fostering confidence in individual insights and thoughtful reflection.
 

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Academic Standards

Minnetonka Public Schools adheres to academic standards developed by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

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IB Essay

IB Diploma Candidates Celebrate Extended Essay Milestone

Students involved in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme celebrated the completion of their Extended Essay. Students presented longform essays written on a topic of their choosing, which they spent the semester researching. This signature aspect of the IB Diploma serves as an opportunity for students to explore a special area of interest, while working closely with an advisor. 

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