IB @ THS
International Baccalaureate @ Thornton High
How to Apply

Admission Critera for IB at THS:

  • Successful participation in the Middle Years Program at Century Middle School or other MYP school
      • OR
  • Algeo or Algebra I must be completed in 8 th grade (may be waived under certain circumstances).
  • Student application returned to THS by mid December of 8 th grade year.
  • Three teacher recommendations: one Math, one English, one other.
  • Exemplary writing sample (administered by IB staff)
  • Interview with IB staff.

Click here to view a letter of the IB application procedures from Mr. Dowd

Click here to view the application.

"Applicants should print 3 copies of the teacher recommendation form and give one to an English teacher, one to a Math teacher, and the third to any teacher that knows the student well. Teachers may return those directly to Roger Dowd at Thornton High School (fax "attention Roger Dowd" to 720.972.4999)" Click Here

IB and MYP Course Work

IB at THS is a four-year course of study with two phases. Grades 9 and 10 follow the Middle Years Program curriculum (MYP). The IB curriculum for grades 11 and 12 consists of both college prep class equivalents (Standard Level) and college freshman class equivalents (High Level). During the junior year, the students start deciding whether or not they wish to take High Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) tests. In some classes students may choose the level of test they wish to take.

The following matrix shows the scope and sequence of IB curriculum:

 
 
Last Updated: September 2005
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