- International Baccalaureate Programme
The International Baccalaureate Organization,
founded in the 1960’s, grew out of international school efforts to
establish a common curriculum and university entry credential. It is a
chartered foundation under the Swiss civil code with headquarters in
Geneva.
Joseph
C. Wilson Magnet High School is an approved International Baccalaureate
(IB) school able to prepare students for the lB Diploma. lB is an
internationally recognized college preparatory program that offers a
broad curriculum complemented by an opportunity to study a subject in
depth. The goals of the lB program are to help students learn how to
learn, how to evaluate information critically, how to analyze, and how
to reach thoughtful conclusions. The two-year curriculum includes a
strong emphasis on the ideals of international understanding and
responsible citizenship.
Graduation Requirements
for
The International
Baccalaureate Programme
English 4
Mathematics 5-6
Science 5
Social Studies/Economics 4
* Electives 4-5
Foreign Language 4-5
Physical Education 2
Health 0.5
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
1
Creativity, Action,
Service (CAS)
Extended Essay (EE)
Total minimum of 29
* Electives are computer
science, Latin, and others to be determined.
- Science Tech
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Build a solid foundation for a future in
science, medicine or engineering with Wilson’s state-of-the-art labs
and highly effective instructors. Our graduates have excelled and
pursued careers in engineering (chemical, mechanical and electrical),
medicine, computer programming, systems analysis, mathematics, data
processing, biochemistry, and business.
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THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
& TECHNOLOGY
Summary of Graduation
Requirements
For the class of 2004
and thereafter
English 4.0 credits
Social Studies 3.5
credits
Foreign Language Studies
3.0 credits
Mathematics 4.0 credits
Science 4.0 credits
Physical Education 2.0
credits
Health .5 credits
Computer Science 3.5
credits
Additional Elective
Courses* 1.0 credits
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TOTAL CREDITS 25.5
credits
*An additional elective in core
academics (Computer Science, English, Foreign Language, Math, Science
or Social Studies) or approved electives. Students may also
participate in a PSAT/SAT course of study and a senior seminar.
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- Transition Tech
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The
Transition Tech department, together with support staff and general
education teachers provide a complete program to meet the need of
diverse learners. This unique component of Wilson Magnet provides
students with the appropriate academic challenges and life-skills
necessary to achieve their potential. A collaboration between
community agencies and district based vocational training in addition
to the options offered to meet Regents, Local and IEP diploma
requirements is available to all students. Building based staff
provide the leadership and support necessary to insure that all
students are equipped with the skills required for success in the
community and higher education settings. All credit-bearing classes
are taught at the Regents level.
