The IB program for high school years is a demanding pre-university course of study that is designed for highly motivated students aged 16 to 19. The program has earned a reputation for rigorous assessment, giving IB diploma holders access to the world's leading universities. The program goal is to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment, make wise choices, and respect others in the global community. With the strengths of a traditional liberal arts curriculum, the IB program also has three additional features including an extended essay, Theory of Knowledge, and a community service component. Together, the program equips students with the skills and attitudes necessary for success in higher education and employment.

IB DIPLOMA CURRICULUM
Riverstone International School is committed to international awareness and understanding. It is the first school in Idaho to be authorized by the IBO to offer the IB Diploma Program. All IB courses are taken over a two-year period. Riverstone requires students to choose three Higher Level (HL) and three Standard Level (SL) courses, following the recommended course load set forth by the IBO. IB tests are administered in May of the students' senior year. Students must also complete 150 hours of Creativity, Action and Service, 100 hours of Theory of Knowledge, and write an Extended Essay of 4,000 words.

The following IB courses have been or are currently offered:

Group 1	Group 3
English A1 (HL & SL)	History of the Americas (HL & SL)
Chinese A1 (SL/ST)	World Religions (SL)
Korean A1 (*SL/ST)	Group 4
Mongolian A1 (*SL /ST)	Biology (HL & SL)
Spanish A1 (*SL/ST)	Chemistry (HL & SL)
German A1 (SL/ST)	Physics (HL & SL)
Vietnamese A1 (*SL/ST)	Group 5
Turkish A1 (*SL/ST)	Math (HL & SL)
Group 2	Math Studies (SL)
French B (HL & SL)	Group 6
Spanish B (HL & SL)	Art (HL & SL)
Spanish Ab-Initio (SL)	Music (HL & SL)
English B (HL & SL)	Theatre Arts (HL & SL)

*SL/ST indicates a self-taught course

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All Riverstone students follow a curriculum comprised solely of IB courses in grades 11 and 12. Students are awarded a school diploma upon completion of the course of study. Riverstone operates on a two-semester schedule with exams at the end of each term. The minimum program of study leading to graduation includes 24 units in the major academic subjects, four years each of English, History, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Science, and Fine Arts.

All students must take a minimum of six core classes each year, and receive grades at the end of each semester. Courses are graded on a scale of A to F as follows:

A	4.00		C+	2.25
A-	3.75		C	2.00
B+	3.25		C-	1.75
B	3.00		D+	1.25
B-	2.75		D	1.00
			F	0.00

STATEMENT OF RANKING
Due to the small size of our school, the academic rigor, and the selectivity of admissions, Riverstone does not consider class rank to be a valid measure of student achievement. Unweighted grade point averages are calculated and reported to colleges and universities. Elective courses are not calculated into G.P.A.s. The highest G.P.A. available is 4.0, although it is very rare (only one student has ever attained this level).