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Mission of the International Baccalaureate Program
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmers of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmers encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
As IB learners we strive to be:
Inquirers We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life. | Open-Minded We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience. |
Knowledgeable We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. | Caring We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. |
Thinkers We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions. | Risk-Takers We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change |
Communicators We express ourselves condently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups. | Balanced We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live. |
Principled We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences. | Reflective We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development. |
The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Princeton High School
Princeton High School received their program authorization from the International Baccalaureate in 1984, making Princeton’s IB Program the oldest in the state of Ohio. Since authorization, over a thousand students have benefited from taking IB courses and over 200 Princeton alumni have received the Full IB Diploma. The Princeton Community embraces the IB Mission of developing lifelong learners who are willing to take an active role in society.
We are currently evaluating our IB Diploma Program and would appreciate your feedback. Please complete the survey posted below.
What are the benefits of the IB Full Diploma?
You will learn how to effectively analyze, evaluate, and think critically about the world in which you live. These are invaluable skills you will use the rest of your life.
You will develop skills and strategies--like time management, delegation, and prioritizing--that are not necessarily 'taught' in traditional courses.
You will be able to play to your strengths. The assessments for every IB course are multifaceted and multipart; no one assessment determines your final score.
You will distinguish yourself as someone who welcomes challenges by choosing an advanced program over an advanced course.
You could earn college credit for both your individual IB courses and your IB Diploma
You could receive scholarships created specifically for IB students
You will set yourself apart from other students with similar GPAs. Pursuing the IB Diploma demonstrates dedication to the completion of an advanced and accelerated 2-year program.
You will render yourself an outstanding candidate in our increasingly global world. The IB Diploma is internationally recognized because all IB schools are required to follow the same program standards. If you intend to pursue schooling outside of the United States, the IB Diploma can help you meet these programs' entrance requirements.
IB College & University Policy*
Program Related Policies
IB Testing Calendar: May 2025 AP/IB Testing Calendar
Requirements for IB Full Diploma
Must take one course from each of the following groups:
Group 1 English: Literature
Group 2 Foreign Language: French, Spanish, Initio Spanish
Group 3 Social Sciences: History, Business
Group 4 Sciences: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Group 5 Mathematics:
Group 6 Arts: Film, Art, Music
* If course scheduling allows, students may take two courses from one group instead of a Group 6 course.
Must take Theory of Knowledge Course
Will meet on scheduled days during Junior year
Will meet every day during Senior year
Take the course over two years
Must take a minimum of 3 HL and no more than 4 HL
Options for HL Courses for Full Diploma:
Literature (All candidates must take this course)
Spanish
French
History
Biology
Must take at least 2 courses at the SL level
Options for SL Courses
Math: Everyone takes this at the SL level either their Junior or Senior Year
French
Spanish
History
Business
Physics
Chemistry
Film
Art
Music
Additional Information on Earning Full IB Diploma
Academic Integrity is an expectation of both the IB Program and Princeton High School. The following documents outline guidelines in place to ensure Academic Integrity.
Princeton's Academic Honesty Policy for IB Students
International Baccalaureate Course Offerings at Princeton High School
IB COURSE OFFERINGS AT PRINCETON
If you would like more information on the IB Diploma Program offered at Princeton High School, please contact our IB Coordinator, Mrs. Michele Ritzie, at (513)864-1845 or at Email Mrs. Michele Ritzie
IB in Action at Princeton High School
Congratulations to our Class of 2023 Full IB Diploma recipients Jose Galan, Nhu Le, & Madeline Jacobs |
Congratulations to our IB Learner Profile Student of the Month |
Good Luck to our 2023-2024 IB Full Diploma Candidates
Class of 2024: Evie Fortner, Justine Head
Class of 2025: Yander Busico, Mari Gerton, & Tay Hibbett