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International Baccalaureate

Official IBO Mission Statement

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 programs of international education and rigorous assessment. 

These programs encourage students across the world to become  active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that  other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Our Vision

The International Baccalaureate Program develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.

Our Values

  • Excellence: We are dedicated to providing a challenging and engaging curriculum that promotes academic excellence and personal growth.
  • Equity: We believe every student deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances.
  • Collaboration: We value the partnership between students, families, educators, and the community in creating a successful learning environment.
  • Innovation: We embrace new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning that prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century.
  • Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.

Our Goals

IB LEARNER PROFILE 

At the heart of the IB Program is the Learner Profile – an outline of learning behaviors aimed to inspire  and focus students, teachers and the global IB community in order to unite them in a common purpose.  The Learner Profile is the IBO Mission Statement in action. 

A poster titled 'IB learner profile' with text and silhouettes.

 

 

 

Welcome from Our IB Coordinator
 

A woman with blonde hair smiles brightly at the camera.Dear Community,

Welcome to Sonora High School’s IB Program, where we are committed to fostering excellence and opportunity for all students. As the coordinator since 2017, it is my honor to lead this program that prioritizes academic excellence, equity, and the overall well-being of every student.

Sometimes referred to as a “hidden gem”, Sonora High School is a comprehensive public school that has a unique approach to student development and support. At Sonora High School, our dedicated team of AP and IB educators work collaboratively to ensure that students are capable of achieving at the highest levels. What makes Sonora different from other schools? Our students and our staff. 

Last year, we made history with 49 out of our 55 Diploma students earning the Internal Baccalaureate Diploma. Students from the Class of 2025 were admitted to every UC and CSU campus, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Chapman, USC, Duke, Notre Dame, and a variety of other excellent institutions.

Most importantly, they left Sonora as scholars of the highest order, ready to take on this next chapter armed with an IB education.

Thank you for your consideration of our school, and program. We are confident of our ability to achieve great things together!

Warm regards,
Shannon Appenrodt

Phone: (562) 266-2013
Email: sappenrodt@fjuhsd.org