Welcome to Lakewood High School IB
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.
Application informationThank you for your interest in Lakewood's IB program. Our application window for the 2021-22 school year is closed.
Questions? Contact IB Coordinator: Joellen Kramer: jmkramer@jeffco.k12.co.us/303-982-7121. Interested in learning more about IB? Click below. Congratulations to the IB class of 2020! We are so proud of you!! |
The International Baccalaureate, founded in 1968, currently has 3041 schools in 139 countries, serving over 857,000 students. There are 73 programs in Colorado--29 are full diploma programs.
The mission is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who become active, lifelong learners through a shared academic and community service experience. The program, a highly academic, rigorous course of study focuses on conceptual learning, critical thinking and presentation skills (written and oral). It not only prepares students for higher learning in a university setting, but helps students prepare to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. The Program requirements include English, World Language, History, Experimental Sciences, math, theory of Knowledge and elective choices. Students also complete the "CAS" component--(Creativity, Activity and Service). |
Creativity, Activity, service |
Extended Essays |
IB Diploma |