What is International Baccalaureate (IB)? 

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a nonprofit educational foundation with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and was created in 1968. It provides three related programs to more than 1,900 authorized schools in 124 countries (as of March 2007). The IB Diploma Program incorporates a rigorous curriculum that provides perhaps the most thorough preparation for university-level study available. IB teachers strive for a shared academic experience emphasizing critical thinking and exposure to a variety of viewpoints that fosters tolerance and intercultural understanding among our students. 

Information about Registration for the 2024-25 School Year:

Anyone interested in joining IB for the NEXT school year should plan to attend our Parent Information Meeting in November of 2022 in the War Eagle Dining Hall. The presentation from prior years can be found here: IB Program Information Slideshow 2023 2024

See below for the Intent/Application form for next year (2024-2025 SY)

IB Junior Parent College Information Night

Rising 12th Grade Parents/Class of 2025: We will be hosting an information session on the Collge Application process and how this affects your IB student for any junior parents to attend on February , 2024 in our Media Center.  Below is our Presentation for that IB College Information night session for those who cannot make it.  Feel free to reach out to K Denney with any questions.  IB Junior Parent College Information Night

IB Parent Night Presentation Details

Rising 11th Grade Students/Class of 2026: If you are interested in joining the IB Program please complete the intent form linked below (this will be active by the end of Fall Semester 2023). Note that the form has three options: (A) AP Capstone Application, (B) IB Diploma Program Application, and (C) IB Career Program Application.  By completing the intent form students are making a formal commitment to complete either program: The AP Capstone or the IB Diploma or the IB Career-Related Programs. The deadline for submitting the intent form is (TBD).  If you would like a meeting to discuss IB please reach out to either Mr. Denney in room 1150 or Ms. Graham in room 1147 or email Mr. Denney at kdenney@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Ms. Graham at tgraham@forsyth.k12.ga.us . 

Rising 9th and 10th Grade Students: If you are interested in joining the IB Program during your Junior and Senior years, please complete the Intent/Application Form linked below. By completing the intent form, students are making a formal commitment to complete either program: The IB Diploma or the IB Career-Related Programs. The deadline for submitting the IB Intent/Application Form is Friday, January 12th at 4pm .  If you would like a meeting to discuss IB either Mr. Denney in room 1150 or Ms. Graham in room 1147 or email Mr. Denney at kdenney@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Ms. Graham at tgraham@forsyth.k12.ga.us . 

IB Intent/Application Form 2024-2025 SY

Please feel free to explore this website to learn more about the IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes at SFHS. Should you have any questions about either program, please feel free to contact the IB Coordinator, Tera Graham.

IB Administrator
Tom Wolff TWolff@forsyth.k12.ga.us 
Ext. 100117

IB Diploma Coordinator
Kevin Denney kdenney@forsyth.k12.ga.us 
Ext. 100462

IB Career-Related Coordinator
Tera Graham tgraham@forsyth.k12.ga.us 
Ext. pending change

Intent Forms

IB Courses Available at South Forsyth High School

Group 1

• IB English Literature HL

Group 2

• IB Spanish SL & HL
• IB French SL & HL
• IB German SL & HL
• IB Latin SL & HL

Group 3

• IB History of the Americas SL & HL
• IB Business SL
• IB Psychology SL

Group 5

• IB Biology HL
• IB Physics HL
• IB Chemistry SL
• IB Computer Science SL

Group 5

• IB Math Analysis & Approaches (Calc.) SL
• IB Math Applications & Interpretations (Stat.) SL

Group 6

• IB Visual Arts SL & HL

 CORE

• Theory of Knowledge (for Diploma)
• Personal & Professional Skills (for Career-Related)

Benefits of an International Baccalaureate Program

*Offers students a rigorous, pre-university course of study

*Develops students’ critical and analytical thinking skills (learn how to learn)

*Challenges students to consider and appreciate internationalism both within and beyond their communities and cultures

*Offers students opportunities to become an active participant in their community through volunteer and service projects

*Encourages fluency in a second language

*Offers an interdisciplinary, comprehensive, world class curriculum

*Provides an opportunity to conduct and write an independent research paper to prepare students with the skills to write college-level papers

You might be "IB" if.....

Are you the type of student who is self-motivated, enjoys exploring global topics, seeks out academic challenges, and has a driving curiosity and a desire to be a competitive college applicant? The South Forsyth High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or Career-related Programs could be for you!

South Forsyth High School has been an authorized IB World School since 1999. With this authorization, South Forsyth High School is able to offer our students one of the most rigorous high school programs of study that is recognized both nationally and internationally. The IB Diploma Programme and IB Career-related Programme equips students with skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking and fostering intellectual curiosity. Emphasis is also placed on helping students become well-rounded individuals through creativity, activity and service learning activities. Through these activities students have opportunities to contribute to their local and global communities and become more active citizens of our community.  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. (IB Learner Profile booklet 2006). The goal of the SFHS IB Diploma Programme and the SFHS IB Career-related Programme is to prepare students with the skills and knowledge to be successful in high school, college, and life.

Graduates going to UGA

IB Policies at South Forsyth High School

• Access & Admission Policy
• Academic Integrity Policy
• School Assessment Policy
• School Special Needs Policy
• School Language Policy
• School Promotion Policy
• School Complaint Policy