To Be Signed by Both a Parent/Guardian and IB Student

EDHS IB Scholarly Honor and Commitment Form

To be signed by both a parent/guardian and IB student

Each undersigned family member has read and understood the expectations for participation in the IB Diploma Program at El Dorado High School. Each person commits his or her support to this educational experience for the student with sufficient time, energy, and priority, knowing that the privilege of attending and remaining in the IB Program at El Dorado High school rests upon the support of the EDHS IB staff, but also on the personal motivation and responsibility of this student and the parents.

We understand that this student must strive for academic excellence.

We understand that this student will be given opportunities for a variety of tutorial assistance to maintain/achieve academic excellence. It is the responsibility of this student and parent to request that assistance, when/if needed.

We understand that this student is expected to attend school every day, to arrive promptly, and to remain at school throughout the scheduled hours.

We understand that this student is to cooperate and conduct him/herself with teachers, staff, and classmates in a manner showing respect for all persons. This student must adhereto the Code of Student Conduct and the school’s attendance policies.

We understand that this student is to complete all required assignments, including homework. We understand that the assignments must be in on time and of appropriate quality to be accepted by the teacher and to receive full credit.

We understand that this student is to respect and care for all personal and school supplies, property, equipment, textbooks, and fellow students.

We understand that the parents must be supportive of this student and of the program by providing time and a place for this student to study at home, and by participating in school meetings, conferences, and other activities.

We understand that the IB Program at El Dorado HS is comprised of a population of students who want to attend school and perform at a high level. We further understand that the program maintains high expectations for individual effort, student behavior, and citizenship. We have read the expectations and guidelines and understand that enrollment in this program constitutes our commitment to these principles. We agree to attend the IB Program for a minimum of one year. We further understand that should the student not perform according to required expectations, the student will be placed on a probationary status and/or may be recommended for immediate removal from the program. If a student enrolled on an in-district transfer and is removed, the student will be returned to his/her home campus.

In addition, we would like to recognize our IB students who have completed the Diploma Program at EDHS. Students who complete the IB program as a Diploma Candidate (3 HL courses and completed submissions of the TOK, Extended Essay, and CAS requirements) will receive a graduation stole. Students who participate in the IB Program as a Course Candidate (enrolled in a couple/few classes and complete the Internal and External Assessments) will receive graduation chords.

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