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Andover High principal seeks permission to explore International Baccalaureate Diploma programme, requests $30,000 to begin feasibility work
Summary
Andover High School leadership told the School Committee they want to explore becoming an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. The principal requested $30,000 to fund feasibility work, stakeholder engagement and early professional development if the district moves to candidacy.
The principal of Andover High School asked the School Committee for permission to start the formal consideration of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and requested an initial budget allocation of $30,000 to underwrite consideration and potential candidacy activities.
Speaking to the committee, the principal described the Diploma Programme as an internationally offered, academically rigorous two‑year program that combines disciplinary courses with three unifying elements — theory of knowledge, an extended essay and creativity‑action‑service — and said the district would be focused on whether IB aligns with district mission and local goals.
The presentation outlined the IB authorization process and the fees associated with…
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