IB Program This Week

At a recent Junior IBDP Meeting, students were honored with IB Learner Profile awards, attesting to ways both highly visible and, at times, more subtle that they uphold the spirit of IB. Check out the photo highlights to see those that were recognized!

The 10 IB Learner Profile attributes are: inquirer, communicator, knowledgeable, thinker, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-taker, balanced, and reflective. These traits are encouraged and developed in all IB Diploma Program (IBDP) students throughout the program.

The EE is not a formal part of any subject course beyond these first five weeks in IB Core: Inquiry and is written independently. However, Carly Wassel (EE Coordinator) works closely with students to ensure that they have ample support throughout this process, including a clear infrastructure of steps and deadlines to ensure successful completion of this major research essay. In addition to Carly, students work closely with an EE Supervisor of their choice.

• The EE 5-Page Draft was due Monday, January 5. Students who are behind with the process or who have been contacted by Carly Wassel (EE Coordinator) must respond immediately.

• The 10-Page Draft is due Monday, February 16.

• The EE Supervisor Meeting + Researcher’s Reflection Space (RRS) entry #2 is due on Monday, February 23.

Throughout the IB Core: Inquiry course, students were introduced to CAS requirements, which are fulfilled as a natural part of being a GS student. During that mod, students engaged in some CAS experiences and completed some initial CAS reflections, which confirmed and celebrated this “work” outside of the classroom. Students will continue to work independently on this IB Core requirement throughout the year.

• All Junior IBDP students submitted a CAS check (20 reflections) + CAS Project Proposal on Friday, January 9. Students have a week to submit any revisions necessary. Any student with outstanding work or who has been contacted by Kim McGlynn (IB Coordinator) must respond immediately.

• The next CAS check (for 25 reflections) is due on Friday, February 13.

At the beginning of the year in IB Core: Inquiry, students were introduced to the TOK requirement and engaged in some initial TOK thinking exercises. In these later terms, students take the first two mods of the IB TOK course where they begin their formal exploration of TOK concepts and work on their TOK Exhibitions.

The next required meeting, "EE: Focus on Writing," is on Wednesday, February 25. All IBDP meetings are posted to students’ Canvas IB tiles and to the George School calendar.

IB Diploma Program (IBDP) students use their time creatively on a regular basis, often engaging in creative pursuits through their Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) work. The Creativity strand in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is defined as an “original or interpretive product or performance,” and students have explored a great range of CAS experiences. IBDP students play a variety of musical instruments, many draw and paint on their own, and some dance.

In the case of Senior IBDP student Mia Woodruff (’26), she not only used her time creatively to knit a beautiful blanket but demonstrated her caring nature—one of the IB Learner Profile traits—by gifting a baby blanket to Michael Qualiano, her College Counselor, for his newborn daughter!

Check out the Photo Highlights to see the Senior IBDP Class of 2026 in action!

The 10 IB Learner Profile attributes are: inquirer, communicator, knowledgeable, thinker, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-taker, balanced, and reflective. These traits are encouraged and developed in all IB Diploma Program (IBDP) students throughout the program and, in fact, are aspirational qualities for all people!

All students have completed their essays and this work is undergoing authentication and confirmation. Students contacted by Kim McGlynn (IB Coordinator) must respond immediately to ensure that they are on track with this core component, a requirement to earn the IB diploma.

Students must continue to complete and document their CAS work throughout the year. Adherence to deadlines, proper submission of reflections, and maintenance of their CAS portfolios is crucial.

• The last CAS check (20 reflections) was due on Wednesday, January 7. Students have a week to submit any revisions necessary. Any student with outstanding work or who has been contacted by Kim McGlynn (IB Coordinator) must respond immediately.

• The next CAS check (25 reflections) + CAS Project Submission is due on Wednesday, February 11.

Students have completed their TOK Exhibitions and are currently completing their TOK Essays.

The next required meeting, “IAs and Upcoming IB Exams,” is on Monday, March 2. All IBDP meetings are posted to students’ Canvas IB tiles and to the George School calendar.