SPHS IB Program Highlights
• Academic Advising: A teacher/mentor who helps the student maximize his or her potential by assisting with academic, personal and career concerns.
• IB Guidance Counselor: The IB counselor works with students and provides individual assistance for the college application process.
• Diploma Support: Time built into the schedule for Academic Advising and working with teachers to accomplish IB Program requirements.
• Inquiry Skills class: A 9th-grade class that prepares students for the skills necessary to succeed in the IB Program.
• Tutoring: Available from teachers and students in honor societies.
• World-Class Faculty: All teachers, Pre-DP and IB, attend IB training.
• IB Boosters: Parent Association for IB parents.
• Pinellas County School Portal: Allows parents to monitor students’ progress and attendance.
• Parent Meetings: Designed to inform parents about important IB topics.
• Parent Newsletter: The IB Advocate, a quarterly publication for IB families.