DeLand High School- An IB World School
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
IB Class of 2021 alum, Sophia Abolfathi's documentary, A Seat at the Table, explores food scarcity and the impact of that scarcity in Alachua county.
Announcements
Incoming 9th graders-- Don't miss Bulldogs Rising on Friday, August 9, 1-4pm. Students will report to the new Gym and parents will meet in the auditorium. Students will participate in a pep rally, campus tour, meet peer mentors, have their pictures taken for the required school ID. This is a great and important day. Don't miss it.
All 9-12th students--- schedules will be available on August 5, 2024 on the portal. You can request schedule changes by using the DROP & ADD FORM on delandhs.org. That form is not live yet. Please do not make more than one request at a time. Your request will be addressed in the order in which it is received.
If you are a rising 9th grader and need to take the Algebra I EOC and/or you are interested in the Biology Jumpstart Program, please click:
Algebra I EOC
Biology Jumpstart
Summer FAQs
If your student is sitting for an IB exam and you missed the mandatory meeting April 3, here is a copy of the presentation: ib_exam_protocols_presentation_april_3_2024.pdf
Class of 2024 CAS DEADLINE- APRIL 15
All experiences and projects must be entered, reflected on and reviewed by a supervisor by APRIL 15.
The March IB Newsletter
A depth of gratitude to all of the families and businesses that supported our program at the 1st Annual DeLand IB Programme Trivia Night at The Elusive Grape! The countless hours of planning, the donation of silent auction items, good natured competitive trivia teams helped make that evening a huge success for our programme and students. Thank you to the following businesses for generous donations for the silent auction: Kermit's Key West Lime Shop, Local Style House, The Elusive Grape, Debary Golf and Country Club, Volusia Basketball Academy, Crossfit Envision, Moya Sushi, DeLand Auto Parts, Waters Car Wash, Gaff's, Cobb and Cole, Napa Auto Parts, Glen Abbey Golf Club, Reptile Discovery Center, City Wine and Cigar, Hot Yoga DeLand, DeLand Boxing and Fitness, the Higbee Family, Autozone, Sepulveda Hair Studio and Beehive Salon.
Many thanks to the DeLand Eatery, The DeLand Garden Club, the Seaberg family and Dr. Verla Blair for their donations to our International Dinner. Your support helped make the evening one that our students will remember for a long time!
Parents of underclassmen, check out this excellent documentary that follows 6 students through the college application process: www.pbs.org/video/dream-school-a-journey-to-higher-ed-uw8zuz/
What's the difference between IB/AP and AICE? Check out this article from the International College Counselors:
https://internationalcollegecounselors.com/ib-ap-and-aice-theyre-all-college-level-programs-what-are-the-differences/
IB Diploma Programme Class of 2012, Vassia Daskalakis is featured in UF Warrington College of Business newsletter. Check out her work here: news.warrington.ufl.edu/alumni-friends/young-alumni-spotlight-vassia-daskalakis/
For many years our programme has enjoyed the support of Stetson University and specifically the duPont-Ball Library. Quite generously, the library allows our IB students access to electronic and print resources that are often necessary for the completion of internal assessments and the extended essay.
We are very grateful for this support for our Diploma Programme students.
dupont-ball_library_usage_memo.pdf
Current and former Diploma Programme parents! If you'd like to be a part of our programme self-review and provide feedback that includes statements regarding the impact of the programme on your child please contact Lisa Nehrig at [email protected] or 386-822-6909 ext. 23365. We value your opinions and input!
Incoming 9th graders-- Don't miss Bulldogs Rising on Friday, August 9, 1-4pm. Students will report to the new Gym and parents will meet in the auditorium. Students will participate in a pep rally, campus tour, meet peer mentors, have their pictures taken for the required school ID. This is a great and important day. Don't miss it.
All 9-12th students--- schedules will be available on August 5, 2024 on the portal. You can request schedule changes by using the DROP & ADD FORM on delandhs.org. That form is not live yet. Please do not make more than one request at a time. Your request will be addressed in the order in which it is received.
If you are a rising 9th grader and need to take the Algebra I EOC and/or you are interested in the Biology Jumpstart Program, please click:
Algebra I EOC
Biology Jumpstart
Summer FAQs
- What if I need to make a schedule change?
- Go to the DeLand High School website (delandhs.org) and complete the Schedule Change Request form. Your request will be addressed in the order in which it is received. Do not submit more than one request for the same issue.
- What if I need to speak with Mrs. Nehrig?
- Mrs. Nehrig's summer hours are limited. Please email her ([email protected]) and she will contact you.
- When is schedule pick up? When do I get my ID? When is freshmen orientation?
- Information regarding these issues will be addressed on the DHS website (delandhs.org) or you can call Mrs. Schrier, activities director at 822-6909 x. 23351
If your student is sitting for an IB exam and you missed the mandatory meeting April 3, here is a copy of the presentation: ib_exam_protocols_presentation_april_3_2024.pdf
Class of 2024 CAS DEADLINE- APRIL 15
All experiences and projects must be entered, reflected on and reviewed by a supervisor by APRIL 15.
The March IB Newsletter
A depth of gratitude to all of the families and businesses that supported our program at the 1st Annual DeLand IB Programme Trivia Night at The Elusive Grape! The countless hours of planning, the donation of silent auction items, good natured competitive trivia teams helped make that evening a huge success for our programme and students. Thank you to the following businesses for generous donations for the silent auction: Kermit's Key West Lime Shop, Local Style House, The Elusive Grape, Debary Golf and Country Club, Volusia Basketball Academy, Crossfit Envision, Moya Sushi, DeLand Auto Parts, Waters Car Wash, Gaff's, Cobb and Cole, Napa Auto Parts, Glen Abbey Golf Club, Reptile Discovery Center, City Wine and Cigar, Hot Yoga DeLand, DeLand Boxing and Fitness, the Higbee Family, Autozone, Sepulveda Hair Studio and Beehive Salon.
Many thanks to the DeLand Eatery, The DeLand Garden Club, the Seaberg family and Dr. Verla Blair for their donations to our International Dinner. Your support helped make the evening one that our students will remember for a long time!
Parents of underclassmen, check out this excellent documentary that follows 6 students through the college application process: www.pbs.org/video/dream-school-a-journey-to-higher-ed-uw8zuz/
What's the difference between IB/AP and AICE? Check out this article from the International College Counselors:
https://internationalcollegecounselors.com/ib-ap-and-aice-theyre-all-college-level-programs-what-are-the-differences/
IB Diploma Programme Class of 2012, Vassia Daskalakis is featured in UF Warrington College of Business newsletter. Check out her work here: news.warrington.ufl.edu/alumni-friends/young-alumni-spotlight-vassia-daskalakis/
For many years our programme has enjoyed the support of Stetson University and specifically the duPont-Ball Library. Quite generously, the library allows our IB students access to electronic and print resources that are often necessary for the completion of internal assessments and the extended essay.
We are very grateful for this support for our Diploma Programme students.
dupont-ball_library_usage_memo.pdf
Current and former Diploma Programme parents! If you'd like to be a part of our programme self-review and provide feedback that includes statements regarding the impact of the programme on your child please contact Lisa Nehrig at [email protected] or 386-822-6909 ext. 23365. We value your opinions and input!