International Baccalaureate
🌍Welcome to a World-Class Education! 🌍
At Harrison High School, we are proud to be an IB World School offering rigorous and globally recognized International Baccalaureate programmes:
- Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 9-10
- Diploma Programme (DP) for grades 11-12
- Career-related Programme (CP) for grades 11-12 (candidate school as of 2025)
Whether students are preparing for university, careers, or life beyond high school, the IB empowers them to think critically, act ethically, and grow into globally minded citizens.
💡What is the IB?💡
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a nonprofit educational foundation that offers four high-quality programmes of international education. Its mission is developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Through the IB, students gain:
- A broad and balanced education
- Strong research, writing, and thinking skills
- Global awareness and community engagement
- Preparation for college, careers, and life
🔗 Learn more at ibo.org
🎯 Our Commitment to IB for All 🎯
Harrison High School believes in equity, access, and opportunity for every student. Our IB programmes are open to all students who are ready to grow, take on challenges, and discover their full potential. With the support of dedicated teachers, counselors, and programs like AVID, students of all backgrounds thrive in IB.
IB Coordinator
Miranda Schaelling
mschaelling@hsd2.org
Head of School
Peter Vargas
pvargas@hsd2.org

