Program Description
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Bridge Program will be an in-person learning experience for students in Grades 9-12 accepted into the IB program. During this in-person experience, students will be introduced to the mission of the IB Program and what it means to be an IB student.
Students will participate in sessions consisting of the following topics:
What are the IB Learner Profile Traits?
What are the IB Core Principles?
How can IB assist with becoming college and career-ready?
How can I take principled action as an IB learner?
Students in Grades 11 and 12 will also focus on the specific requirements for the Diploma Program core components and requirements.
Who Should Apply
Students in Grades 9-12 entering the IB Diploma Programme at Frederick Douglass, Laurel or Parkdale high schools or entering the IB Middle Years Programme at Frederick Douglass HS.
Student Registration
Students must register online at the PGCPS IB Website at https://www.pgcps.org/ib by June 16 as spaces are limited at each school site. Students must select the IB school they will attend in Fall 2024.
Contact Information
Edrika Hall
301-808-8275
Further questions can be addressed by the Office of Advanced Programs via email at academics.ib@pgcps.org or with an IB Programme Coordinator listed below.
School Site Coordinators:
Locations and Class Sessions
Frederick Douglas High School
Laurel High School
Parkdale High School
Program Dates
Frederick Douglass and Laurel High Schools - June 24 - July 3, 2024
Parkdale High School - August 5 - 9, 2024
Monday - Friday
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Students will receive confirmation from the school-based coordinator with site specific information.
Frederick Douglass High School summer program is open to ALL students entering Grades 9 and 10 as all the students are considered IB Middle Years Programme students.
Cost/Accommodation
This program is provided at no cost.
Snacks will be provided.
Transportation will not be provided.
