Intellectual
International Baccalaureate Program
Since 1985 Abby Sr has been proud to offer the most rigorous academic programme that is available to grade 11 and 12 high school students, the IB Diploma Programme. During this two-year programme, students learn concepts that are typically taught in first year university while further developing critical thinking and research skills that contribute to their success in post-secondary education. Students are actively involved throughout the community by organizing and participating in Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) projects. Every fall, students enrolled as diploma candidates are invited to attend a CAS retreat for team building activities.
The IB Programme not only aims to challenge students academically, it’s ultimate goal is to encourage students to become well-rounded thinkers and communicators who are open-minded, caring, and reflective in all aspects of their lives.
Integrated Studies Program
The Integrated Studies Program is an alternate academic program, for academically capable students, founded on relationship, structure, support, and accountability. Although ISP students complete the same required core courses as other secondary students, they are placed in a grade cohort with same group of peers, one consistent teacher and a classroom EA. Within the program, there is built in flexibility which allows individual needs to be met more thoroughly and consistently throughout the year. The program is founded on the three pillars of success - attendance, achievement, and attitude, which are recognized at celebrated at our monthly assemblies. Ultimately the the goals of ISP are to engage students in their learning, help them feel connected at school, and to build their confidence so that they can graduate as healthy, thriving, responsible young adults.
