IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeably and caring young people to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the IBO 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 Learner Profile

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people, who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship
of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

As IB learners we strive to be:

• Inquirers: We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
• Knowledgeable: We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
• Communicators: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
• Principled: We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
• Open-Minded: We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from experience.
• Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us. 
• Risk-takers: We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
• Balanced: We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives - intellectual, physical, and emotional - to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
• Reflective: We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

The IB Learner Profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities.

Coordinator's Message

Welcome to the rich Ogden High tradition of excellence and achievement! As an Ogden transplant, I have loved being an Ogden High Tiger. I love
working in our beautiful, historic building and doing my part to add to the beloved legacy at Ogden High. I have never experienced a community that supports and celebrates each other the way the Ogden High community does. The IB Program is part of that tradition of excellence. We are excited to have you and to help you reach for the stars! Through hard work and the support of your peers, teachers and family, we know you can achieve great things. Great things never come from comfort zones. Participating in the IB Program at Ogden High will push you outside your comfort zone and will help you become, not only a better student, but a responsible, active globally minded citizen.

In the years I have been part of the Ogden High and IB family I have come to love the IB program and passionately believe in its mission and purpose. As IB teachers we “aim to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” In today’s world of growing  national and international tension, this mission becomes even more relevant and significant. Every lesson, text and assessment is created to help students embody this mission. The IB Learner Profile asks our students to be not only knowledgeable and inquirers, but also caring and open-minded. I love the International Baccalaureate program because it encourages students to find their best selves. It’s an honor to be part of that journey. 

College & Career Readiness

Ogden High is fortunate to have a full time college access adviser - Mrs. Francis. Students can stop by the Career Center or make an appointment to meet with Mrs. Francis to discuss scholarship opportunities, ACT test prep & test dates, how to register for the ACT, get assistance paying for the ACT, college application help, FAFSA help and so much more. The Career Center is located on the first floor just south of the Tiger Rotunda. Stop by and see her today!