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Holding their diplomas, IB diploma recipients stand together for a photo. (Photo via FCCPS Communications)

IB alumni pay Meridian a visit

Kaylah Curley and Monica Duran January 11, 2024

In a triumphant event held on Friday, Jan. 7, International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma candidates from the 2022-23 school year returned to the Meridian High School auditorium to receive their IB diplomas....

The IB Career Related Programme is an alternative to the IB Diploma Programme that gives a lot of the same opportunities while allowing students more freedom when choosing what courses to take. (Graphic by Anna Goldenberg)

Meridian introduces IB Career-Related Programme

Anna Goldenberg, News Editor February 21, 2023

Often when students want to achieve beyond an advanced high school diploma at Meridian, they consider the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).  However, there are other options. The...

(Graphic by Elbetel Kiros

Ins and outs of the IB Diploma

Elbetel Kiros, Staff Writer January 13, 2023

Whether a teacher is referencing a learner profile trait, or a student is complaining about an upcoming exam, the phrase “IB” is constantly floating around the halls of Meridian High School. International...

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TOK changes confirmed

Molly Moore, Managing Editor January 9, 2023

Director of Counseling Mr. Matt Sowers confirmed on January 9 that IB Theory of Knowledge, a class required for the IB Diploma, will no longer be offered in the morning and will expand over two full...

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