Eric Gennari, 16, a junior at South Side, isn't shooting for an IB diploma, but said he's glad the IB class is the only English course the school offers. He wouldn't want to "take the easy way out ...

Those who are interested in the IB program and missed the event may contact Laura Schmitz, IB coordinator, at [email protected]. Applications for the program are due February 6.

It has a study curriculum containing six- core subject groups, and requires students to perform 150 hours of community service activities, write an extended essay of 3600 to 4000 words and to ...