Application Process

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the
International Baccalaureate Program!

Admission Requirements

Applications are scored based on the following: 

• Minimum 2.75 GPA on the most recent report card
• F.A.S.T. scores are a minimum of a 3 in Reading and Mathematics (or B.E.S.T. scores for Algebra 1)
  • The district office will request testing records from the school
  • For students who do not have FAST test scores, other standardized tests such as MAPS and STAR are also acceptable
• No serious discipline infractions or repeated history of disciplinary problems
• Documented regular attendance

You may provide a letter of explanation to the IB Office by emailing hshumpert@ecsdfl.us if one of the above requirements was unable to be met due to extenuating circumstances. 

Admission Timeline

• The online application is available from October 27th to December 5th.  After the December 5th deadline inquiries about IB admission should be sent to Holly Shumpert at hshumpert@ecsdfl.us.   
• Acceptance letters are expected to be sent from enrollment services in early February. After letters are sent from the district office, further questions about admission into the IB programme can be referred to the IB Office at the email list above.
• Tiger Showcase is held in late February for accepted students to learn about courses, electives, clubs, and athletics at PHS. 

Applications are welcomed from students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.