IB Career Related Program Overview

  • IBCP

    For more information contact:

    Heidi Kirby - International Baccalaureate Programmes Coordinator - hkirby@nps.k12.va.us

    Melissa Jones - International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme Lead - mjones5@nps.k12.va.us

    OVERVIEW
    Granby High School became a fully authorized Career-related International Baccalaureate Programme School in January 2025.  The CP is a framework of international education that incorporates the values of the IB into a unique programme addressing the needs of students engaged in career-related education. The programme leads to further/higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

    PROGRAM
    The Career Related Programme prepares students for effective participation in a rapidly evolving and increasingly global society. 

    Key features developed in the IBCP:  

    • academically strong
    • skilled in a practical field
    • critical and ethical thinkers
    • self-directed
    • collaborative
    • resilient and determined
    • confident and assured
    • caring and reflective
    • inquirers

    IBCP Requirements

     

    Current Pathways (Subject to Change):

    Pathway 1

    Computer Information Systems

    Year 1

    Year 2

    Year 3

    Year 4

    Computer Information Systems

    Advanced Computer Information Systems

    TCC Dual Enrollment Computer Applications (IT5801)

    AP Computer Science Principles
     

    Year 1/2

    Year 3

    Year 4
     

    Computer Information Systems

    Advanced Computer Information Systems

    TCC Dual Enrollment Computer Applications (IT5801)

    Final Certification

    Microsoft Office Specialist Certification/AP Computer Science Exam/TCC Dual Enrollment Credit

     

    Pathway 2

    Design Multimedia

    Year 1

    Year 2

    Year 3

    Year 4

    Design, Multimedia & Web Technology

    Advanced Design, Multimedia & Web Technology

    TCC Dual Enrollment Computer Applications (IT5801)

    AP Computer Science Principles
     

    Year 1/2

    Year 3

    Year 4
     

    Design, Multimedia & Web Technology

    Advanced Design, Multimedia & Web Technology

    TCC Dual Enrollment Computer Applications (IT5801)

    Final Certification

    Microsoft Office Specialist Certification/AP Computer Science Exam/TCC Dual Enrollment Credit

     

    Pathway 3

    Cyber Security

    Year 1

    Year 2

    Year 3

    Year 4

    IT Fundamentals

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Cyber Security Software

    AP Computer Science Principles

    Cyber Security Fundamentals

    Cyber Security Software

    IT Fundamentals or

    TCC Cyber Security Class(tbd)

    AP Computer Science Principles

    Final Certification

    AP Computer Science Principles Exam/Security Plus Certifications

     

    Pathway 4

    Marketing

    Year 1/Year 2

    Year 3

    Year 4

    Principles of Business & Marketing

    Digital Marketing

    Entrepreneurship or 

    Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing

    Entrepreneurship or 

    Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing

    Entrepreneurship

    Principals of Business & Marketing

    Digital Marketing or

    Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing

    Digital Marketing or

    Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing

    Sports, Entertainment, and Recreation Marketing

    Principals of Business & Marketing

    Digital Marketing or

    Entrepreneurship

    Digital Marketing or

    Entrepreneurship

    Final Certification

    Customer Service Certification

     

    Pathway 5

    Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

    Year 1/Year 2

    Year 3

    Year 4

    ROTC I

    ROTC II

    ROTC III

    ROTC IV
     

    ROTC I

    ROTC II

    ROTC III

    Final Certification

    Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test

     

    Other CP