Paradise Valley School?s Home to an International Baccalaureate Program

by Russ Lyonrealty There are a number of reasons that Paradise Valley homes and estates are so highly sought after by families interested in quality public education for their children. Here?s one: excellent schools. If you?re considering purchasing a home, land or other residential real estate in Paradise Valley, chances are you?re interested in the local school district and what it has to offer your children and your entire family.

While there are many exceptional private schools nearby, the top-rated Paradise Valley public schools are also an outstanding choice for many families. One of the educational offerings that make the Paradise Valley Unified School District enticing to those interested in an excellent education is the International Baccalaureate program (www.ibo.org). More commonly known as an ?IB? program, this rigorous program challenges students? thought processes and helps them gain an international perspective.

In Paradise Valley, the inquiry-based IB program is for 11th and 12th grade students who have successfully completed the required coursework and community service during their freshman and sophomore years. Throughout the intensive two-year program, juniors and seniors take courses with a global focus and are expected to score well on assessments in six subject areas in both humanities and science.

With a total enrollment of over 33,000 students, the Paradise Valley district is the seventh largest school district in Arizona. The district?s 98-square-mile boundaries include a significant portion of northeast Phoenix as well as a portion of north Scottsdale, and extend from Seventh Avenue on the west to Pima Road on the east. The southern boundary is Northern Avenue, with the northern boundary being Jomax Road.

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