International Baccalaureate

Please see the important information below about Central Academy of Technology and Art's International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, especially the frequently asked question. If you would like more information about the International Baccalaureate Program at CATA, please contact the International Baccalaureate Diploma Coordinator, Jaclyn Atwood.

General IB Information

• IB Staff Contacts

• IB Academic Integrity Policy

• 2025-2026 A/B Day Calendar

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Prerequisites for the IB program
• IB Terminology for Parents and Students
• Presentation from the 2025 UCPS High School Expo
• Presentation from the 2026 CATA Crawl
• IB Parent meeting dates (open to parents/guardians of 9th-12th grade IB students)
  • 10/14/25
  • 12/9/25
  • 2/10/26 (senior IB students and parents only)
  • 4/14/26

Information for International Academy Students (Rising 9th and 10th Graders)

• IB Subject Briefs for Course Selection
• Course planning sheet for rising IB 11th graders (current International Academy 10th graders)
• 10th grade IB sophomore meeting presentation from 12/12/25
• 9th grade IB freshmen meeting presentation from 2/6/26

Information for current IB Students and Parents (11th and 12th Graders)

• Awarding the IB Diploma
• Rising Juniors Meeting from May 22, 2025 (includes junior summer assignments)

• May 2026 IB Exam registration form

• May 2026 IB External Assessments schedule

• IB Seniors and Parent Night presentation

• Declaration of Authenticity

• Senior Banquet: Wednesday, May 27th at 6:00pm