Odessa High School IB Program

The International Baccalaureate Program at Odessa High School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. 

The International Baccalaureate Organization works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. 

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. 

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) promotes intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of life in the 21st century.

Mission

It is the mission of Odessa High School to provide the opportunity for all students to learn at high levels so they are prepared for success in life including college, career, and achieving their dreams.

How to know OCTECHS is right for your child:

• Your child has a love of learning, is open-minded, is willing to grow from experiences, and is reflective of his/her personal strengths and areas to develop. 
• Your child would like to develop their understanding and knowledge across a range of disciplines, is willing to analyze and take responsible action on complex problems and explore new ideas and innovative strategies. 
• Your child demonstrates empathy, compassion, respect, and acts with integrity and honesty with a fair sense of fairness and justice.

Unique ways your child can learn and grow here:

• Become independent learners who seek rigorous and challenging high school and college courses 
• Increase in academic opportunities 
• Encourages students to become confident and independent learners 
• Students will be able to express themselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and effectively and creatively listen to the perspective of other individuals and groups