Detailed Description of Groups 1-6 at Rancho Buena Vista
- GROUP 1- Language A: English (HL)
- GROUP 2- World Language (SL)–Spanish, French, German
- GROUP 3- Individuals and Societies (HL)–History of the Americas- 12th grade
- GROUP 4- Experimental Sciences (HL) (SL)–Biology (HL), Chemistry (SL), Physics (SL)
- GROUP 5- Mathematics (HL) (SL)
- GROUP 6- Arts and electives (HL) (SL)–Theatre Arts (HL), Visual Arts (SL) or (HL), IB Psychology (SL), AP Chem (SL), AP Physics (SL), IB Music, IB Information in a Global Society
Group 1 - LANGUAGE A: English (HL Exam)
-4 yrs of honors English
-Must be in AP Eng. 11 and IB Eng.
Group 2 - WORLD LANGUAGE (SL Exam)
Spanish, French, German
-4 yrs
-Proficient students may be able to take one year at a community college
-MUST take 4th year on campus
Group 3 - INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES (HL EXAM)
History of the Americas- 12th grade
-Should have 4 yrs of honors history
Group 4 - EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES
Biology (HL Exam)
-Requires Lab Bio I Honors (9th grade)
-Suggest min. one year of Chemistry or Physics
Chemistry (SL Exam)
-Two-year sequence (Chem 1H + AP Chem 2)
Physics (SL Exam)
-Two-year sequence (Physics 1H + AP Physics B)
-Highly qualified candidates can accomplish HL exam
Group 5 - MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Exam (SL) (HL)
-Two-year sequence taken during Calculus class (12th grade usually) following completion of Math Analysis
-Prerequisites: Alg. 2, Geometry, and Trigonometry
Math Studies Exam (SL)
-Requires knowledge of Alg. 2 and Geometry
Group 6 - ARTS AND ELECTIVES
Theatre Arts (HL Exam)
-Drama IB (4 yrs of drama equivalent)
Visual Arts (SL or HL Exam)
-4 yrs of Art for HL (4th year Art)
-3 yrs (3rd year of Studio quality art)
Electives options
-IB Psychology (SL Exam)
-AP Chemistry (SL exam- if in addition to Biology)
-AP Physics (SL exam- if in addition to Biology)
-IB Music (if offered)
-IB Information Technology in a Global Society (if offered)
Heather Golly
Honors Coordinator
(760) 727-7284 ext. 72206
Rancho Buena Vista Highschool
1601 Longhorn Drive
Vista, CA 92081