Rosa Parks Elementary School

Admission Policy

Our IB Standards

Culture 1: The school secures access to an IB education for the broadest possible range of students.

Culture 1.1: The school implements and reviews an access and/or admissions policy that clearly describes the conditions for participation in the school's programme(s).

Applying to the Programme

At Rosa Parks, students who are rising first – fifth graders within our zoned area are eligible for admission into our IB program. Acceptance into the program requires a completed and submitted application and recent report card. The application is an online form on Prince William County Public School’s website under Specialty Programs. The applications are due the beginning of February. Students are selected based on the criteria of meeting the standards in all subject areas and demonstrating satisfactory attendance, work habits, and behavior.

Link to PWCS Elementary Specialty Programs Website

Acceptance into the Programme

Students who are accepted into the program will receive an official acceptance letter from the Prince William County Public Schools Specialty Office. Families will be offered the opportunity to accept or decline the offer to join our program via email. The acceptance form details the transportation opportunity and express bus stop that will allow students to travel from their base school to Rosa Parks Elementary School. Upon accepting the invitations, students will be expected to exhibit the IB Learner Profile Attributes and follow the Prince William County Code of Behavior throughout their tenure. To remain in the program, students need to continue to meet program requirements in the areas of attendance, work habits, and behavior.

Role of the Students

Students are expected to adhere to IB Standards of academic integrity, demonstrate the Learner Profile Attributes, and actively participate in the program. Students will maintain proficient standards in attendance, work habits, and behavior while in the program.

Access to Policy and Complaint Procedures

Our IB policies are accessible to the school community on the Rosa Parks Elementary School Website under the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program tab on the site. Our website makes this documentation available in multiple languages. Printed copies will be made available by request in numerous languages.

Revised, May 2023