The timeline for implementation of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in Chesapeake includes the following highlights:

2000-2001
Application Phase

• Publicity of the IB Program in the school division.
• Identification of potential IB teachers for training.
• Attendance at IB Application Phase conferences.
• Visits to authorized IB schools.
• Initiation of the self-study necessary for the IBO application.

Summer 2001: Development of course guides for implementation of the IB curriculum.

2001-2002
Application Phase

• Development of Chesapeake’s Pre-IB Program.
• Review of media center and laboratory acquisitions necessary.
• Additional visits to authorized IB schools.
• Development of master schedule for the first diploma class.
• Recruitment of students in Grade 8 at Chesapeake middle schools.
• Plan for busing of pre-IB students to Oscar F. Smith High School.
• IBO authorized training for pre-IB 9 teachers.

2002-2003 (The first diploma class is in Grade 9.)
Affiliation Phase

• On-site visit by the International Baccalaureate North America inspection team.
• Implementation of recommendations of the visiting team.
• Pre-IB instruction at Oscar F. Smith High School for 50 potential candidates in Grade 9.
• Recruitment of students in Grade 8 for second diploma class.
• IBO authorized training for pre-IB 10 teachers.

2003-2004 (The first diploma class is in Grade 10.)
Affiliation Phase

• Final planning for implementation of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (Grades 11 and 12).
• Pre-IB instruction for potential candidates in Grades 9 and 10.
• Recruitment of students in Grade 8 for third diploma class.
• IBO authorized training for teachers of Grade 11 IB courses.

2004-2005 (The first diploma class is in Grade 11.)
Participation Phase  

• IB instruction for candidates in Grade 11.
• Pre-IB instruction for students in Grades 9 and 10.
• Recruitment of students in Grade 8 for fourth diploma class.
• IBO authorized training for teachers of Grade 12 IB courses.

2005-2006 (The first diploma class is in Grade 12.)
Participation Phase

• Registration of candidates in Grade 12 for IB examinations.
• IB instruction for candidates in Grades 11 and 12.
• Pre-IB instruction for students in Grades 9 and 10.
• Recruitment of students in Grade 8 for the fifth diploma class.
• First diploma class graduates.