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International Academy of
Macomb (IAM)
The International
Academy of Macomb (IAM)
is a public,
tuition-free, high school
for students from 18 Macomb
County districts. IA Macomb
provides a unique blend of
rigorous academic standards,
practical career-related
experiences, and
intercultural learning
opportunities focused on a
very challenging and
engaging curriculum. The
Academy features the
world-renowned International
Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme as the centerpiece
of the 11th and
12th grade
curriculum.
IA Macomb is located
on the campus of Chippewa
Valley High School in
Clinton Township. Each
year, the IAM will accept
125 9th grade
students, reaching a
capacity of 500 students by
2011, with the first
graduating class in 2012.
International Baccalaureate
(IB) Diploma
The IB is a demanding
curriculum leading to an
internationally respected
and accepted high school
diploma. The IB curriculum
is focused in six areas –
mathematics, science, world
literature, world history, a
second language, and fine
arts.
The IB Diploma, along with
intensive language
instruction and
cross-cultural training, is
intended to facilitate
international understanding
and competency. These
learning experiences provide
students with the
intellectual, social, and
critical perspectives
necessary to succeed in
highly competitive learning
and work environments. To
earn an IB Diploma, students
take a test in each subject
area at the conclusion of
their senior year. These
tests may qualify students
to earn college credits.
IAM
Eligibility
Successful,
college-bound students with
a sincere desire for an
academically challenging and
international education are
eligible if they meet the
following criteria:
- Are registered in
one of the 18
participating districts
prior to attending the
Academy.
- Will be entering 9th
grade in fall 2009.
- Have demonstrated
competency on an
admission test that
covers mathematics,
English usage, and
writing.
- Have taken Algebra I
or a higher mathematics
class in 8th grade
and/or have passed the
mathematics placement
test.
- Have submitted an
application packet to
the IA Macomb.
Admission
Students qualify for
admission based on
completion of the
application process,
academic records, and
placement test results.
Each district is allotted a
specific number of seats at
the IAM. If student
interest exceeds available
space, enrollment will be
determined by both testing
and lottery results. Local
districts will notify
applicants of the
date/place/time of the
lottery and lottery results.
Go to
www.IAMacomb.org for
more information, including
brochures for parents I
AM Interested!,
for students I AM Ready!,
and for the general public
I AM Curious!, as
well as a detailed Question
& Answer document.
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