Admission Guidelines

    3.20 GPA (on a 4-point equivalent scale)

    Complete the following classes by the end of grade 10:

•         2 credits of English
•         2 credits of Science (usually Physical and Life/Biology)
•         2 credits of Spanish for entry into IB Spanish Course (no prerequisite language for entry into German)
•         Completion of Math classes including the equivalent of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
•         Complete 1, and preferably 2, Social Studies credits

    Pass all parts of the OGT

    No serious discipline problems (e.g., no expulsions or 5+ day out-of-school suspensions)

    Good attendance

    Two positive teacher recommendations

    Good writing skills, the ability to think and analyze, and computer skills

Students may have an opportunity to meet with the Admissions Committee to make the case for admission, if the above guidelines are not met.

    These items are not requirements for admission, but may be required for graduation from your home school and are not offered at the academy:

•         Phys. Ed. and Health requirements
•         Other home school district graduation requirements that are outside the areas of English, Math, Science, 
          and Social Studies, such as elective requirements.

Foreign Language – Spanish and German foreign language studies are offered at this time. Students with a French or other language background will have the opportunity to start German at the beginner level. Language offerings are reviewed annually based on strength of strength interest and availability of instructors.

This is a list of guidelines for predicting the likelihood of student success and not a list of absolute requirements. However, the further a student is from meeting these guidelines, the more difficult it will be for the student to be successful and it is less likely the student would be initially accepted to the academy.

Diploma Program Application Process

Fall 2012 Related Forms
Student/Parent:

    2012 Application Packet (.pdf) (.doc)
        Includes:
            Student Information
            Course Election Sheet
            Letter of Understanding
            Admissions Essay Guide

Parent/School Staff

    2012 Home School Information Form*
    2012 Faculty Recommendation – Humanities*
    2012 Faculty Recommendation – Math and Sciences*

We will begin our first round of applications reviews March 19, 2012, but may continue to receive applications as long as space permits.

The following materials are to be submitted for consideration of admittance:

    Student Information Form
    A signed Letter of Understanding which outlines key program expectations
    An essay demonstrating the student’s writing ability
    A Home School Information Form to be first signed by a parent, then submitted to your guidance office for completion*
    2 letters of recommendation* from members of your high school faculty. One letter from a teacher of English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, or the Arts and the second from a teacher of Math or Science* *Item to be returned to the academy directly by the faculty or staff member completing it.

The application period for students currently in grade 10 to begin in the fall of 2012 as juniors will begin in January 2012. The beginning of grade 11 is the only entry point for the IB Diploma program.

Information and application packets can be obtained from your guidance counselor
or contact:

Tyler Keener, Head-of-School
Phone: 330-345-4000 ext. 3004
Email:  tyler [dot] keener [at] tricountyesc [dot] org 
515 Oldman Rd., Wooster OH 44691

Visit the International Baccalaureate website: www.ibo.org
Frequently Asked Questions

For responses to common questions about the Tri-County International Academy, visit the Frequently Asked Questions guide.