Pre-IB

Robinson Middle School has been the site for the Pre-International Baccalaureate Program since November 1994.  The PIB program is a rigorous academic program of study that emphasizes the relationship of the student with the community and the world. It is designed for intrinsically motivated students who prefer a more demanding curriculum including foreign language, in-depth research, and advanced math, science, social studies, and language arts.  

*Not affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.  Please note: Students in the Robinson program who are interested in the East High IB Program will need to apply during their 8th grade year for that program.  

PIB Application 

Applications will be available on Monday, October 6, 2025 and are due on Friday, January 30, 2026.  It is your responsibility, as a Pre-IB applicant, to follow-up with your teachers and school office to ensure all requested information has been submitted.  An incomplete application packet may result in the student not being eligible for selection into the Pre-IB program. If you have questions or would like to check the status of your application, please email robinsonpib@usd259.net.  

 

All Applicants:  Form 1

All Applicants:  Form 2

Teacher Evaluation:  Form 3

ALL Applicants

• Form 1:  Application, Testing Sign Up and Pre-IB Program Agreement Form 1 LINK
• Form 2:  Student Evaluation (completed and submitted by applicant) Form 2 LINK
• Form 3:  Teacher Evaluation #1: Contact a current math and/or language arts teacher and ask if they would complete a teacher evaluation. (completed and submitted by teacher) Form 3 LINK
• Form 3:  Teacher Evaluation #2: Contact another core teacher (not a specials/exploratory teacher) who has had the student within the past two years and ask if they would complete a teacher evaluation (completed and submitted by teacher) Form 3 LINK
• Testing:  All Pre-IB candidates are required to participate in an assessment session at Robinson Middle School. In order for us to better prepare, you MUST pre-register on Form 1.  Registration for each testing day will close at 3:00 p.m. the day before the testing session.  A limited number of walk-in testing slots will be available.  Arrive 20 minutes early. If you are late, you will not be allowed to test. No testing make-up days will be scheduled.  More information about testing will be posted as we get closer to the testing dates.  If you need to change your testing time, please email robinsonpib@usd259.net.
  • Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9:00-11:30am
  • or Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1:00-3:30pm
  • or Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 9:00-11:30am
  • or Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1:00-3:30pm

 

NON USD259 Applicants

• Form 4:  Students applying from outside of USD 259 must have the following sent from the office at the student’s current school. These documents should be emailed to robinsonpib@usd259.net, but please DO NOT send these items until after 1st Semester. 
  • A copy of the student’s grade report cards for the past three years
  • State Assessment Results
  • Any other screeners administered

 

OPTIONAL

• Showcase of Choices and Opportunities:  Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 5:00-7:30 Century II

• Informational Student/Parent Meeting:  Thursday, December 4, 2025 or Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 in Robinson Auditorium

• Tours:  (*Sign Up will be available in November) Parents, with or without their students, may tour the building with a PIB student on the dates below.  Please park on Bleckley Street (one way to the south) and report to main entrance (Door 1), and we will have a student give you a tour. Your first stop will be the office for a visitor badge.  You only need one ticket per family. Thank you! Sign Up Link
  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 8:30-10:00 am
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 8:30-10:00 am

 

LETTERS

• By February 27, 2026, the school will mail letters to all 6th grade applicants notifying them whether or not they have been accepted. The number of 7th and 8th grade openings will not be determined until the end of the school year; therefore, these applicants may not be notified until school is out.

 

Questions?  Please email robinsonpib@usd259.net..

Printable Check List

Spanish Printable Check List

Vietnamese Printable Checklist

*The Pre-International Baccalaureate Program is not affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization.

 

*Not affiliated with International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.  Please note: Students in the Robinson program who are interested in the East High IB Program will need to apply during their 8^th grade year for that program.

Community Service Submission 2025 - 2026

 

PIB Community Service Requirements

Community service is an integral part of the PIB program in middle school. First, by involving the students in their communities they gain a better understanding of their position and importance in the community. Community service also increases the students’ awareness of the diversity in society and of themselves and others. Although it is not required, we encourage students to begin earning hours this summer. If you have any further questions, please email robinsonpib@usd259.net. 

 

1.     Each student must complete the following community service hours throughout the school year: 

	6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade
Total Hours due 05/01/26	15 Hours	20 Hours	25 Hours
(Portion due 12/05/25)	(10 Hours)	(10 Hours)	(12.5 Hours)

 Community service should occur outside the classroom/school day—during the student’s free time.

 

2.     Any activity that benefits the community without the student gaining directly from the activity could be used to meet the community service requirement.  A student cannot be paid or otherwise rewarded for activities they plan to use for community service.  Some services that do not meet the requirement are odd jobs, babysitting for relatives or family friends, or being an acolyte during church services.  Each activity must have an adult supervisor.

 

3.     Students will submit the details (what, when, how) about their activities at bit.ly/robinsonpib.  Students need to be logged into their school Microsoft account. Students must upload a picture of the adult supervisor’s signature.  Please also keep track of your hours on your personal record sheet so you know how many hours have been served.  Summer hours must be turned in during the first semester. 

 

4.     Students may do the same type of activity more than once; however, no more than ten hours can be counted for one type of activity. If you do more than ten hours for one activity, please turn all hours in for credit.  Awards will be given at the end of the year based on total community service hours.

 

5.     Students may earn up to a maximum of five community service hours for participating in or supporting the Robinson Community through organized activities.  You can earn one hour for each Robinson event you attend.  No matter how long the event, it counts for one hour.  Practice/rehearsal, required attendance for a grade, or any event happening during the school day does not qualify for community service. You must still document on the community service sheet with a signature and a reflection. 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE IDEAS

• Robinson Events
• Schools - Volunteer in a classroom/events
• Public Libraries
• Faith-based service events
• Community Events & Festivals - Wichita Turkey Trot, Boo Fest, Pumpkin Run, ICT SOS 5K, Prairie Fire Marathon, Asian Festival, Alternative Gift Market, Health Fest, Trunk or Treat, Fall Fests, Autumn & Art, Make ICT, Mark Arts
• Nonprofit Organizations & Service Projects - Salvation Army, Kansas Food Bank, United Methodist Open Door, Humankind Ministries, Alzheimer’s Association, NAMI events, Special Olympics, Convoy of Hope, Family Promise, Race 4 Freedom, Life Care Center, Presbyterian Manor
• Community Centers & Civic Engagement – Great Plains Nature Center, Neighborhood/Park/River clean-ups with an organization or for an event

If you hear of an activity that you think would be appropriate for our students or would like to initiate/help with a particular community service activity, please let us know so we can include it in our weekly newsletter.

 

PIB Program Agreement

The Pre-IB Program is a comprehensive program with a rigorous liberal arts curriculum designed for the academically-focused student. For a student to be successful, it is imperative that he/she be a consistent, dedicated learner. Therefore, the Pre-IB staff requires the agreement to the following commitments:

Academics:

• I will actively participate in class daily by being prepared, listening effectively, offering relevant comments, and taking notes. In short, I agree to meet the expectations set forth for each course.
• I will work seriously to improve my academic and organizational skills.
• I will submit quality work in a timely fashion, including sending work to school if I have an "excused absence". This includes accepting responsibility for getting work in on time, completing tasks, and completing make-up work on time.
• I will demonstrate the highest degree of academic integrity. I understand that direct or indirect cheating (plagiarism) can be grounds for immediate removal from the program.  See Academic Honesty section below.
• I will maintain the required grade point averages: 6th grade: 2.7; 7th grade: 2.75; 8th grade: 3.0.

Attendance:

• I will schedule medical appointments outside the school day when possible and trips for recreation during school holidays, recognizing that daily attendance is crucial to success.

Behavior:

• I will follow all rules of Robinson Middle School as outlined in the student handbook.  I will demonstrate the highest degree of appropriate behavior.
• After 1 Suspension (In or Out of School), student will be placed on a behavior probation contract.
• After 2 Suspensions (In or Out of School), student may be dismissed from the program and return to base school.
• Extreme behavior could result in immediate dismissal from the program and return to base school.

Community Service:

• I will fulfill all community service requirements: 6th grade: 15 Hours; 7th grade: 20 Hours; 8th grade: 25 hours (To be completed by the first Friday in December: 6th grade: 10 Hours; 7th grade: 10 Hours; 8th grade: 13 hours. Failure to complete the required hours by the first Friday of December will result in failing consortium class).

Academic Honesty:

• I will demonstrate the highest degree of academic integrity. I understand that direct or indirect cheating (plagiarism) can be grounds for immediate removal from the program. Examples:
  • Submitting any AI-generated/modified text as my own work.
  • Copying from another student's assignment or test.
  • Allowing another student to copy from your assignment or test.
  • Posting assignments or tests to social media (Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.) to share their work with others.
  • Texting pictures of assignments with work displayed.
  • Using materials (e.g., textbooks, notes, formula lists, etc.) during a test without the teacher’s permission.
  • Collaborating on an in-class or take-home assignment or test without the teacher’s permission.
  • Having someone else write or plan a paper/project/assignment for you.

I understand that continuance in the Pre-IB Program will be determined by my progress, attitude, behavior, and motivation. I understand that if I fail to meet the standards of the Pre-IB Program, either because of the quality of my work or because of my failure to perform as a serious learner, I will be withdrawn from the Pre-IB Program, and I will return to my base school.

Dear Robinson PIB Student and Parents:

Welcome to the PIB Program at Robinson Middle School!  You have been accepted to a challenging and exciting program.  Language Arts and Math are accelerated, and Science, Social Studies, and Spanish offer many enrichment opportunities.  We know you will enjoy your time here making new friends, creating exciting memories, and learning more than you thought possible!

There are a few things that should be done this summer to get ready for the eventful new year.  Enclosed is a list of requirements and forms for the community service component of our program, the summer assignments, and supply lists.   Please have your student complete any summer assignments by the first day of school.

Program Requirements

In addition to the opportunities mentioned above, students also have some responsibilities if they wish to remain a member of this program.  Students are expected to maintain the following GPA and complete the required community service hours:

	6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade
GPA Requirement	2.70	2.75	3.0
Community Service Hours	15	20	25

 

Attendance

As you prepare for the upcoming school year, please remember that consistent attendance is essential for success in the PIB Program. The challenging curriculum moves quickly, and being present each day helps ensure you stay on track.  Please try to schedule trips during times when school is not in session.

 

Extra Curricular Activities

At Robinson, every student has the chance to get involved and shine through a wide range of extracurricular activities—from academic competitions like Math Counts, Science Olympiad, and Battle of the Books to creative outlets like Bel Canta Choir, Theatre, and Musicals. Whether it’s joining STUCO to build leadership skills, competing in E-Sports or the Civics Bee, or celebrating culture through the Spanish Language Spelling Bee and Black History Bowl, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy beyond the classroom.

Our After School Program is a FREE opportunity for students to stay active, creative, and connected beyond the school day. Offered Monday through Wednesday until 5:00 p.m., the program includes a variety of clubs such as Robotics, Student Council, E-Sports, Girl Scouts, Flag Football, Chess, Board Games, Blooket, and Art. All students receive a free snack, and those who ride the bus can take advantage of a late bus home. Students who choose not to join a club can participate in homework help and other fun alternative activities.

Additionally, 7th and 8th graders have exclusive opportunities to participate in Athletics—featuring Cross Country and Volleyball in the fall, Basketball in the winter, and Track & Field in the spring—as well as Jazz Band for those with a passion for music.

 

Incoming 6^th Grade Summer Homework

We recommend that students read for at least 30 minutes a day to maintain reading skills and habits and practice basic math skills (operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals) to ensure they are prepared for the increased pace of our math class – for this we recommend a book called Spectrum Math (6^th grade edition).

Your summer project is to create a poster that highlights information about you and your family.  You will create a neat, creative 14" x 22" poster about you and your family. Include a photo of yourself, a family photo, your favorite hobbies, and favorite books. You may add more if you’d like. This will help introduce you to your classmates and Social Studies teacher. Be sure to cut a full poster board in half—full-sized boards won’t be accepted. Questions? Email kbrown12@usd259.net.

Students will begin their personal project by selecting an older person to interview—ideally their oldest living relative—to learn about family history and life in earlier times. They may begin interviews over the summer, and more questions will be developed during the school year. If no relative is available, a neighbor or family friend may be chosen. By the first day of school, students should record the interviewee’s name and details about their birth and childhood; a timeline is included in this packet, and further instructions will follow. Interviews should be conducted in person when possible, or via phone or video chat (not by text or email)

 

Incoming 7^th and 8^th Grade Summer Homework

This summer, the PIB team wants you to explore the literature, culture, and history of our state. So many people don't realize it, our state has been at the center of things (literally) since before we were a territory. Your summer homework is to:

·       Read one book (fiction or nonfiction) about Kansas and/or by a Kansas author;

·       Visit at least one museum in Kansas; and

·       Visit one Kansas historic site.

Between July 12- August 3, you can use the Sunflower Summer app for free student admission and 1 free adult admission to many sites and museums around Kansas. More information at sunflowersummer.org. You can also visit the Kansas Tourism website (bit.ly/RMShomeworkideas2025) for suggestions of sites and museums.

 

Whenever you complete one of the requirements, fill out the form at bit.ly/RMSPIBSummerHomework.  Your summer adventure is right outside your door!

 

Weekly PIB Newsletter

Each week, we send out a newsletter that includes community service opportunities, information about PIB and school events and class previews for the upcoming week.  To ensure receive the newsletter, please make sure your contact information, including email, is current on ParentVue.

 

We look forward to having you in our program! 

PDF Version of letter  - Which includes summer homework original and school supply list.