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These being anywhere from job difficulties to relationships or any other event that may arise. Not only does JCIB provide students with more chances at scholarships, but it also gives students the skills required of them later on in life. At the JCIB program, students, with or without knowing it, are being prepared for the future that lies ahead of them. According to the principle of Shades Valley High School, Mary Beth Blankenship, the mission of both high schools, Shades Valley and JCIB, is to, “prepare students with the skills necessary to become college and career ready” (“Mission Statement”). This statement stands true from the many lessons that students learn at the school. At the JCIB school, the students have to face many challenges from the extended essay to internal assessments. Although these are tough challenges that the students have to face, they teaches them many invaluable lessons. One of the lessons that is taught to the students is never to give up. At this school there are many times that students are overwhelmed, but similar to what happens in the real world, they do not give up when faced with challenges. This gets them prepared for the duties they will receive later on in life. Along with this lesson, the JCIB school also teaches them to ask for help from their peers or teachers, which builds the students social skills, as well as their relationship and communication