IB 101 a short course explaining

the elements of the IB DP to

parents of current IB MYP Scholars

Preliminaries: IB Vocabulary

• IB = International Baccalaureate

• DP = Diploma Programme, rigorous, culminates with exams, grades 11-12

• MYP = Middle Years Programme, encompasses all 9th and 10th at Inderkum, a way of learning and approaching the world, emphasizes development along the Learner Profile

• Scholars = Those 9th and 10th graders who are taking on advanced/accelerated classes with the goal of taking DP courses

Current Events

• The Personal Project is an individual, self-directed project completed in grade 10.

• It is not a part of a particular class but is required for full completion of the MYP.

• Students work with advisors to design their projects around an area of interest: Pursue your passions!

• Progress is tracked through ManageBac, culminating in late May.

Current Events

• MYP Scholars also complete a service learning component.

• We’re asking for 30 hours over two years (9th and 10th), approximately 10 hours each school year and 10 over the summer.

• Students may use a broad range of activities to complete their service, similar to the expectations of CAS (to be explained below).

Where does it lead?

• Students who successfully complete the full course of Scholars studies, their Personal Projects and their Service Learning will be recognized for their accomplishments.

• There may be awards for particularly outstanding efforts.

• Now on to next year…

REQUIRED IB DP COURSES

Students must take 3 HL & 3 SL, 1 from each category *some may take 4HL & 2SL Group 1: English Group 2: 2nd Language Group 3: History Group 4: Science Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: Arts or Elective

All Scholars and IB courses are a-g approved

THE IB HEXAGON

IB History of the Americas

HL

IB English HL

IB Math Studies SL IB Mathematics SL IB Mathematics HL

IB Art SL or HL IB Biology HL

IB ITGS SL or HL

IB Chemistry SL

IB Spanish SL IB French SL

IB Mandarin SL

MATH TRACKS

o 9th Grade Scholars Geometry Advanced Scholars Algebra 2 Advanced

o 10th Grade Scholars Algebra 2 Advanced Scholars Analysis/Trig Advanced o 11th Grade IB Math Studies SL (“Studies”) IB Mathematics SL (“Math SL”) IB Mathematics HL (“Math HL,” titled AP Calculus) o 12th Grade IB Math Studies SL Yr 2 IB Mathematics SL Yr 2 (titled AP Calculus) IB Mathematics HL Yr 2

Which math class is right for my IB DP student?

o Math Studies – designed for students who will be taking college algebra and statistics. o Includes Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and beginning Calculus o General Guidelines

Students who are not pursuing Math/Science degrees

Scholars Algebra 2 B- and lower

Which math is right for my IB student?

o Math SL - designed for college majors that may require a year of Calculus such

as most science majors/pre-med o General Guidelines

Scholars Algebra 2 85%+ Scholars Analysis/Trig B- and lower

Which math is right for my IB student?

o Math HL - designed for math intensive majors with multiple calculus and above courses expected

o General Guidelines

Scholars Analysis/Trig 85% +

SIXTH SUBJECT o IB Visual Art SL or HL o IB Biology HL

o Informational Technology in a

Global Society - ITGS

CORE of the HEXAGON

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

o Semester 2 of Junior Year & Semester 1 of Senior Year o Interdisciplinary o Explores nature of knowledge o Encourages appreciation of cultural perspectives o Assessed via oral presentation and paper responding to choice from a set of questions

EXTENDED ESSAY o Independent Research project, topic of choice o 4000 words o Written between Junior

and Senior year o With guidance from faculty member

CAS o Creativity o Action o Service

o More later on CAS

EARNING THE IB DIPLOMA

o Earn high school diploma in May; notified of IB results in July o 6 subjects worth 1-7 points each

3 higher level (HL) & 3 Standard Level OR 4 higher level (HL) & 2 Standard Level

o EE + TOK = 0 to 3 bonus points o Diploma = min. 24 points

DETAILS FOR DIPLOMA

o No Exam Score of 1

o No Higher Level Score of 2

o CAS Requirements are met

o EE and TOK done and neither

score is E (failing)

Exams – IB/AP o Students have the option of taking AP tests in addition to IB tests to ensure whatever university they attend will give the higher amount of awardable units. AP Calculus AP English Language AP Biology AP Spanish/French

o Universities prefer and are more likely to recognize the rigor of IB than community college transfer credit when it comes to calculating university acceptance.

Grade Point Average GPA o Unweighted = average determined when

A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1

o Weighted = additional 1 point for every semester grade earned in IB and AP classes A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 1

o IN HOUSE vs. College Admission GPA Colleges re-figure GPA; most give extra weight for AP and IB classes

COORDINATOR’S ROLE o IB administrator Quasi-guidance counselor for IB students o Fulfill IBO procedural requirements o Conduct IB staff meetings o Coordinate IB events o Monitor academic progress o Recruit incoming students o Register 11th and 12th for IB exams o Schedule/Coordinate/Administer IB exams o Collaborate and coordinate with IB Counselors o Manage IB budget o Address issues of malpractice of IB policies o Meet and counsel with IB students and parents

COORDINATOR TIPS

o Acknowledge stresses of adolescence + high school + rigorous program o Supportive but not intrusive while maintaining reasonable expectations o Tutoring: Monday – Thursday o IHS IB Policies – cheating and lack of effort o Academic Probation if GPA below 2.75

COORDINATOR PEP TALK o The IB Diploma Programme has a long history of success measured in preparation for college and for life. o Admission is evidence of potential and capability. o IB is hard work, but what is achieved easily often is of less worth. o The full Diploma Programme is not for everyone. Certificates are a valid option. o A student should take on the maximum appropriate challenge.

Why be a Certificate Candidate?

o Take 1-5 DP Courses instead of all 6 o Not required to do Core (TOK, EE, CAS) but will do Senior Project o Students have flexibility to schedule according to their strengths, activities, obligations, and interests o Benefit from the increased rigor and writing demands of IB DP o May earn college units, particularly from HL courses

Your best measure is to look at your performance and level of comfort this year. DP will be like Scholars and more. Are you ready to build on this year’s schedule?

THE IB LEARNER PROFILE

IB learners strive to be: o Inquirers o Knowledgeable o Thinkers o Communicators o Principled o Open-minded o Caring o Risk-takers o Balanced o Reflective

CAS: Creativity,

Action, Service Toward an Informed Heart

Purpose of CAS To develop students who are: o Reflective thinkers – they understand their own

strengths and limitations, identify goals and devise strategies for personal growth

o Willing to accept new challenges and new roles o Aware of themselves as members of communities

with responsibilities towards each other and the environment

o Active participants in sustained, collaborative projects o Balanced – they enjoy and find significance in a range

of activities involving intellectual, artistic, physical, creative and emotional experiences

Creativity

o Arts and other experiences that involve thinking o Designing and carrying out service projects

Reflection

Action

o Physical exertion contributing to healthy lifestyle o Can be merged with creativity in designing service projects (coaching young children, engaging senior citizens in activity, etc)

Reflection

Service o Unpaid & voluntary exchange that is a learning experience o Increase community effectiveness in meeting needs

o Show respect for the dignity of others

Reflection

CAS MANTRA o Plan

o Do

o Reflect

Many IB students find that participation in CAS sets them on their life path

Not CAS o Any project or activity that is part of a course

o Any activity for which student receives a grade, a reward, a payment

o An activity in which a profit-seeking entity makes money from student activity

* Example: working for free for a dance studio that charges students a fee, even though “teacher” in unpaid

Not CAS o Simple repetitive work over a long period of time

* OK to stamp mail for announcing the service you are rendering, but not OK to just put stamps on envelopes for hours at a time for a nonprofit. Learning should be taking place.

o Passive pursuits

* Attending a play, for example, unless it clearly inspires work in a related activity where student is engaged as in seeing a famous actress perform the role the student will play in community theatre.

Not CAS o Family duty

o Experience that only benefits the student

o Fund-raising activity without a responsible adult in charge

o Any activity without a responsible adult in charge

o Anything that divides the community

Deadlines o Begins with start of Junior year.

o Continue logging and reflecting upon balanced experiences that demonstrate substantial commitment (formerly 150 hours), including one sustained, collaborative activity.

o Evidence of 8 learning outcomes due in February before graduation.

o Records are maintained using ManageBac account (same place sophomores track their personal projects).

CAS Learning Outcomes

As a result of their CAS experience, there should be evidence that students have: o Increased their awareness of their own strengths and areas for growth o Undertaken new challenges o Planned and initiated activities o Worked collaboratively with others o Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities o Engaged with issues of global importance o Considered the ethical implications of their actions o Developed new skills

CAS DOCUMENTATION

o Web-based record keeping via ManageBac * inderkum.managebac.com/login * Also used for Extended Essay & Theory of Knowledge, plus exam registrations * Yearly fee paid by district o CAS hours and reflections are documented by students and reviewed by coordinators

APPLYING FOR COLLEGE

COLLEGE TIMETABLE It’s never too early to begin college planning.

Holidays and summer breaks are great opportunities to visit colleges.

o Sophomores

* If you are in Algebra 2, consider taking the SAT

as that is the highest math on that exam

* Consider taking SAT Subject Tests in subjects in

which you are particularly strong.

Junior Timetable

o Fall • Attend college fairs • Create list of colleges and universities that interest the student

o Spring • Register and take SAT and/or ACT (January – June). • Begin Service Academy and ROTC application process – Spring.

Students will need to a congressional nomination for Academies • Register and take two-three SAT Subject tests in areas of strength

related to prospective majors • Consider taking relevant AP exams • Visit prospective colleges

Senior Timetable

o Summer * Visit prospective colleges * Attend Summer Seminar at Service Academies * SAT and/or ACT preparation * Create list of college and universities with admission deadlines * Begin completing college applications and writing application essays

o Fall * Register and take SAT an/-or ACT if necessary * Meet with IB Counselor to discuss college choices * Request teacher letters of recommendations * Complete and submit all college applications (Thanksgiving) * Register for IB Exams

TIME MANAGEMENT

IB is not easy, but not impossible!

IB 101

Q & A

Have a good night

Thank you for coming! &

With thanks, modified from a presentation by Pensacola High School IB Staff http://phsibsupport.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ib101.pdf