At Kent Meridian High School IB Ready!. What does IB stand for? What is IB? Where is IB recognized? What are some benefits from doing IB? What is the.
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• What does IB stand for?
• What is IB?
• Where is IB recognized?
• What are some benefits from doing IB?
• What is the difference between IB, Running Start and Advanced Placement?
Game!
• IB = International Baccalaureate
• They are “honors” classes
• Nationally and internationally recognized
• College Credit and Scholarships
• IB- ‘narrow and deep’, international
• AP- ‘wide and shallow’, national
• Running Start- community college courses, in-state
Correct Answers
• Diploma vs. Certificate
• Diploma– All 6 classes– 3 Higher Level– 3 Standard Level– Theory of Knowledge (TOK)– Extended Essay (EE)– Creativity Action Service Hours (CAS)– Testing
– Your plan fits your strengths!
IB Curriculum
World Langua
ges
Math History English Art Sciences
Spanish (SL and HL)
Pre- Calculus
(SL)
History(HL)
Literature (HL)
Visual Arts(SL and HL)
Psychology(SL)
French (SL and HL)
Calculus (SL and HL)
Theater Arts(SL and HL)
Biology(HL)
Japanese(SL)
IB Math Studies*
(SL)
Physics(SL)
Chemistry(SL)
Classes at KM
CAS, TOK and
EE*
HL English*
HL Biology
SL Art
SL Math
SL Chemistry
HL History*
Example of a Diploma Plan
*Required for Diploma
• Bookmark– Take a world language in 9th and 10th grade
(Spanish/French/Japanese)– Take Honors English – Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher for 9th and 10th
grade– Take art and theater classes in 9th and 10th grade
if you are interested in those IB classes.– Complete Algebra 3/4 by the end of your
sophomore year.– Take an Occupational Education in 9th and/or
10th grade– Take Health in 9th or 10th grade– Try to take Biology in 9th and Chemistry in 10th*
Prep for IB
• Do IB Diploma students have a social life?
• Can you do sports and clubs as well as IB?
• How much sleep do you get every night?
• Can I start the IB Diploma my senior year?
Frequently Asked Questions
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