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IB 101 FOR PARENTS(and students)

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the IB Programme. Here at RM we have the Middle Years Programme (grades 9 and 10) and the Diploma Programme (grades 11 and 12). Magnet students enjoy the benefits of the MYP program in grades 9 and 10 and do not officially enter the DP until their junior year. The Diploma Programme takes place during junior and senior year and includes coursework, required IBO assessments, and externally assessed exams.

MAGNET

Richard Montgomery High School has had an magnet International Baccalaureate Programme since 1987. The RM program attracts students who seek a challenging academic IB programme. Magnet 9th and 10th grade students apply for acceptance and take many of their classes with the cohort. About 40 RM students enter the Diploma Programme during their junior year.

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HELLO!Richard Montgomery Magnet and DP Profiles

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What in the world is an IB Programme?

Putting the “I” into International Baccalaureate

“Quotations are commonly

printed as a means of inspiration and to invoke

philosophical thoughts from the reader.

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The Learner Profile

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Applying the Learner Profile

Around the auditorium, you will find posters with all of the Learner Profile traits. Get up and move to the one that best represents your personal strength.

Introduce yourselves and briefly discuss why or how this trait best represents you.

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Applying the Learner Profile

Around the auditorium, you will find posters with all of the Learner Profile traits. Get up and move to the one that best represents your child’s strengths.

Introduce yourselves and briefly discuss why or how this trait best represents your child.

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Grade 9RMS English 9RMS Government (AP Exam)MathematicsRMS BiologyWorld LanguagePE/ Elective

MYP COURSEWORK

Grade 10RMS English 10RMS US History (AP Exam)MathematicsRMS ChemistryWorld LanguagePE/ Elective

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Grade 11English 1History 1MathematicsScience, year 1World LanguageTheory of Knowledge 1

DP COURSEWORK

Grade 12English 2History 2 or other Group 2 MathematicsScience, year 2World Language or electiveTheory of Knowledge 2, elective

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DP REQUIREMENTS

THREE OR FOUR HIGHER LEVEL COURSES

➢ Two-year courses➢ Combined HL and

SL must represent each Group

➢ HL tests May of senior year

THREE OR TWO STANDARD LEVEL COURSES

➢ Two-year courses➢ Can take up to two

SL exams at the end of junior year

COMPLETION OF THE CORE

➢ Creativity, Activity, Service: starts first day of junior year

➢ Extended Essay starts junior year

➢ Theory of Knowledge: 3 semesters

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Fluent in a second language? Here are some options:

How to get a Bilingual IB diploma

Students must take IB Language and Literature course SL or HL (our IB 7) after IB 6. In May of their senior year, they take the IB Language A: Language and Literature exam and if they earn a qualifying score, they will earn their International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma.

How to get the State of Maryland Seal of Biliteracy ➢ Earn a 4 or a 5 in any of the AP Language and Culture exams ( Chinese, French,

Spanish at our school)➢ Earn a 6 or above in IB SL Language B Exam➢ Earn 5 or above in IB HL Language B Exam

Richard Montgomery High School Bilingual and Hispanic Studies Certificate Here

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Approaches to Learning

Let’s talk about Self-Management Skills

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The major components of self-management skills are:

❖ Organization

❖ Affective skills➢ Mindfulness➢ Perseverance➢ Emotional management➢ Self-motivation➢ Resilience

❖ Reflection

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Reinforcing Affective Skills at RM

❖ Tea and Talk❖ Voices for IB Excellence (VIBE)❖ Mindfulness Training❖ Book Club (9th and 10th) - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective

Teens❖ Professional Development (Pre-service session and ongoing

school improvement initiative, informal observation tool)❖ Learner Profile Trait of the Month (student recognition, teacher

recognition, morning announcement, Main Street banner)❖ Refined student support (realtime student monitoring)❖ IA assessment calendar: IB registration calendar❖ Guest speakers

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You were given a card as you entered the room. Please report to the number on the wall that corresponds to the number on your card.

Introduce yourself to the other members of your group and discuss ways you reinforce affective skills, particularly perseverance and resilience, in your homes.

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What if you decide to leave the magnet program? Please begin by completing this Google form:https://goo.gl/forms/eOxciVECFgYnNRjI3

IB WEBPAGE

RMHS

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Molly_Clarkson@RMHSMYPMr_Jelen@RMHSmagnetNancy_Shay@RMDPCoordinator

TransportationWe recognize the challenges!

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In the lobby, you will find zip codes on the walls. Find your zip codes and meet up with other parents who live in the same zip code so you can talk about carpooling, back-up plans, etc.

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THANKS!Any questions?

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