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International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme

Algonac High School

IB Candidate School: 2009

Brian R. Brutyn and Brent E. Case

IB Coordinator Principal

Topics#1 – What is the IB Diploma Programme?#2 – Is IB right for your student?#3 – Scheduling suggestions for IB preparation#4 – The benefits of an IB Diploma

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What is IB?Overview

Created to establish a common curriculum and valid university entry credentials for students moving from country to country.

IBO has authorized approximately 2,100 schools in 126 countries

PYP, MYP, DP

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What is IB? Schools in Michigan

* Michigan: Certified – Many in application phase

International Academy of Macomb, Herbert Henry Dow High School, Midland High School, Portage High School, Lansing Eastern High School, Saginaw Heritage, International Academy of Troy, International Academy of White Lake, International Academy of Bloomfield Hills, Detroit Country Day

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What is IB? Philosophy of Programme

Emphasis: Critical thinking, Intercultural understanding and exposure to a variety of points of view.Measures Depth and Applications of Knowledge – internally and externally assessed2 year college preparatory courses

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RequIred Subjects

•Language A•Language B (2nd)•Individuals and societies•Mathematics •Experimental sciences •The Arts

•3 HL, 3 SL required

What is IB? Requirements #1

The center of the hexagon:

Extended Essay: A 4,000 word independent research assignment.Theory of Knowledge: A class exploring thinking processes across subject areas.

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS): A minimum of 150 hours of participation in creative , physical, and service activities in the community.

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What is IB? Requirements

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Sample

Class Period

Semester #1Junior Year

Semester #2Junior Year

Semester #3Senior Year

Semester #4Senior Year

1 English HL English HL English HL English HL

2 Biology HL Biology HL Biology HL Biology HL

PLC/Seminar

Lab work, subject support

TOK TOK TOK

3 French SLSpanish SL

French SLSpanish SL

French SLSpanish SL

French SLSpanish SL

4 History Route #2 HL

History Route #2 HL

History Route #2 HL

History Route #2 HL

5 Math SL Math SL Math SL Math SL

6 TOK Chemistry SLPsychology SLMusic SL

Chemistry SLPsychology SLMusic SL

Chemistry SLPsychology SLMusic SL

7 points possible per exam (6 exams)3 bonus points for center of hexagon24/45 earns a diploma

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What is IB? Earning the Diploma

Staff - better curricular feedback than any Administrator can offer

Students - The Best Curriculum in the World- College recognition/ Credits

Community/Economy- Time to transition to the emerging competition of the global marketplace

Algonac High SchoolThe Benefits

Staff, Students, and Community

Algonac’s IB For All Philosphy…

•Full Diploma vs. CertificateAdvanced Placement vs. IB Debate

•The time commitment…

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Is IB Right for Your Student?Ways to participate

Courses •Comm. I (Honors?)•Core II (Honors?)•P.E./Health•Biology I•World History•Spanish I or French I

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Scheduling SuggestionsIncoming Freshman

Courses •College Comm.

– Regardless of full diploma candidate or certificate choice

•Core III (Honors?)•Physics or Chemistry•Economics and Government•Spanish II or French II•Rigorous Elective (World Cultures)

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Scheduling SuggestionsNext YearSophomores

Send us prepared students a’la IB… it is the best high school prep curriculum an American school can offer.

Marilee JonesDirector of Admissions, MIT

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The BenefitsQuotes

IB is well known to us for excellent preparations. Success in an IB Programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.

Marilyn McGrath LewisDirector of Admissions, Harvard

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The BenefitsQuotes

The IB staff members of Algonac High School working on obtaining authorization are ‘anticipating’ the following dates. The timeline is subject to change based on the recommendations of the IBO authorizing board.

2008/2009: App. A approved – Oct. 08’ App. B due April 1st, 2009

Fall 2009: Site Visit from IB Team2011/2012: First offering of IB Diploma

Programme to Junior Class

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Implementation Timeline

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Questions or Comments?

The IB Diploma Programme is one of the most

comprehensive, challenging, and intellectually stimulating courses offered in the world.

Are You Ready for the Challenge?