International Baccalaureate Diploma Program What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma? • A pre-university diploma and international admissions credential • Utilizes international standards • Based on an integrated curriculum • Infused with international mindedness
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International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma?
• A pre-university diploma and international admissions credential
• Utilizes international standards
• Based on an integrated curriculum
• Infused with international mindedness
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
*The IB Diploma Program is designed for highly-motivated high school students with time management skills aged 16-19.*9th and 10th grade students take prerequisites to prepare them for the IB/DP program which begins in their 11th grade year.*Students fulfill the requirements of the state’s educational guidelines due to the rigor of the IB program.
Why do IB?
The IB Program:Sets expectations-for students, parents, schoolRequires reading for analysis, interpretationRequires analytic writing-lots of writing (including science labs and math projects)Prepares students to carry strong academic load;
specifically develops real time management skillsAllows(requires) students to see interconnections
among subjectsSolves colleges’ biggest problem……………
Colleges’ Biggest Problem
• Unprepared studentsOf all students who begin college each year:50% of Caucasian students do not complete a bachelor’s degree65% of Hispanic students do not complete a bachelor’s degree73% of African Americans do not complete a bachelor’s degree
From College Board Research/utulsa.edu
IB Hexagon
Group 2: Modern Foreign
LanguagesClassical Languages
Group 1:Language A1
Group 5:Mathematics andComputer Science
Group 6: Arts
Group 4:Experimental
Sciences
Group 3:Individuals
And Societies
Extended EssayTheory of Knowledge
Creativity, Action Service
International BaccalaureateDiploma Requirements
• Take three higher level (HL) and three standard level (SL) courses
• One course from groups 1-5, and a 6th subject– Higher level
• 240 hours• Exams taken in senior year
– Standard level• 150 hours• Exams taken in junior or senior year
– Complete central elements (Extended Essay, CAS, Theory of Knowledge)
• English A1 Higher Level
• Spanish B Standard Level
• History of the Americas Higher Level
• Psychology Standard Level
• Biology Higher Level
• Math Standard Level
• Visual Arts Standard Level
SHHS Course Offerings
IB English
• In-depth discussion on literary criticism, which gives students “lenses” to view literature.
• More time to discuss multiple aspects of each literary work, such as author’s style, the artist’s role in society and cultural perspectives.
IB History sequence
• Recommended Pre-requisites: Modern History, AP World History or Euro 1 & 2
• 11th and 12th grade: History of Americas
• Partnered with IB English during same period; either 45 min/day or 90 min alternating days.
IB History
• Studies History of Western Hemisphere including Latin American History with particular attention to Mexican history.
• Requires the students to develop an original historical essay on selected topic.
• Extensive reading of texts and research for class projects.
IB Math sequence
• Pre-requisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
• 11th grade: Statistics - Fall; Adv. Algebra/Trigonometry - Spring (possibility of a 1 day/week after school 2 hr. seminar)
• 12th grade: IB/AP AB Calculus (all year)
IB Math
• A rigorous challenging mathematics curriculum that engages critical thinking skills and creative thought.
• Teaches the student to recognize patterns, make generalizations and communicate mathematics clearly to others. Students become experts in a wide variety of mathematical disciplines.
IB Biology
• In depth study and analysis of a relevant science topic chosen by the students, evaluated in a variety of ways, including community forum.
• Scientific labs require students to do all planning procedures.
• Unique in depth studies of biological subjects such as human physiology and neurobiology and behavior with latitude to change options as needed to improve program.
IB Spanish
• Offers the students the opportunity to express what they have learned in other subject areas in another language.
• Students study world literature written by Spanish speaking authors.
• Students speak in target language exclusively and learn to speak in the target language by the end of coursework.
IB students outperform their peers on state assessments.
IB Diploma students have higher acceptance rates to colleges.
IB Diploma students perform better in post-secondary education than their peers.
IB standards are aligned with best practice in education and support effective teaching practices.
IB has a positive impact on the culture of a school.
Advantages with an IB Diploma
Preparation for college course workPriority Admissions to many
collegesAdvanced Placement CreditOpens Doors to Scholarships at
CollegesBuilds confidence &pride
Getting Into College
“There is no secret to getting in, deans say. Stop looking for a gimmick. Tune out the hype. Study hard. Take the toughest curriculum that you can. The heart of the application is-and always has been-one’s academic preparation.”
• Maura Singleton, UVA Magazine Fall 2006
Education Week Had This To Say About the IB Program:“It may be the best kept secret in high
school reform,” said Barmak Nassirian, the associate executive director of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, in Washington. The IB Program , he said, is generally regarded as “the gold standard of high school curriculum in admissions circles.”