International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Cardinal Carter Catholic High School.

International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeDiploma Programme

Cardinal Carter Cardinal Carter

Catholic High SchoolCatholic High School

The Aim of the IB ProgrammeThe Aim of the IB Programme

The aim of the IB Programme is to The aim of the IB Programme is to develop internationally minded people develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful help to create a better and more peaceful world.world.

IB: An Education for LifeIB: An Education for Life

Founded in 1968 for internationally mobile students

Focus on whole person International perspective Responsible citizenship Critical and compassionate thinkers Respectful of other cultures and attitudes

The Learner ProfileThe Learner Profile InquirersInquirers KnowledgeableKnowledgeable ThinkersThinkers CommunicatorsCommunicators PrincipledPrincipled Open-mindedOpen-minded CaringCaring Risk-TakersRisk-Takers BalancedBalanced ReflectiveReflective

The International Baccalaureate Community

Community of 3400 affiliated schools world-wide in 141 countries

Over 900,000 students world-wide

There are 55 schools in Ontario offering the DP Programme

Cardinal Carter is a member of IB Schools of Ontario (IBSO)

The IB Diploma ProgrammeThe IB Diploma Programme

Grp 2: Language Acquisition:

French

Grp 5: Mathematics

Math SL

Math Studies

Grp4: Sciences

Chemistry

Physics

Biology

Grp 6: Arts & Electives

Group 1: Language and Literature

Grp 3: Individuals & Society

HistoryEconomics*

The Core of the IB ProgrammeThe Core of the IB Programme

• • Theory of KnowledgeTheory of Knowledge•• Creativity, Action, ServiceCreativity, Action, Service

• • Extended EssayExtended Essay

The Central ElementsThe Central Elements• • Theory of Knowledge (TOK)Theory of Knowledge (TOK)Focus on Connection between disciplines and the ways of ‘knowing’.

•• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)Experiential Learning

• • Extended Essay (EE)Extended Essay (EE)4000 word essay in a subject of the student’s choice Develops independent research and writing skills expected by universities

What is the IB Programme?What is the IB Programme?

-academically challenging -academically challenging

-balanced programme-balanced programme

-final examinations -final examinations

-prepares students for success at university-prepares students for success at university

-taught over 2 years -taught over 2 years

-gained recognition & respect from the -gained recognition & respect from the world's leading universities.world's leading universities.

The Diploma ProgrammeThe Diploma Programme

3 subjects: 3 subjects: Higher Level (HL) Higher Level (HL)

240 hours240 hours

3 subjects: 3 subjects: Standard Level (SL) Standard Level (SL) 150 hours150 hours

Core Elements: TOK, EE, CASCore Elements: TOK, EE, CAS

Academic FoundationsAcademic FoundationsTimetableTimetable

GRADE 9GRADE 9Congregated classes:Congregated classes:• • English (ENG 1D7)English (ENG 1D7)•• French (FSF 1D7)French (FSF 1D7)•• Science (SNC 1D7)Science (SNC 1D7)•• Mathematics (MPM 1D7)Mathematics (MPM 1D7)•• Geography (CGC 1D1)Geography (CGC 1D1)•• Religion (HRE 1O7)Religion (HRE 1O7)

GRADE 10GRADE 10Congregated classes:Congregated classes:•• English (ENG 2D7)English (ENG 2D7)•• French (FSF 2D7)French (FSF 2D7)•• Science (SNC 2D7)Science (SNC 2D7)•• Mathematics Mathematics (MPM 2D7 & MCR 3U7)(MPM 2D7 & MCR 3U7)•• History (CHC 2D7)History (CHC 2D7)•• World Religion (HRT 3M7)World Religion (HRT 3M7)

IB – Sample Timetable Grade 11IB – Sample Timetable Grade 11

Semester 1Semester 1 Semester 2Semester 2

English HLEnglish HL Chemistry HLChemistry HL

French SLFrench SL French SLFrench SL

Math SLMath SL Bio./ Phys. SL Bio./ Phys. SL

History HLHistory HL TOKTOK

IB – Sample Timetable Grade 12IB – Sample Timetable Grade 12

Semester 1Semester 1 Semester 2Semester 2

English HLEnglish HL English HLEnglish HL

History HLHistory HL History HLHistory HL

Chemistry HL Chemistry HL Chemistry HLChemistry HL

Math SLMath SL Bio./ Phys. SLBio./ Phys. SL

University RecognitionUniversity Recognition

Universities around the world recognize Universities around the world recognize the unique characteristics of the IB the unique characteristics of the IB Diploma Programme students and the way Diploma Programme students and the way in which the programme helps to prepare in which the programme helps to prepare the students for university education.the students for university education.

University RecognitionUniversity Recognition

““IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB programme correlates well with Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Programme on the credentials of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.”transcript.”

Marilyn McGrath Lewis

Assistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard UniversityAssistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard University

University RecognitionUniversity Recognition “ “McGill has enthusiastically recruited IB students McGill has enthusiastically recruited IB students

for over two decades. Even today, when for over two decades. Even today, when reviewing an application from an IB diploma reviewing an application from an IB diploma candidate our admission officers can be assured candidate our admission officers can be assured of the candidate’s strong and broad-based of the candidate’s strong and broad-based academic preparation. As a member of the academic preparation. As a member of the College and University Recognition Taskforce, I College and University Recognition Taskforce, I can attest to the respected position of the IB can attest to the respected position of the IB diploma at prestigious universities throughout diploma at prestigious universities throughout North America.”North America.”

Kim BartlettKim BartlettDirector of admissions, McGill UniversityDirector of admissions, McGill University

IB Marking & ConversionsIB Marking & Conversions Grades of 1-7 are awarded in each of the subject areas.Grades of 1-7 are awarded in each of the subject areas.

EnglishEnglish 77 FrenchFrench 77 HistoryHistory 77 ScienceScience 77 MathMath 77 Arts or ElectivesArts or Electives 77 TOK & EETOK & EE 3 points3 points

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Perfect ScorePerfect Score 45 points45 points

IBSO Conversion ChartsIBSO Conversion Charts

IB Level IB Level Ontario %Ontario %

77 96 - 10096 - 100

66 90 - 9690 - 96

55 80 - 8980 - 89

44 70 - 7970 - 79

33 60 - 6960 - 69

22 50 – 5950 – 59

11 <49 <49

Cardinal Carter IB ResultsCardinal Carter IB Results

Average points by candidates:Average points by candidates: 3333

33 points on DP equivalency: 33 points on DP equivalency: 90%90%

Cardinal Carter IB ResultsCardinal Carter IB Results

Highest diploma points awarded:Highest diploma points awarded:4242

42 points on DP equivalency:42 points on DP equivalency:98%98%

Best in the WorldBest in the World

Subject AreaSubject Area Perfect Score of 7Perfect Score of 7(out of 11 Candidates last year)(out of 11 Candidates last year)

MathMath 22

ChemistryChemistry 11

PhysicsPhysics 22

FrenchFrench 11

Our Fantastic IB ResultsOur Fantastic IB Results

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English HL French SL History HL ChemistryHL

Physics SL Biology SL Math SL

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IB Grad TestimonialsIB Grad Testimonials

Karin, U of Guelph, Human KineticsKarin, U of Guelph, Human Kinetics

The transfer credits are a huge benefit! Thanks The transfer credits are a huge benefit! Thanks to my three transfer credits, I can finish to my three transfer credits, I can finish university half a semester earlier.university half a semester earlier.

IB has taught me exceptional time management IB has taught me exceptional time management skills. As an IB student, I worked 3 days a skills. As an IB student, I worked 3 days a week, I had time to go to the gym every day, week, I had time to go to the gym every day, and I belonged to school councils. and I belonged to school councils.

What Our Graduates Say…What Our Graduates Say…

Jennifer, Queen’s University, EngineeringJennifer, Queen’s University, Engineering

IB gave me such an advantage at University! IB gave me such an advantage at University! It allowed me to transition smoothly since It allowed me to transition smoothly since most of what I am learning now is a review of most of what I am learning now is a review of my Math, Physics and Chemistry IB courses.my Math, Physics and Chemistry IB courses.

More CommentsMore Comments

Michael, University of Waterloo, Michael, University of Waterloo, EngineeringEngineering

The time management skills developed in the The time management skills developed in the programme have helped me immensely in programme have helped me immensely in keeping on top of university assignments.keeping on top of university assignments.

Benefits of IBBenefits of IB Romayne, U of T, Social Sc. HumanitiesRomayne, U of T, Social Sc. Humanities

The EE truly refined my skills as a writer and The EE truly refined my skills as a writer and now my university papers seem like a “cake now my university papers seem like a “cake walk”.walk”.

Application to Gr. 9 Cardinal Carter Application to Gr. 9 Cardinal Carter Academic Foundations Academic Foundations

(Preparation for IB)(Preparation for IB)

Statement of Intent Statement of Intent Final Gr. 7 Report Card & most recent Final Gr. 7 Report Card & most recent

Grade 8 Report CardGrade 8 Report Card CAT 4 TestCAT 4 Test

Selection ProcessSelection ProcessSuccessful candidates must demonstrate:Successful candidates must demonstrate:

• • AAcademic skillscademic skills

• • G & E Learning Skills on Report CardsG & E Learning Skills on Report Cards

• • Solid score on CAT 4 TestSolid score on CAT 4 Test

Special IB Programme Fee Special IB Programme Fee

Grade 9 Grade 9 $100.00$100.00 Grade 10 Grade 10 $300.00$300.00 Grade 11 Grade 11 $1000.00$1000.00 Grade 12 Grade 12 $1000.00$1000.00

Fees are due with the submission of the Course Fees are due with the submission of the Course Selection sheet for the following year and are Selection sheet for the following year and are non-refundable after November 1non-refundable after November 1stst of each of each school year.school year.

Special IB Programme FeeSpecial IB Programme Fee

Fees defrays cost of:Fees defrays cost of:

Professional developmentProfessional development Student examination feesStudent examination fees Courier & postal chargesCourier & postal charges Annual IB School RegistrationAnnual IB School Registration Student SupportsStudent Supports

Student Activity Fee: $100Student Activity Fee: $100 All students attending Cardinal CarterAll students attending Cardinal Carter Assists to cover:Assists to cover:

• YearbookYearbook• Student AgendaStudent Agenda• LocksLocks• Student GovernmentStudent Government• Religion RetreatsReligion Retreats• Student Conferences Student Conferences • Orientation ActivitiesOrientation Activities• Guest speakersGuest speakers

Cardinal Carter C.H.S.Cardinal Carter C.H.S.Important DatesImportant Dates

CAT4 Testing date: November 30, 2013CAT4 Testing date: November 30, 2013

IB Statement of Intent, required documents IB Statement of Intent, required documents

& test fees: November 21 , 2013& test fees: November 21 , 2013

For further information please check For further information please check the Cardinal Carter school website at the Cardinal Carter school website at

http://[email protected]://[email protected]

Gain a solid Academic Foundation Gain a solid Academic Foundation at Cardinal Carter C. H. S. at Cardinal Carter C. H. S.