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AURORA HIGH PCFNOVEMBER 2011

10:00 A.M. ROOM 92:ADVANCED PLACEMENT &

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

INFORMATION NIGHT

AP®

TODAY’S AGENDA Welcome What is AP?

-History, Courses Offered & Assessments

What is IB?-History, Courses Offered & Assessments

Benefits of the AP and IB Diploma Programs

Upcoming Important Dates/Events

WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)?

Collaborative effort among motivated students, dedicated teachers and committed high schools, colleges and universities

Established in 1955 66% of US high schools participate in AP More than 1,000 schools in 110 countries Students take college-level courses and

exams Chance to earn college credit or placement

AP COURSES

Courses developed by committee of college faculty & AP teachers

Each AP course covers the breadth of information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course.

Course content determined by AP; teachers have discretion as to how they present it.

Some AP courses require meeting outside of the school day.

AP AT AHS – 16 OFFERINGS U.S. History Biology Calculus AB Chemistry Computer Science Economics English Literature &

Composition Language &

Composition (2012)

Human Geography (2012)

Music Theory Physics B Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art US Government

AP ASSESSMENT One external assessment given: AP

exam At AHS students enrolled in AP

coursework must take the AP exam on designated date in May

Exams consist of multiple-choice questions and a free-response section

AP SCORES

Exams are graded by university professors and AP teachers across the country

Score ranges 1-5 Score of 3 is considered passing

COLLEGE CREDIT & PLACEMENT POLICIES

Each institution establishes its own credit/placement policy

Some grant college credit depending on exam score

Some allow advancement to higher level courses depending on exam score

ADMISSION TO AP COURSES Consider past academic performance in

same subject courses Talk to AP teacher about expectations

and workload Consult with counselor about

advisability of taking AP Consider other time commitments

beyond the classroom Request AP course on scheduling form

WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM (IB)?

Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a not-for-profit educational system promoting peace and understanding among cultures

Although the first IB schools were private, now more than one half of the IB world schools are public.

Majority of the IB schools are in the United States (15 Diploma Programs in Ohio).

WHY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION? 9/11 Commission leaders Lee Hamilton

and Thomas Kean state that, “the U.S. cannot conduct itself effectively in a competitive international environment when our most educated citizens lack minimal exposure to, and understanding of, the world beyond US borders.” –The Christian Science Monitor

THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IS…• a challenging two-

year programme of international education

• taken in the junior and senior years of high school

• intends to create well rounded students

• promotes a global vision.

The IB Curriculum

IB HEXAGON INCLUDES SIX SUBJECT GROUPS

Group 1: Language A1 (English) Group 2: Language B (Second

Language) Group 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: Experimental Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts/Electives

Must study one subject from each group

HIGHER LEVEL COURSES

2-year sequence Must have 3 HL courses Subjects offered

English A1 Biology History of the Americas Visual Arts

STANDARD LEVEL COURSES One year long Must study 3 at SL Subjects offered

French, Spanish Chemistry, Physics Math

(Exception: 2 year sequence) Visual Arts Music

Core Requirements

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service

EXTENDED ESSAY Independent research paper (limited to 4000

words) Acquaints diploma candidates with kind of

writing skills and research expected in college

Opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest

Recommended time: 40 hours of research and writing

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (TOK)

100 hours spanning two years

Interdisciplinary requirement

Explores nature of knowledge across the disciplines

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Stimulates critical

thinking Encourages an

appreciation of other cultural perspectives

Develop ability to analyze evidence

Develop awareness of subjective and ideological biases

CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE (CAS)

150 hours required over 2 years 50 hours in each area Fosters students’ awareness and

appreciation of life outside the academic arena

CREATIVITY – 50 HOURS

Interpreted broadly: arts activities

Creativity could also be shown in designing and implementing service programs

ACTION – 50 HOURS Participation in individual or team

sports Taking part in expeditions, local and

international projects

SERVICE – 50 HOURS Community and social

service activities Must not receive

payment for service Examples: helping

students with special needs, hospital volunteer, homeless shelter, tutoring

Assessments: Internal and

External

INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS Internal assessment is carried out by

teachers Work required is part of the IB course

of study Teacher grades the work based on

rubric Teacher grades are moderated by

outside examiners Accounts for 20-25% of IB score

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS Some are conducted and overseen by

teachers, but marked externally by examiners

Final IB examinations are assessed by some 5000 examiners around the world

Criterion based (results are determined by performance against set standards)

Accounts for 75-80% of IB score

Benefits of the AP and IB Diploma Programs

AP®

AP/IB SIMILARITIES College level courses Higher expectations More reading/writing Weighted grades Exit exams Possible college credits Students Demonstrate College

Readiness upon completion

STUDENTS TAKING AP & IB

Are well-prepared for the college experience Have fewer transition issues academically Have an edge in college admission process Can possibly qualify for scholarships Can possibly earn college credit Are sometimes placed in advanced college

courses Have access to world’s leading universities

ALL STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR IB/AP CLASSES ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE END OF COURSE EXAMS.

IB FEES AP FEES Current fees paid directly to

IBO are: Registration fee $141 Subject fee $96 per

subject (times 6 if the entire programme is done) = $576

Total $717*

*The Aurora Board of Education pays 1/3 of these costs and the family pays the remaining 2/3 of the cost.

Student Fees range from $20-$50 depending on the AP course a student is signed up to take.

Exam Fee = $87 The Aurora Board of

Education pays 1/3 of the test cost and the family pays the remaining 2/3 of the cost.

EXPERTS WHO WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 11/15

Monika Biro- AP Biology Instructor & Former IB Biology HL Instructor, and AP Test Grader

Conni Hilston- Language A1 English HL Instructor & AP Language Arts Instructor (2012)

Gayle Lewis- AP & IB Spanish Instructor Chris Miley- AHS Counselor & AP Coordinator Josh Rakow- AP Calculus Instructor & Former IB

Math SL Instructor Kevin Wilcox- IB Coordinator, TOK & History of the

Americas HL Instructor, and IB Test Grader

FOR MORE INFORMATION The Advance Placement Courses

www.collegeboard.com AP College Search:

http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp 

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programwww.ibo.org

Colleges Accepting AP/IB Courses via Princeton HShttp://www.princeton.k12.oh.us/HighSchool.cfm?subpage=416

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES/EVENTS 11/3 & 11/10- Senior Announcements, Caps & Gown Orders taken

during lunch 11/3 & 11/9- Parent Conferences 5:30-8:30 p.m. 11/4 First Quarter Grades Officially Posted on PIV (7:40 a.m.) 11/7 & 11/8- No School for Students 11/15- AP/IB Information Night (7:00 p.m.) 11/16- Fall Sports Awards (7:00 p.m.) 11/17- PLAN test for Sophomores 11/18- AHS Bloodmobile 11/18 & 11/19- Fall Play: “You Can’t Take it with You” 11/21- Parent/Student College Planning Night (7:00 p.m.) 11/23-11/25- No School (Thanksgiving Break) 11/28- Board of Education Meeting (7:00 p.m.) 12/1- AHS PCF at 10:00 a.m.