parent university 3 october 2019 425-456-7234 cairnst@bsd405

Parent University3 October 2019

Teresa Cairns425-456-7234

cairnst@bsd405.org

Traditional IB DiplomaGrades 11-12

Two distinct but overlapping IB Programs at Interlake

Gifted IB DiplomaGrades 10-11

The IB Diploma 3-4 Higher level courses (HL)

2-3 Standard level courses (SL)

Six exams completed by May, 2nd diploma year

24 total points to earn IB Diploma (score 1-7 per exam)

Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay up to 3 points

Diploma Year One Learning and growing!

Balance homework and social life

One-year or two-year course?

Due dates are closer than they appear!

Internal assessments

Extended essay topic choice/question/materials

Theory of Knowledge class (ToK)

Creativity, activity and service (CAS)

Family and student expectations – why are we doing this?

Higher Level (HL) – To complete an HL assessment, students must take a 2-year sequence of courses with content from the IB syllabus

Standard Level (SL) – To complete an SL assessment, students may 1) complete a 2-year sequence of courses with content from the IB syllabus or 2) complete a 1-year course specifically designed to meet SL syllabus requirements.

Students may complete an SL assessment in a class preparing them for HL

Level of Assessment

Major tasks Year 1 Literature and Lang/Lit written tasks – should be drafted,

revised and kept to upload next year Orals – English and 2nd language: later this year and

conducted on campus during school day Science: school-wide group 4 Begin recording service hours: roll-out is Oct. 23th after

school in the theater with Karen Roper Excellent organization and study skills

School-wide Outlook calendar for teachers to work together on major due dates

Second semester Begin Theory of Knowledge class

Begin the Extended Essay research process

Begin forming service learning group based on common interest and community need

SL exams in May – your child may have 0, 1 or 2

We are meeting with all of them!

“How do you know what you claim to know?”

The search for valid and reliable knowledge.

The skills and knowledge to use and question the methodologies for any subject student’s learn.

Ways of knowing: memory, imagination, reason, emotion, intuition, sense perception, faith, language.

Assessments: 1600 word essay and a group presentation; due in Jan. of Year 2

Theory of KnowledgeAn approach to learning

ToK… Prescribed titles – samples from last year

The qualify of knowledge is best measured by how many people accept it. Discuss using two areas of knowledge.

The production of knowledge is always a collaborative task and never solely a product of the individual. Discuss using two areas of knowledge.

To develop independent research and writing skills expected by universities and to investigate a topic of special interest within the 27 IB subject areas

-4,000 words-DUE January, 2nd Diploma year and send directly to IB-Support: Adult mentor from Interlake, Megan Bennett in library, Bellevue district resources, UW libraries, the IB office, ToK teachers…-Calendared check-ins and due dates-Student: 40 hours, three reflections along the way-Mentor: 3-4 hours, viva voce and final reflection with predicated score

The Extended Essay

Creativity, activity and service (CAS) – approx. 150 hrs/2 years Karen Roper, 24 hours each week, T-Th

ManageBac: online CAS hour organizer

Individual and group oriented service learning

Can be used for the Bellevue SD 40 hour req. BUT hours earned as an underclassman do NOT count

Identify strengths and areas for growth

Show commitment to community

Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions

Oct 23th – we meet with all first years to cover

CAS examples @ Interlake

Renewable Powering Systems – developing a handheld electrical generator for renewable energy

Social Harmony – Working to establish a sister school in Liberia and raising funds for school transportation

Green Team – pitching the use of reducing waste through composting to Bellevue School District

Exams this year?Only SL, max of two

Must: Design Tech SL, Environment Systems and Societies SL, Psychology SL, French lang/lit SL,

Chem SL2

Should: Chinese and Spanish lang/lit SL, Biology SL (if only taking for one year), Math SL2

Can: Business and Management SL, Film SL, Art SL –these can also be taken year 2 as an HL

-Stay on top of all course work and tests

-Complete a research project for every IB exam subject

-Register for SL exams now – if needed

-Complete ToK, Extended Essay and CAS-no failing

conditions

-Earn a min of 24 exam points (4 or higher on each IB

exam)

-HL in strongest subjects

The Diploma Bottom Line

Meeting with students…

October 23 – All first year students have a mandatory CAS meeting after school with Mrs. Roper

Stay in touch…

IB deadlines and documents posted on Interlake website.

Volunteer in May! Love to have you come assist during our exam season.

Talk to your child about EE interests – local is wonderful.

Questions…