Year Year 22 of a Four Year Plan of a Four Year Plan

FutureFuture

ISM Graduation RequirementsISM Graduation Requirements(MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year(MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year

SUBJECT MIN. REQUIRED # of CREDITS

English 4

Math 2

Science 2

Social Studies 2

Modern Languages 2

Fine & Performing Arts 2

Physical Education 2

Wellness 1/2

IT/Computer Literacy 1/2

Electives 6

TOTAL 23

After Grade 9?After Grade 9?(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)(WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED)

SUBJECT CREDITS OBTAINED

CREDITS REMAINING

English (4) 1 3

Math (2) 1 1

Science (2) 1 1

Social Studies (2) 1 1

Modern Languages (2) 1 1

Fine & Performing Arts (2)

1 1

Physical Education (2) 1 1

Wellness (1/2) 1/2 0

IT/Computer Literacy (1/2)

1/2 0

Electives (6) 0 6

TOTAL 8 15

Diploma Options at ISMDiploma Options at ISM

IB Diploma + ISM High School Diploma

Partial IB Diploma+ ISM High School Diploma

ISM High School Diploma

Most Rigorous Offered

Least Rigorous Offered

(still challenging)

International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate 101101“The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an

academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond.” (www.ibo.org)

“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 Lewis, Director of Undergraduate Admission, Harvard University

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

— Marilee Jones, Former Director of Undergraduate Admission, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

What is the IB Diploma Program?What is the IB Diploma Program?6 subjects required3 subjects at the

higher level (HL)3 subjects at the

standard level (SL)1 subject each from

groups 1-5 and a sixth subject (from any group)

Completion of the EE, CAS, ToK requirements

Partial IB DiplomaPartial IB DiplomaSome students might not need or want to do the

full IB DiplomaIt is possible for students to study one or more IB

subjects (with the rest of their subjects chosen from ISM non-IB offerings)

All IB subjects are studied for 2 yearsAn IB certificate is awarded for each IB subject

completed successfully (you must complete all internal and external requirements)

An IB certificate student does not have to comply with the same rules for the six group choices

Choose one or more subjects from any group, and study it/them at any level

Why do a Partial IB Diploma?Why do a Partial IB Diploma?Exposure to the challenging and rigorous IB

curriculum (in that subject)Colleges will look favorably to any IB

certificates you take/achieveYou will be more prepared for your university

level coursesA good result in an IB subject will often result

in you receiving advanced placement (in that subject)

ISM HS DiplomaISM HS DiplomaThe ISM HS Diploma is a widely recognized

HS DiplomaNot many Non-IB courses at ISM (Gr. 11/12)The number of students only taking the ISM

Diploma is quite smallWhile it is not the most rigorous program we

have at ISM, it is appropriate and accepted for university/college placement in the U.S.

What should I know now?What should I know now?It is quite possible a grade 9 student has no idea

(yet) what they want to take in Grade 11 and 12Some decisions students make now can impact

future options (IB choices/Post-secondary)Some IB subjects have pre-requisitesCertain subjects (as a result of their strict pre-

requisites) require some special care & attention by students/parents during the course selection process

Course FlowCourse FlowGrade 9Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10

IB Subject Flow (English)IB Subject Flow (English)

IB Subject Flow (ESL Students)IB Subject Flow (ESL Students)

IB Subject Flow (Math)IB Subject Flow (Math)

Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance and teacher recommendations

IB Subject Flow (Science)IB Subject Flow (Science)Integrated Science 2 is

designed to best prepare you for IB Science at the standard (SL) level

Any of the full year science classes in grade 10 (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) are designed to best prepare you for IB Science at the high (HL) level

IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)IB Subject Flow (Modern Lang.)Students are expected

to continue to their modern language from grade 9 into grade 10.

Colleges prefer that students stick with one language.

Mandarin 2 (grade 9)

Mandarin 3 (grade 10)

Other AdviceOther AdvicePhysical Education Choice

Lifetime Activities

Team Sports

Personal Fitness

Dance (appropriate level- subject to audition)

Other Advice?Other Advice?Fine & Performing Arts BlockIf you are planning to do an IB Group 6 Arts (Art,

Film, Theater and/or Design Technology) in grade 11/12, we recommend that you take Explore Art, Explore Film, Explore Theater and/or Advanced Design Technology in grade 10.

Your ElectiveYou are able to choose any ISM course that is offered

to Grade 10’s (such as another language, the NEW semestered IT classes, another science class* etc.)

Computer Programming Pre IB (Grade 10) IB Computer Science (Grade 11)

What colleges want to see?What colleges want to see?They want to see that you are challenging

yourself to the best of your ability with the courses you select.

They want to see the best possible grades you are capable of achieving.

This allows them to “predict” how successful you could be at their college.

They want to see a well rounded individual that contributes to their high school and community.

Before Course Selection?Before Course Selection?Reflect on what courses you want to take

Talk to your parents

Talk to your teachers

Talk to your counselor

When in doubt, ask questions

Actual Course Selection?Actual Course Selection?WhenThe week of February 24-28, 2014

WhereAn assigned class during the week

HowMr. Ayling and Mr. McQueen will walk you

through the process…

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