IB 101a short course explaining

the elements of the IB DP toparents of current IB MYP Scholars

Preliminaries: IB Vocabulary

• IB = International Baccalaureate• DP = Diploma Programme, rigorous,

culminates with exams, grades 11-12• MYP = Middle Years Programme, encompasses

all 9th and 10th at Inderkum, a way of learning and approaching the world, emphasizes development along the Learner Profile

• Scholars = Those 9th and 10th graders who are taking on advanced/accelerated classes with the goal of taking DP courses

Current Events• The Personal Project is an individual, self-

directed project completed in grade 10.• It is not a part of a particular class but is

required for full completion of the MYP.• Students work with advisors to design their

projects around an area of interest: Pursue your passions!

• Progress is tracked through ManageBac, culminating in late May.

Current Events• MYP Scholars also complete a service learning

component. • We’re asking for 30 hours over two years (9th

and 10th), approximately 10 hours each school year and 10 over the summer.

• Students may use a broad range of activities to complete their service, similar to the expectations of CAS (to be explained below).

Where does it lead?• Students who successfully complete the

full course of Scholars studies, their Personal Projects and their Service Learning will be recognized for their accomplishments.

• There may be awards for particularly outstanding efforts.

• Now on to next year…

REQUIRED IB DP COURSES Students must take 3 HL & 3 SL, 1 from each category *some may take 4HL & 2SL Group 1: English Group 2: 2nd Language Group 3: History Group 4: Science Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: Arts or Elective

All Scholars and IB courses are a-g approved

THE IB HEXAGON

IB History of the Americas

HL

IB English HL

IB Math Studies SLIB Mathematics SLIB Mathematics HL

IB Art SL or HLIB Biology HL

IB ITGS SL or HL

IB Chemistry SL

IB Spanish SLIB French SL

IB Mandarin SL

MATH TRACKSo 9th Grade Scholars Geometry Advanced

Scholars Algebra 2 Advanced

o 10th Grade Scholars Algebra 2 AdvancedScholars Analysis/Trig Advanced

o 11th Grade IB Math Studies SL (“Studies”)IB Mathematics SL (“Math SL”)IB Mathematics HL (“Math HL,” titled AP Calculus)

o 12th Grade IB Math Studies SL Yr 2IB Mathematics SL Yr 2 (titled AP Calculus)IB Mathematics HL Yr 2

Which math class is right for my IB DP student?

o Math Studies – designed for students who will be taking college algebra and statistics. o Includes Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and beginning Calculuso General Guidelines

Students who are not pursuing Math/Science degrees

Scholars Algebra 2 B- and lower

Which math is right for my IB student?

o Math SL - designed for college majors that may require a year of Calculus such

as most science majors/pre-med

o General GuidelinesScholars Algebra 2 85%+Scholars Analysis/Trig B- and lower

Which math is right for my IB student?

o Math HL - designed for math intensive majors with multiple calculus and

above courses expected

o General GuidelinesScholars Analysis/Trig 85% +

SIXTH SUBJECTo IB Visual Art SL or HL o IB Biology HL

o Informational Technology in a Global Society - ITGS

CORE of the HEXAGON

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)o Semester 2 of Junior Year & Semester 1 of Senior Yearo Interdisciplinaryo Explores nature of knowledgeo Encourages appreciation of

cultural perspectiveso Assessed via oral presentation and paper responding to choice from a set of questions

EXTENDED ESSAYo Independent Research project,

topic of choiceo 4000 wordso Written between Junior

and Senior yearo With guidance from

faculty member

CASo Creativityo Actiono Service

o More later on CAS

EARNING THE IB DIPLOMAo Earn high school diploma in May;

notified of IB results in Julyo 6 subjects worth 1-7 points

each 3 higher level (HL) & 3 Standard Level OR

4 higher level (HL) & 2 Standard Levelo EE + TOK = 0 to 3 bonus pointso Diploma = min. 24 points

DETAILS FOR DIPLOMA

o No Exam Score of 1

o No Higher Level Score of 2

o CAS Requirements are met

o EE and TOK done and neither

score is E (failing)

Exams – IB/APo Students have the option of taking AP tests in addition to IB tests to ensure whatever university they attend will give the higher amount of awardable units.

AP Calculus AP English Language AP Biology AP Spanish/French

o Universities prefer and are more likely to recognize the rigor of IB than community college transfer credit when it comes to calculating university acceptance.

Grade Point Average GPAo Unweighted = average determined when

A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1

o Weighted = additional 1 point for every semester grade earned in IB and AP classes

A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 1

o IN HOUSE vs. College Admission GPA Colleges re-figure GPA; most give extra

weight for AP and IB classes

COORDINATOR’S ROLEo IB administrator

Quasi-guidance counselor for IB studentso Fulfill IBO procedural requirementso Conduct IB staff meetings o Coordinate IB eventso Monitor academic progresso Recruit incoming studentso Register 11th and 12th for IB examso Schedule/Coordinate/Administer IB examso Collaborate and coordinate with IB Counselorso Manage IB budgeto Address issues of malpractice of IB policieso Meet and counsel with IB students and parents

COORDINATOR TIPSo Acknowledge stresses of adolescence +

high school + rigorous programo Supportive but not intrusive while maintaining reasonable expectationso Tutoring: Monday – Thursdayo IHS IB Policies – cheating and lack of efforto Academic Probation if GPA below 2.75

COORDINATOR PEP TALKo The IB Diploma Programme has a long history of success measured in preparation for college and for life.o Admission is evidence of potential and capability. o IB is hard work, but what is achieved easily often is of less worth.o The full Diploma Programme is not for everyone. Certificates are a valid option.o A student should take on the maximum appropriate challenge.

Why be a Certificate Candidate?

o Take 1-5 DP Courses instead of all 6o Not required to do Core (TOK, EE, CAS) but will do Senior Projecto Students have flexibility to schedule according to their strengths, activities, obligations, and interestso Benefit from the increased rigor and writing demands of IB DPo May earn college units, particularly from HL courses

Your best measure is to look at your performance and level of comfort this year. DP will be like Scholars and more. Are you ready to build on this year’s schedule?

THE IB LEARNER PROFILEIB learners strive to be:o Inquirerso Knowledgeable o Thinkerso Communicators o Principledo Open-mindedo Caringo Risk-takerso Balancedo Reflective

CAS:Creativity,

Action, ServiceToward an Informed Heart

Purpose of CASTo develop students who are:o Reflective thinkers – they understand their own

strengths and limitations, identify goals and devise strategies for personal growth

o Willing to accept new challenges and new roleso Aware of themselves as members of communities

with responsibilities towards each other and the environment o Active participants in sustained, collaborative projectso Balanced – they enjoy and find significance in a range of

activities involving intellectual, artistic, physical, creative and emotional experiences

Creativityo Arts and other

experiences that involve thinking

o Designing and carrying out

service projects

Reflection

Action

o Physical exertion contributing to healthy lifestyle

o Can be merged with creativity in designing service projects (coaching young children, engaging senior citizens in activity, etc)

Reflection

Serviceo Unpaid & voluntary exchange that is a learning experience

o Increase community effectiveness in meeting needs

o Show respect for the dignity of others

Reflection

CAS MANTRAo Plano Doo Reflect

Many IB students find that participation in CAS sets them on their life path

Not CASo Any project or activity that is part of a courseo Any activity for which student receives a

grade, a reward, a paymento An activity in which a profit-seeking entity

makes money from student activity* Example: working for free for a dance studio that charges students a fee, even though “teacher” in unpaid

Not CASo Simple repetitive work over a long period of time

* OK to stamp mail for announcing the service you are rendering, but not OK to just put stamps on envelopes for hours at a time for a nonprofit. Learning should be taking place.

o Passive pursuits* Attending a play, for example, unless it clearly inspires work in a related activity where student is engaged as in seeing a famous actress perform the role the student will play in community theatre.

Not CASo Family dutyo Experience that only benefits the

studento Fund-raising activity without a

responsible adult in chargeo Any activity without a responsible adult

in chargeo Anything that divides the community

Deadlineso Begins with start of Junior year.o Continue logging and reflecting upon balanced

experiences that demonstrate substantial commitment (formerly 150 hours), including one sustained, collaborative activity.

o Evidence of 8 learning outcomes due in February before graduation.

o Records are maintained using ManageBac account (same place sophomores track their personal projects).

CAS Learning OutcomesAs a result of their CAS experience, there should be evidence that students have:

o Increased their awareness of their own strengths and areas for growtho Undertaken new challengeso Planned and initiated activitieso Worked collaboratively with otherso Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities o Engaged with issues of global importanceo Considered the ethical implications of their actionso Developed new skills

CAS DOCUMENTATIONo Web-based record keeping via ManageBac

* inderkum.managebac.com/login* Also used for Extended Essay & Theory of Knowledge, plus exam registrations* Yearly fee paid by district

o CAS hours and reflections are documented by students and reviewed by coordinators

APPLYING FOR COLLEGE

COLLEGE TIMETABLEIt’s never too early to begin college planning.

Holidays and summer breaks are great opportunities to visit colleges.

o Sophomores* If you are in Algebra 2, consider taking the SAT

as that is the highest math on that exam * Consider taking SAT Subject Tests in subjects in which you are particularly strong.

Junior Timetableo Fall

• Attend college fairs• Create list of colleges and universities that interest the student

o Spring• Register and take SAT and/or ACT (January – June).• Begin Service Academy and ROTC application process – Spring.

Students will need to a congressional nomination for Academies• Register and take two-three SAT Subject tests in areas of strength

related to prospective majors• Consider taking relevant AP exams • Visit prospective colleges

Senior Timetableo Summer

* Visit prospective colleges* Attend Summer Seminar at Service Academies* SAT and/or ACT preparation* Create list of college and universities with admission deadlines* Begin completing college applications and writing application essays

o Fall* Register and take SAT an/-or ACT if necessary* Meet with IB Counselor to discuss college choices * Request teacher letters of recommendations* Complete and submit all college applications (Thanksgiving) * Register for IB Exams

TIME MANAGEMENT

IB is not easy, but not impossible!

IB 101

Q & A

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