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Informational Meeting, October 22, 2007
Planning with the IB Diploma in Mind
The International Baccalaureate
Continuum
The Two year IB Diploma Pathway
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Four Year Pathway Planning for the IB Diploma
Agenda
8:00pm- 8:30 pm, RMHS Auditorium
Review the MYP to DP Continuum pathway
Review Diploma program requirements
Preview DP courses – how to make choices, decisions…
Considering the difference between Aptitude, Inclination, and
Interest
Suggestions for tackling scheduling challenges and setting up IB
Diploma course plans
Looking Ahead – next steps in the pathway decision
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Reminder -- the Middle Years Programme Model
The curriculum contains eight subject groups and a core of three parts.
five core subjects at the
Magnet course level
Choice of elective subjects
at Magnet course
level/open programming at
the school.
All three parts of the core.
Students study EIGHT
subjects concurrently:
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Revisiting the Diploma Programme Model for advanced planning
The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.
three subjects at
higher level
(240 hours each).
three subjects at standard
level
(150 hours each).
all three parts of the
CORE.
Students study SIX
Subjects concurrently:
IB Diploma Program
Components & IB Scores Possible
IB English 1-7
IB World Language 1-7
IB History 1-7
IB Science 1-7
IB Math 1-7
IB Art or other IB Elective 1-7
At least 3 but no more than 4 subjects
must be completed at Higher Level (HL).
Only 6 IB subjects – one in each of these
subjects - may contribute to the IB
Diploma total score.
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)A-E
Extended Essay (EE) A-E
See matrix below for how ToK and EE
grades of A-E contribute to 3 additional
points toward the IB Diploma total score.
Creativity-Action-Service (CAS)
CAS is pass/fail; CAS requirements are
either met or not met (no numerical or
letter score)
Key Reminders:
HL – “Higher Level”
SL – “Standard Level”
Points & Conditions Necessary to Successfully Earn the IB Diploma
An IB score must have been awarded for each of the six IB Diploma subjects, ToK, and
the Extended Essay.
(Student must not have any scores of “N” – meaning “no score awarded” – due to
malpractice or failure to submit an assessment component.)
CAS requirements must be met.
Student must have a score of D or higher in both Theory of Knowledge and the
Extended Essay (no E score).
Student must earn at least 24 total points.
(45 total pts. possible – 42 from IB subjects + 3 from ToK/EE, see matrix below)
o The student must earn a total of at least 12 points in HL subjects
(for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest HL grades will
count toward this total).
o Students who take 3 HL and 3 SL subjects must earn
at least 9 points total in the SL classes.
o Students who take 4 HL and 2 SL subjects must earn
at least 5 points total in the SL classes.
The student must earn a 2 or higher in all subjects (no scores of 1).
o There may be no more than two scores of 2, overall.
o There may be no more than three scores of 3 or lower, overall.
The above requirements relate to the official scores the student earns from the IB, these
requirements are set by the International Baccalaureate and are for the IB diploma not the
State of Maryland Diploma. IB Scores and IB Diploma results are available to students in
early July after their senior year.
Summary of IB Diploma Attainment Requirements
PLANNING AHEAD WITHIN THE IB PROGRAM
Requirements for the IB Diploma:
Study of six disciplines with acceptable scores on one examination from each group.
Minimum of 3 examinations at Higher Level and maximum of 4 at Higher Level
Maximum of 3 examinations at Standard Level and minimum of 2 at Standard Level
Completion of Extended Essay
Completion of Theory of Knowledge 1 and 2
Completion of Creativity, Activity, and Service requirements.
SL Exams(up to 2 in grade 11; may take more in grade 12)
HL Exams(up to 4 in grade 12 only)
1.
2.
3. (May choose to take only 2)
1. English
2.
3.
4. (May choose to take only 3)
Proposal for a 6th Subject Diploma Attainment Exam Plan:
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How well is the diploma recognized by
universities?The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.
The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to
gain recognition for the IB diploma:
Direct online access for university admissions officers and government officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers
A database of university admission policies on the IB website
Recognition in over 100 countries
Recognition by over 2,000 universities
Most universities offer scholarships and advanced entrance status for IB students
For MORE information:
http://www.ibo.org/recognition
Facts
Analysis
Application
Memorization
Synthesis
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Who is most ready for the IB DP?
Tenth grade students who meet the following general guidelines:
Completion of at least level 3 of French, Spanish, or Chinese by the end of grade 10 or fluency in one of these languages*
Completion of at least Algebra 2 by the conclusion of grade 10.
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (includes 1st semester of 10th grade)
Students who complete the interest survey
Bottom Line? “when there is a will there is a way”
Things to think about… Resiliency
Comfort in new situations
Confidence
Open Mindedness
Commitments during and outside of school
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Time Line
Complete the IB Interest Survey and submit to the Magnet Office, Room 200. The deadline for the Interest letter is December 21, 2016.
Timeline for Program Entry
November 30th DP informational meeting
December 5th and 6th Student to student informational sessions at lunch
December 21st Letter of Interest/Interest Survey is due
January 20th Student notification
January 26th Registration meeting for rising Junior students & Parents
January 30th – Feb 1st Meeting with students to confirm course decisions
February 17th Confirmation of pathway decision
Subject Group Magnet DP Course Offered Exam Offered (SL/HL)
Group 1
Studies in Language and Literature
IB English 1/2 HL
Group 2
Language Acquisition
Spanish, French, or Chinese Level 5 SL
Spanish, French, or Chinese Level 6 HL
Spanish, French, or Chinese Level 7 HL - Bilingual
Group 3
Individuals and Societies
IB History 1/2 HL
IB Psychology SL
IB Economics SL
IB Social Anthropology SL
IB Philosophy SL
IB Global Politics SL
Group 4
Experimental Sciences
IB Biology SL or HL
IB Chemistry SL or HL
IB Physics SL or HL
IB Environmental Systems and Societies SL
Computer Science – prerequisite AP CP SL or HL
Group 5
Mathematics
IB Math Studies SL
IB Math Standard level SL
IB Higher Level Math HL
Group 6
The Arts
IB Film SL or HL
IB Art and Design – Prerequisite Arts and Culture SL or HL
IB Advanced Music – Prerequisite AP Music SL or HL
IB Theater SL or HL
A second group 2 subject (language) SL or HL
A second group 3 subject (social studies) SL
A second group 4 subject (science) SL or HL
Name: Jazzel Moore
Activities SGA Volleyball Manager Teen Court Souper Kitchen Halls of RM Red Cross Club
IB Tests: IB English HL IB Math Studies SL IB History HL IB French SL IB Biology HL IB Philosophy SL
AP Tests: AP European History AP US Government
9th Grade Honors English Honors French 2 Honors US History Honors Algebra 1 Honors Matter & Energy Photography PE
10th Grade Honors English Honors French 3 AP US Government Geometry Honors Biology Foundations of Tech Health / PE
11th Grade IB English IB French 3 IB History Honors Algebra 2 IB Biology IB TOK 1 AIDE
12th Grade IB English IB French 4 IB History IB Math Studies IB Biology IB TOK2/ Comp. Religions
IB Philosophy
Name: Jean Espinosa
Activities People to People Traveling Program National French Honor Society National Art Honor Socieity Rockville City Mentoring Program Club soccer RM Varsity Soccer Mobile DJ
IB Tests IB English HL IB Math Studies SL IB History HL IB French SL IB Art HL IB Chemistry SL
AP Tests: AP European History AP Literature AP French AP Calculus
9th Grade Honors English Honors French 2 Honors US History Honors Geometry Honors Matter & Energy Drawing & Design 1 PE
10th Grade Honors English Honors French 3 AP US Government Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology Drawing & Design 2 Health / PE
11th Grade IB English IB French 4 IB History IB Precalculus IB Chemistry IB TOK 1 IB Art
12th Grade IB English IB French 5 IB History IB Math Studies Honors Physics IB TOK2/ PE
IB Art
Name: Oscar Saywell
Activities Black Maskers Shakespeare Club Plan International USA Testostertones Archaeology Club Improv Cub Internship Job at Kumon Tutoring
IB Tests IB English HL IB Mathematics SL IB History HL IB Spanish SL IB Biology HL IB Chemistry SL
AP Tests: AP English Language AP Biology AP English Literature AP BC Calculus AP US Government AP European History AP Environmental Science
9th Grade Honors English Honors Spanish 2 Honors US History Honors Geometry Honors Biology Photography PE
10th Grade Honors English Honors Spanish 3 AP US Government Honors Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry Intro Engineering Design Production & Performance
11th Grade IB English IB Spanish 4 IB History IB Precalculus IB Chemistry IB TOK 1 IB Theater
12th Grade IB English IB Spanish 5 IB History AP Statistics IB Anthropology IB TOK2/ Latin Am. Studies
IB Theater
Name: Oluwadara Sontan
Activities SGA Delegate JV/ Varsity Cheerleading JV/ Varsity Outdoor Track Souper Kitchen Club Salt & Light Club Minority Scholars Program Common Grounds National Honor Society
IB Tests IB English HL IB Mathematics SL IB History HL IB French SL IB Biology HL IB Chemistry SL
AP Tests: AP US Government AP English Literature AP European History
9th Grade Honors English Honors French 3 Honors US History Honors Geometry Honors Biology Orchestra PE
10th Grade Honors English Honors French 4 AP US Government Honors Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry Orchestra Found. of Technology
11th Grade IB English IB French 5 IB History IB Precalculus IB Chemistry IB TOK 1 IB Biology
12th Grade IB English AP Psychology IB History AP Calculus AB IB Biology IB TOK2/ Law AP Statistics
Name: Eliza Salem
Activities Black Maskers JV Girls Basketball MCPS All-County Jazz Band MD All-State Jazz Band Jazz Academy Orchestra
IB Tests: Bilingual Diploma IB English HL IB Chemistry IB History HL IB Mathematics SL IB Spanish HL IB Philosophy SL
AP Tests: AP US Government AP English Literature AP Spanish Language AP English Language AP Statistics
9th Grade Honors English Honors Spanish 3 Honors US History Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology PE Jazz Ensemble
10th Grade Honors English Honors Spanish 4 AP US Government Honors Precalculus Honors Chemistry Found. of Technology Jazz Ensemble
11th Grade IB English IB Spanish 4 IB History IB Precalculus IB Physics IB TOK 1 Jazz Ensemble
12th Grade IB English IB Spanish 7 IB History AP Statistics IB Philosophy IB TOK2/ Comp. Religions
Jazz Ensemble
Name: Drew Byrd
Activities Indoor & Outdoor Track Minority Scholars Program National Spanish Honor Society National Chinese Honor Society Eagle Scout Church Youth Group
IB Tests : Bilingual Diploma IB English HL IB Math Studies SL IB History HL IB Chemistry SL IB Spanish HL IB Chinese ab initio
AP Tests: AP US Government AP English Literature AP Spanish Literature AP Calculus AB
9th Grade Honors English Honors Spanish 4 Honors US History Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology Chinese 1 Symphony Orchestra
10th Grade Honors English AP Spanish 5 AP US Government Honors Precalculus Honors Chemistry Chinese 2 Symphony Orchestra
11th Grade IB English IB Spanish 6 IB History IB Math Studies IB Chemistry IB TOK 1 Chinese 3
12th Grade IB English IB Spanish 7 IB History IB Math SL IB Biology SL IB TOK2/ Found. of Tech.
Chinese 4
Name: Claire Wilson
Activities Black Maskers Dance Choreography POMS SGA National Honor Society
IB Tests IB English HL IB Mathematics SL IB History HL IB French SL IB Biology HL IB Philosophy SL
AP Tests: AP US Government AP English Literature AP French Language AP Calculus AB
9th Grade Honors English Honors French 3 Honors US History Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology Chorus/ Theater
10th Grade Honors English Honors French 4 AP US Government Honors Precalculus Honors Chemistry Chorus/ Found. of Art Found. of Technology
11th Grade IB English IB French 5 IB History IB Math. SL IB Biology IB TOK 1 Madrigals Chorus
12th Grade IB English IB Spanish 5 IB History AP Statistics IB Biology IB TOK2/ Honors Health
Madrigals Chorus
Name: Nebeyou Esayas
Activities RM & Club Swimming DECA Innovate RM Launch Academy National Honor Society Coach CEO small business
IB Tests IB English HL IB Mathematics SL IB History HL IB Spanish SL IB Computer HL IB Environment SL
AP Tests: AP US Government AP English Literature AP Spanish Language AP European History AP World History
9th Grade Honors English Honors Spanish 3 Honors US History Honors Geometry Honors Biology Orchestra PE
10th Grade Honors English Honors Spanish 4 AP US Government Honors Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry Orchestra Intro Engineering Design
11th Grade IB English IB Spanish 4 IB History IB Precalculus IB Physics IB TOK 1 Computer Sci./ Law
12th Grade IB English IB Spanish 5 IB History IB Math SL IB Environmental IB TOK2/ Comp. Religions IB Computer Science
Name: Mark Tsuma
Activities Church Volunteer Children’s Ministry Souper Kitchen Cross-country
IB Tests IB English HL IB Mathematics SL IB History HL IB French SL IB Physics HL IB Philosophy SL IB Economics SL
AP Tests: AP US History AP English Literature AP Calculus AB
9th Grade Honors English Honors French 3 Honors US History Honors Geometry Honors Biology Found. of Technology PE
10th Grade Honors English Honors French 4 AP US Government Honors Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry Digital Art Health/ PE
11th Grade IB English IB French 5 IB History IB Precalculus IB Physics IB TOK 1 IB Economics
12th Grade IB English IB Philosophy IB History AP Calculus AB IB Physics IB TOK2/ Comp. Religions PE
Name: Paloma Zegarra
Activities Student Government Association DECA Robotics Black Maskers Technical Crew Halls of Richard Montgomery DC Hacks Summer Lifeguarding
IB Tests: Bilingual Diploma IB English HL IB Math SL IB Spanish HL IB Environment SL IB Computer Sci. HL IB Anthropology SL
AP Tests: AP Literature AP Calculus BC AP US Government AP Statistics AP Spanish AP Environment
9th Grade Honors English Spanish for Spanish 2 Honors US History Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology Found. of Technology PE
10th Grade Honors English AP Spanish AP US Government Precalculus Honors Chemistry Foundations of Art Health / PE
11th Grade IB English IB Spanish 6 IB History IB Math Studies IB Environ. & Society IB TOK 1 AP Computer Program
12th Grade IB English IB Spanish 7 IB Anthropology AP Statistics IB Computer Science IB TOK2/ Linear Algebra Student Leadership
OUR goal is YOUR goal…
It’s the IB’s goal, too.
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To Consider and Some Suggestions
Graduation Requirements – are these accounted for ?
Health (.5), Tech Ed, Arts, Phys Ed
Pre-requisites for 6th subject - Art, Music, CP
Student Interest and Inclination vs. Aptitude
Summer school/online options = Health, Technology
Math and Language pathways
Looking back on the program, an IB
education is truly the most valuable
and holistic way of learning about
the world through your classes and
peers. To be surrounded by students
and teachers that force you to
question your own opinions and
beliefs in the formative years of high
school is so incredibly rare.
IB was such a significant part of my
high school experience that I was
afraid to leave it upon graduation. I
was pleased to discover that IB
really does last into college, and
hopefully into the rest of my life. I
will always be an IB learner
If asked about my RM IB
experience, I can honesty say
that it shaped the person I am
today. I am so grateful for the
amazing education and
experiences I received from
really dedicated teachers, and I
really value the unique
worldview I now hold. IB was
truly the best experience I could
have asked for.
I look back at my experience in the IB
Program with an immense amount of
gratitude. While the academics were
certainly rigorous, all of wonderful teachers
helped me build a solid foundation of skills
and study habits that I continue to use each
day. I'll always cherish the great friendships I
made and remember the teachers and staff
members that not only cared about us as
students learning the material, but more
importantly as young adults preparing for the
next phase of our lives.
There is one element of RM's IB
program that I had not realized how
much I appreciated and felt at home
in, until I found its parallel at my
university – that is the student
culture and demographics. My
college has the same range of
diversity in ethnicity, gender,
religion, interests, and educational
and socioeconomic backgrounds as
RM had, and I love it.
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Questions?
Jennifer Hoover
Magnet Office (301) 610-8100