International Baccalaureate Ib

International Baccalaureate IB Central High School Grade 9 Meeting

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Agenda • • • •

Welcome/Brief Introduction Power Point Question and Answer session Concluding remarks

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International Baccalaureate IB Founded in 1968, the IBO currently works with 2,425 schools in 131 countries to develop and offer three challenging programs to over 665,000 students aged 3 to 19 years.

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IB WORLD SCHOOL Central High School has been authorized to offer the Diploma program since 1987 and is therefore a designated IB World School

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THE IB LEARNER PROFILE

IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded .

Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

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Curriculum model

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The Six Subject Groups of the Hexagon Group 1 Language A1 - English Group 2-Language B- World Languages Group 3- Social Studies Group 4- Experimental sciences Group 5- Mathematics and computer science Group 6- Arts (Performance and Visual)

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The core of the Hexagon • Extended Essay • Theory of Knowledge • Creativity, Action and Service

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IB Examinations • Exams are offered in 11th and 12th grades. • You will register for Exams through your 11th and 12th grade classes • There are two levels of Exams offered: • 1. Standard Level or SL-May be taken by 11th and 12th graders • 2. Higher Level or HL- Typically taken by 12th graders only

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Diploma Program Structure At Central High School • The Diploma Program is offered to students in grades 11&12 • Students in grades 9&10 take courses to prepare them for courses within the Diploma program

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You may participate in the IB Program by:  Being a FULL IB DIPLOMA Candidate OR  Being an IB CERTIFICATE Candidate Regardless of what you choose, you must take challenging classes to get there. We will be conducting 1-1 interviews during your sophomore year to discuss the above two options.

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Why take challenging courses in High School? • Your curriculum and performance are held to national and international standards • You will be in classes taught by specially trained teachers • Your chances of being admitted to the colleges of your choice are vastly improved • You will be well prepared for college • You may earn college credit for passing scores on Examinations

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Frequently Asked Questions The next few slides will address some of the most frequently asked questions about the IB program at Central High School

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FAQ 1  Do I need to sign up or register to be in the IB program as a 9th or 10th grader?  Answer: There is no registration or sign up process in grade 9 or in grade 10. The classes you take in grade 9 and 10 are important in preparing you for appropriate IB classes in 11th & 12th grades

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FAQ 2 What specific classes should I be in right now in order to be in the IB program in grades 11 and 12? Answer: There are MULTIPLE course pathways that could lead to classes offering IB Exams. Some examples are described in the next few slides.

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English G9: English 9 IB Prep OR English 9 Q G10: English 10 World Lit. Prep OR Approaching Analysis and Lit. Q G11: English World Literature (1IB) G12: English World Literature (HL IB)

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Science-1 G9: Biology IB/AP Prep G10: AP Chem, Chem IB/AP Prep, Chem G11&12: Bio SL/HL IB, Chem SL/HL IB, Physics SL/HL IB

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Science-2 G9: Physical Science G10: Biology IB/AP Prep, Biology G11: AP Chem, Chem IB/AP Prep, Physics SL IB G12: Chem SL IB, Biology SL IB, Physics HL IB

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Mathematics-1 G 9: Geometry IB Prep G10: Algebra II Trig IB Prep G11: Pre Calculus G12: Calculus (SL IB)

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Mathematics -2 G9: Algebra II Trig IB Prep G10: Pre Calculus G11: Calculus SL IB G12: Advanced Topics (Math Series HL) UMTYMP Students: will be addressed individually Friday, November 14, 2008

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Computer Science G 9 OR 10: Introduction to Computer Programming G11&12: Computer Science IB-SL

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Social Studies G9&10: World History IB Prep Ancient/Medieval Civilizations Quest, World Cultures Quest, World History, AP Human Geography G11&12: Economic Systems IB SL/HL, Political Philosophy IB SL, 20th cent. Topics IB SL, History of Americas IBHL

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World Languages G9: Chinese IB Prep Levels 1,2 3 French IB Prep Levels 1, 2, 3 French Immersion German IB Prep levels 1, 2, 3 Latin IB Prep Level 1 Russian IB Prep levels 1,2 Spanish IB Prep levels 1, 2, 3

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World Languages G10: Chinese IB Prep Level 2, 3, 4 French IB Prep Level 2, 3, 4 German IB Prep Level 2, 3, 4 Latin IB Prep Level 2, 3 Russian IB Prep Level 2, 3 Spanish IB Prep Level 2, 3, 4

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World Languages G11&12: Levels 4, 5 and 6 of any Language will offer an IB test. Typically, you have to be a 12th grader to take Higher Level IB tests.

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Arts (Performance & Visual) It is strongly encouraged that you pursue Arts education in order to have a well balanced curriculum. Arts Courses that offer Testing Performance Arts: IB Music (Honors)

Visual Arts: Visual Arts IB (Honors)

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FAQ 3 • How can I get more information about the IB program? Answer: • Go to www.ibo.org • Ask Ms. J (651-632-6057 email: [email protected]) or your teachers • Talk to your counselors

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FAQ 4 What are the sophomore interviews and when are they scheduled? Answer: Sophomore interviews are conducted to make sure that students are scheduled for the right classes. The interview is NOT conducted for purposes of selection. Students self-select to be in the program. Interviews are scheduled to begin December 1 and will be conducted in Room 551 (Ms. J’s office) Friday, November 14, 2008

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FAQ 5 How do I sign up to be interviewed? Answer: We will be asking advisors to provide us a list of names of students interested in the IB program. Every student who is interested will be interviewed.

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Exit Details • Make sure your passes have been turned in • Make sure that you have not left any materials behind • Report to your 4th period class or to Lunch A • Thank You !!

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