So You Wanna Be In Ib: An Ib Handbook

Vol. 1 Issue 1

- anonym!s

VHS Productions. Las Vegas, NV. 2008

Hi!

My name is Vanessa and I will

be your guide Throughout this

Comic-Handbook.

Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a sophomore in IB's MYP Program at Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. I created this guide for anyone who wants to learn more about IB from a first-hand, experienced point-of-view. It also serves as my Personal Project, which i will explain more about later. What's your story?

I am going to assume that upon flipping through this book, it is because

YOU, my friend, have taken an interest

in the program we call "IB." reasons for this sudden

intrigue may include, but are not subject to…

A) you or someone you know is going to be in IB and You want to know what to expect.

WOO! I Love IB!

Hmm… Is IB for me?

B) You've watched IB students in action and worry for their sanity.

or C) The bright cover caught your eye.

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You're assigned way

too much work!

Whatever your reason, I'm happy to have your attention.

You have to carry textbooks that make your backpack huge and heavy, leading to back problems!

Now that introductions are out of the way, Let's begin the first lesson.

You'll always be worrying about homework and won't have time for anything else!

What have you heard about IB so far?

You become a nerdy,

sleep-deprived,

stressed out,

zombie !

WHOA, WHOA, WHOA! I can't say that there isn't any truth in those statements, but for the most part, they are highly exaggerated.

Yes, you will be assigned tons of work. Yes, your backpack may be heavier than those belonging to your peers…

as for the caffeine-dependent, sleep-deprived zombie situation… that can be avoided by adopting a few good habits, but first, let's learn a little about this program we call IB.

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Contrary to popular belief, IB's goal is not to burn students out, or simply see how much work we can handle before quitting.

"IB" stands for INternational Baccalaureate and is an

organization

dedicated to developing knowledgeable, active, and

compassionate students who have

global tolerance and respect, in

hopes that they will help to create a better world for the future

IB is a nonprofit educational foundation…

The Primary Years Program, age 3-12

made up of three demanding programs for different ages.

the Middle years program, age 11-16 Sarah

jojo

The diploma Program, age 16-19 Renee

These Programs are offered to over 606,000 students, in 2,281 schools, in 127 countries worldwide.

each program has a wide-ranged curriculum with core projects and concepts which are fundamental to the development of each student. to find out more, go to IBO.org

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Y R A M I S PR AR YE

The main elements of PYP are:

Concepts, knowledge, skills, attitude, and action.

The main focus is the total

developing of the child, socially, physically, emotionally, and of course, academically.

This incorporates the IBO mission statement of creating caring and cultural students.

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The first items addressed In MYP are the

areas of interaction: Health and Social Education, Environment, Homo faber, Community and Service, and Approaches to Learning.

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d Mi

These components support IB's central focus on developing students.

To show understanding of these areas, MYP students are assigned an AoI journal. students are to make observations about their surroundings and relate them any of the AoI, every day.

Within the last year of MYP, students are to create

a personal project. it is the ultimate product to demonstrate what they have learned during the MYP. Upon completing these requirements, the student will then graduate into the diploma program. 6

a m o

pl i D

THE IB's Diploma program is designed to prepare students for college and is complete with a university experience. Students are expected to keep up with all their work in college-level classes while being involved in extracurricular activities. Self-motivation is key to success in the program.

during the first year of the Diploma Program, students must complete a group 4 project, which demonstrates the student's application in experimental sciences.

It is also within the first year that Diploma students start

internal assessments and oral presentations in various subjects.

In addition to College-level classes and extracurricular activities, students must take a theory

of Knowledge course, complete a 4,000 word extended essay, and complete a significant number of creative, active, and service [CAS] hours.

Obtaining the IB diploma depends on the student's scores on six IB exams. It is These scores can also determine a student's placement in universities' courses worldwide.

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…Wait! Don't drop the book just yet. I didn't mean to scare you!

Phew… that's enough of the statistics.

Moving on… "Every IB student's downfall is procrastination. The solution is simple:

Don't Procrastinate!" Everyone gives this of advice, but we all continue to put things off. Apparently, It's not as easy as it sounds. I'll let My MYP peers tell you how it's done.

homework, homework, homework…

Students constantly complain about having mountains of work. Be in class

everyday! The easiest way to not get piled with homework, is by working on and completing the assignments as soon as they are assigned.

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Ib classes move faster and it's harder to make up work and activities missed. Krystle

alexis

If you DO procrastinate, Complete assignments in order of importance (or class period).

Learn to

Prioritize!

Know what's due and when it's due. You'll know what night you're going to lose sleep on.

Use a Planner or notecard to jot down important due dates, tests, etc.

karsten

Taylor

Study With A Friend (or group of friends)!

Attempt to answer and/or Ask Questions!

participate in class and be an active listener. It earns you participation points and speeds up the learning process.

Hannibal

The best way to test your knowledge is by teaching it to another person.

Sharlene

Amy

Phillip

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Kristal

IB becomes a huge part of life, but remember: there's

more to life than IB!

You're going to spend countless hours on school, so you need to

have fun!

Throw a party just because you can.

It's all about

Friends, Food and Fun. What more

balance. Sharlene

could you ask for?

Roland Look into my eyes and…

RELAX!

Play a sport, dance, exercise.

Stay Active! Amanda

…Active meaning Karl

AWAKE, Phil! listen to music, meditate, do yoga, take a nap.

Cry, scream, Hit soft things…

NOT people! Chris

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"…but I'm cute!"

Live fully, laugh often, love always. RIP THERON PARKER 1992-2007

Jasmine, Natalie, Sandra

Think ahead. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Hang out with

friends.

Juan

Have an active Social Life at and outside of school.

Get a good night's sleep.

Dalila & Adriana

This is easier when you Don't pull all nighters because of procrastination.

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eat well!

MMM…

With good timemanagement skills, you'll actually have time for this and more.

…Or acquire Super-human Strength…

If you think about it…

Although You may not

Literally learn to fly… Cristina & Justin

IB turns you into a

super hero or super

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student

per se.

Mark

Shanah

You are pushed to the limits that never existed before, realize your true strengths, weaknesses, and overcome all kinds of obstacles in the process.

Marco

You meet people who become

best friends, support systems, and eventually,

family.

Oscar

"ONce IB, always IB."

Regardless of the reason for leaving, IB students continue to hold bonds and understanding for each other like no other.

abriella

Upon joining IB, you not only join a program, but a

life-changing experience…

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