9 th and 10 th Grade College Readiness Parent Meeting. Springbrook High School 2013

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1 9 th and 10 th Grade College Readiness Parent Meeting Springbrook High School 2013

2 High School Graduation Requirements ublications/diplomarequirements.html

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4 Facts and Figures About College Readiness

5 US Department of Commerce Average Annual Income by level of Education in 2011(in dollars) Less than 8 th grade. 23,400 X 40= 1,764,389 Less than high school diploma 27,475 X 40 =2,071,649 High school diploma ,275 X 40= 2,584,378 Some college, no degree ,800 X 40= 3,076,371 Associate s degree ,325 X 40= 3,417,562 Bachelor s degree ,550 X 40= 4,565,546 Master s degree ,850 X 40= 5,342,179 Professional degree ,975 X 40= 7,839,845 Doctoral degree ,125 X 40= 6,644,736 Difference between a HS diploma and a Bachelor s degree over a life time of work: $1,981,168 (assuming everyone gets a 3% raise each year)

6 What is an Education Worth?

7 MCPS Graduates Who Earned a 4-Year College Degree All Students African Am. Asian Am. Hispanic White No AP Exam AP Exam Below 3 AP Exam 3 or Higher 2010 Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland

8 Percent AP Participation and Performance MCPSAfrican American Graduates MCPS AA Participation MCPS AA Performance (3 or Higher) 2009 National Participation All Students 25.6% 2009 National Performance All Students 15.9% 2009 National Performance African American 4.1% 2010 Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland

9 AP Participation and Performance MCPS Hispanic Graduates National Participation All Students 25.6% 2009 National Performance All Students 15.9% Hispanic Students 14.3% MCPS H Participation MCPS H Performance (3 or Higher) 2010 Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland

10 The most powerful argument in the new report comes from an examination of students in the Mass Math + Science Initiative (MMSI) program who took AP courses but did poorly on the grueling three-hour exams The college attendance rate for MMSI students who got a 1 on an AP exam was 77 percent, much higher than the 53 percent college attendance rate of MMSI students who did not take AP exams. MMSI students with scores of 1 who go to two-year colleges have a persistence rate of 70 percent, more than those who don't take an AP exam. But the news is even better for another group of low-scorers. MMSI students who got just a 1 and attended four-year colleges have a persistence rate of 92 percent, compared to 92 percent for those who score a 3, 94 percent who score a 4, and 99 percent of those who score 5. Jay Matthews, Why Even a Low AP Score Can Point to Later Success Nov. 14, 2012, The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News

11 SHS Advanced Placement Courses AP Calculus AB & BC AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Computer Science AP Gov. & Pol.: U.S. AP Lang. & Comp AP Lit. & Comp. AP Music Theory AP Physics C: Mech AP Span. Lang. & Cult. AP Studio Art (Drawing/2D/3D) AP Statistics AP U.S. History AP World History

12 The IB Experience in MCPS

13 History of the International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate (IB) was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation. A group of talented, forward-thinking teachers at the International School of Geneva, with assistance from several other international schools, created the IB Diploma Programme. What started life as a single programme for children of diplomats who were preparing for university, has today grown into four programmes for students aged 3 to 19.

14 Benefits of Springbrook High School s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Students are engaged in a comprehensive, challenging interdisciplinary curriculum which provides them with the skills they will need to successfully complete college. Students are encouraged to think and act as world citizens. Teachers implement IB philosophy and teaching practices in their non-ib classes. Students may also take AP exams in IBDP subjects when curriculum matches. The average total SAT score for IBDP students in the Springbrook High School (SHS) Class of 2013 was 1742 (out of a possible score of 2400), nearly 100 points above the MCPS benchmark. 100% of the SHS IBDP Class of 2013 were accepted into a college of their choice. Scholarship offers made to the SHS IBDP class of 2013 topped 3.8 million dollars. IBDP students participate in three hours of Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) hours per week which include art, sports, and community service. IBDP students may participate in international service learning opportunities, such as Costa Rica 2013, Thailand 2014.

15 Benefits of Springbrook High School s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme College Recognition of IBDP Subjects Many universities grant sophomore status to students with HL test scores of 5, 6, or 7 and allow them to enroll in classes beyond the introductory level. Some universities also award credit to students for SL exams who have earned the IB diploma. The policies of several universities listed below serve as examples. University of MD ( Towson University ( All nine campuses of the University of California now award 30 hours of credit to any IBDP student who earns the IB diploma with a score of 30 points or higher. ( ornia%20-%20berkeley&current_country=united%20states) To search for a specific university s policy, please see the list provided by IBO:

16 Benefits of Springbrook High School s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme College Acceptance Rates The average college acceptance rate for IB students is 22% higher than for the general population. A sampling of university admission rates appears below. (Source: 2011 Graduate Destination Survey United States Acceptance Rates for IB Students Boston University 70% Cornell University 31% University of California, Berkelely 58% University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 71% University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 63% University of Pennsylvania 24% Yale University 18% Average Acceptance Rates Boston University 58% Cornell University 18% University of California, Berkelely 26% University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 51% University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 32% University of Pennsylvania 10% Yale University 7%

17 What is the IBDP? Challenging Balanced Six subjects The Core Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) Goals Broad, balanced, demanding Critical and reflective thinking Research skills Intercultural understanding College ready

18 IBDP Prep Cohort Course Requirements 9 th Grade 10 th Grade - AP US History IBDP Prep - AP Government IBDP Prep - Honors English 9 IBDP Prep - Honors English 10 IBDP Prep - Honors Biology IBDP Prep - Honors Chemistry IBDP Prep - World Language - World Language

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20 Extended Essay (EE) Student selected Research Analysis Writing Mentor Maximum 4,000 words Unique

21 Theory of Knowledge What is knowledge? How do I come to know things? What are the different kinds of knowledge? How do we determine what is true?

22 Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Counterbalance Own experiences Focus is on reflection 150 hours

23 IBDP Subjects English A: Lit. (HL) French B (HL/SL) Spanish B (HL/SL) Arabic/German/Italian (ab initio) History (HL) Psychology (SL) Biology (HL/SL) Chemistry (SL) Design Technology (SL) Physics (HL/SL) Comp. Sci. (HL/SL) Mathematical Studies (SL) Mathematics (SL) Film (SL/HL) Music (SL/HL) Visual Arts (SL/HL)

24 Sample Schedule Grade 11 IB English 1 IB History 1 IB Spanish 5 IB Chemistry IB Math SL (hon. precalc pre-requisite) Theory of Knowledge IB Film Grade 12 IB English 2 IB History 2 IB Spanish 6 Elective AP Calculus (AB/BC) ToK 2/IB Math SL IB Film

25 Examined Subjects Sample Higher Level Subjects IB English IB History IB Spanish IB Film Standard Level Subjects IB Chemistry IB Math SL Grade 11 Exams: Chemistry SL, Math SL Grade 12 Exams: English, History, Film, Spanish, AP Calculus (AB/BC) Optional Exams: Grade 11: AP English Language; AP World History Grade 12: AP English Literature

26 IB vs. AP Highly motivated College level curricula Depth Interdisciplinary Scores = Teachers & Worldwide Examiners Process Essay & oral Gifted College-level course Breadth Isolated Scores = Externally by Testing Service Content Multiple choice 50%

27 Costs May 2014 Testing Session: $157 registration (one time for students pursuing the diploma) $108 per subject Includes minimum of three external assessments and 1 moderated internal assessment per subject. Financial assistance is available based on need.