OFS Senior High Programmes

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1 OFS Senior High Programmes All students will pursue an OFS High School Diploma Some students will also pursue an IB Diploma

2 OFS Senior High Programmes OFS High School DIPLOMA IB DIPLOMA Pre- IB courses and / or IB Certificates 6 IB Certificates And IB requirements

3 OFS Senior High Programmes OFS DIPLOMA Pre- IB courses and / or IB Certificates IB DIPLOMA 6 IB Certificates IB requirements Past 5 years: 68% - 78% of graduates achieved both OFS and IB Diplomas

4 OFS Senior High Programmes OFS High School Diploma Minimum credit requirements Recognition equivalent to a US high school diploma (WASC) High School Profile available from Academic Advisors

5 OFS Senior High Programmes OFS High School Diploma Grade 11 Grade 12 Pre-IB course(s) 1 st year IB course(s) And / Or IB course(s) (certificate) 2 nd year IB course(s)

6 Pre-IB courses (Gr. 11 only) For students who are not yet ready for an IB course Provides subject specific skill development In Grade 12, students take an IB subject in this area Provides credit toward an OFS diploma

7 OFS Senior High Programmes OFS High School Diploma Students may take IB courses when starting Grade 11 Must complete 2 years of IB course study to sit an IB examination

8 University Entrance OFS High School Diploma Direct entrance to North American university courses Admission to foundation courses in Australia & the United Kingdom

9 University Entrance OFS High School Diploma Based upon OFS course credits attendance and grades Minimum requirements include 4 English credits

10 What is the IB Diploma? A rigorous pre-university course of studies of 2 years duration It is designed to meet the needs of highly motivated Senior High School students

11 University Entrance IB Diploma Up to a year s credit (many U.S. and Canadian universities) Admission to three year degree in Australia & the United Kingdom Aids entry to competitive universities world wide

12 The IB Mission The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

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14 Diploma Programme APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING Approaches to Teaching: - teaching students HOW to learn effectively Approaches to Learning: - students implement suggested learning strategies and to assess their effectiveness

15 Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Explores the generation of knowledge in different academic disciplines Develops critical thinking skills TOK challenges students to: question the basis of knowledge become aware of bias develop the ability to analyse evidence

16 Diploma Programme The whole person Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) CAS enhances personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning and self-discovery

17 Diploma Programme Creativity Engaging in arts activities OR in learning new skills and developing creative thinking

18 Diploma Programme Activity Engaging in individual and team sports / activities both within and outside school Taking part in service projects having elements of manual labour

19 Diploma Programme Service Community and social service activities supporting others, with a focus on those who are disadvantaged

20 Diploma Programme Extended Essay (EE) 4000 word research-based essay Students write the EE in a topic of their choice Requires independent research and writing with the aid of a teacher supervisor University level writing skills are developed

21 The Six Subject Groups Studies in Language and Literature group 1 (First Language / Mother Tongue) Literature: study of literary techniques used by acclaimed authors of plays, poetry, short stories, novels, essays, etc. Language and Literature: study of both literary and non-literary texts - techniques used by authors to effectively convey meaning

22 The Six Subject Groups Studies in Language and Literature group 1 Languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean School supported Self-Taught A (Literature only)

23 Bilingual Diploma Students taking a non-english Language A are eligible for a Bilingual Diploma Approximately 30% of our students receive this IB Diploma

24 The Six Subject Groups Language Aquisition group 2 Language B: English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish ab initio: French, German, Mandarin, Spanish If a second Language A is done, this group requirement is fulfilled

25 The Six Subject Groups Individuals and Societies group 3 History, Geography Economics, Business and Management Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) Global Politics Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only) Note: ESS can be taken as either a group 3 or a group 4 subject OR Both.

26 The Six Subject Groups Experimental Sciences group 4 Biology, Chemistry, Physics Computer Science Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only) Note: ESS can be taken as either a group 3 or a group 4 subject OR Both.

27 The Six Subject Groups Mathematics group 5 Mathematics Higher Level Mathematics Standard Level Mathematical Studies (SL)

28 The Six Subject Groups Arts group 6 Dance Music Theatre Arts Visual Arts

29 IB DP Course Requirements Must study 6 subjects One must be from each of the subject groups Exception: Arts (group 6) may be replaced by a subject from another subject group 3 courses at Higher Level 3 courses at Standard Level

30 The IB diploma programme is very demanding and not everyone who tries receives an IB diploma

31 OFS Results % of OFS Candidates awarded the IB Diploma Average total points scored for IBDP (max. 45) Average grade scored for IBDP (max. 7) Number of Diploma Candidates Number of Certificate Candidates May May May May May

32 OFS vs. World-wide Results OFS % of Candidates awarded the IB Diploma World wide % of Candidates awarded the IB Diploma OFS Average Total points for IBDP World wide Average total points for IBDP OFS Average points for IBDP World wide Average points for IBDP May May May May May

33 IB Diploma point-total rates May '14 May '15 May '16 % of OFS % of World % of OFS % of World % of OFS % of World points points points

34 Year OFS IB Diploma participation rates Total # of June grads # of June grads taking IB Diploma % of June grads taking IB Diploma % of June grads gaining an IB Diploma OFS IB Diploma Participation Rates

35 Finally, some key points: It is not possible to change to a new course during the 2 year IB Diploma Programme after the first 3 weeks. It is not possible for a student to start the IB Diploma after the start of grade 11. It is possible to start the IB Diploma program and then withdraw

36 Online Course Selection Online course selections open 22 February and close 24 March Student choices are used to set the timetable NOTE: Some combinations of course choices might not be available depends on student interest or timetabling constraints

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39 OFS Senior High Programmes OFS DIPLOMA OFS DIPLOMA Pre- IB courses and / or IB Certificates IB DIPLOMA 6 IB Certificates And IB requirements

40 Online Course Selection Select IB or OFS Diploma

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49 Online Course Selection Process 1. Students should discuss course choices with their teachers re. Subject area courses (can start any time) 2. Students make their course selections online (closes 24 th of March) 3. Students print out their selections and secure recommendations from their respective class teachers

50 Online Course Selection Process 4. Amendments to choices can be made prior to the closing date of 24 March most recent version needs signatures by teachers and parents 5. Signed the form (teachers, then parents) returned to Homebase teacher (24 March or sooner)

51 Online Course Selection Process NOTE: Please consider teacher recommendations carefully. Poor course choices may leave limited options once the timetable is in effect.

52 Language Liaisons Chinese: Mr. Ding Gang Li Japanese: Mr. Saito Susumo Korean: Dr. Kimberly Kwon

53 Subject specialist meeting time

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