International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)

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1 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) East Grand Rapids Public Schools Class of 2018 IB Parent/Student Information Meetings March 19, 2014 Educating and inspiring each student to navigate successfully in a global community

2 THE IB DIPLOMA IS IT FOR YOU? JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS 2 YEAR PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTER-DISCIPLINARY (Concurrency of Learning)

3 THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Three Core TOK - a class EE - outside of class CAS - outside of class Subject Studies Study 6 subject areas concurrently over two years (11 th and 12 th grade) Study 3 subjects at the Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at the Standard Level (SL)

4 The IB Diploma Program The Core: TOK

5 The IB Diploma Program The Core: EE

6 The IB Diploma Program The Core: CAS

7 THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Subject Studies Study 6 subject areas concurrently over two years (11 th and 12 th grade) Study 3 subjects at the Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at the Standard Level (SL) Three Core TOK EE CAS

8 THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE DIPLOMA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Subject Studies Study 6 subject areas concurrently over two years (11 th and 12 th grade) Study 3 subjects at the Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at the Standard Level (SL) 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Higher Level 1 Higher Level 1 Higher Level 2 Higher Level 2 Higher Level 3 Higher Level 3 Standard Level 1 Standard Level 1 Standard Level 2 Standard Level 2 Standard Level 3 Standard Level 3 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Higher Level 1 Higher Level 1 Higher Level 2 Higher Level 2 Higher Level 3 Higher Level 3 Standard Level 1 Standard Level 1 Standard Level 2 Standard Level 2 TOK Standard Level 3 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Higher Level 1 Higher Level 1 Higher Level 2 Higher Level 2 Higher Level 3 Higher Level 3 Standard Level 1 Standard Level 1 Standard Level 2 TOK TOK Standard Level 3 EXCEPTION: IB will allow a student to study 4 HL and 2 SL 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Higher Level 1 Higher Level 1 Higher Level 2 Higher Level 2 Higher Level 3 Higher Level 3 Higher Level 4 Higher Level 4 Standard Level 2 Standard Level 2 Standard Level 3 Standard Level 3 Higher Level 240 Hours Standard Level 150 Hours

THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE IB ASSESSMENTS: External Assessments (EA): Given on an IB specified day and <me Given in May by EGR HS Teachers Graded by IB Graders, not EGR teachers Scored from

9 THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE IB ASSESSMENTS: External Assessments (EA): Given on an IB specified day and <me Given in May by EGR HS Teachers Graded by IB Graders, not EGR teachers Scored from 1 to 7 Internal Assessments (IA): Administered by EGRHS teachers Given throughout Jr. and Sr yr. IB courses Graded by EGR teachers with IB Rubrics Grading is moderated by IB Scored from 1 to 7

THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE ASSESSMENT FEES: IB ASSESSMENT FEES: Diploma Program one- <me Registra<on Fee $151.00 Subject Fee $104.

7 subjects at $104.00 $728.00 TOTAL (151 + 728) $879.00 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ASSESSMENT FEES: AP one- <me Registra<on Fee $000.00 Subject Fee $95.

10 THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE ASSESSMENT FEES: IB ASSESSMENT FEES: Diploma Program one- <me Registra<on Fee $ Subject Fee $ subjects at $ $ TOTAL ( ) $ ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ASSESSMENT FEES: AP one- <me Registra<on Fee $ Subject Fee $ subjects at $95.00 $ TOTAL ( ) $665.00

24 points over the two year program 45 possible points 42 points for

11 IB Diploma vs. IB Certificate EARNING A DIPLOMA Obtained by a student earning at least 24 points over the two year program 45 possible points 42 points for subject study (7 pts. per subject) 1 point for Creativity, Action, Service 1 point for Theory of Knowledge 1 point for Extended Essay

12 IB Diploma vs. IB Certificate EARNING AN IB CERTIFICATE Earned by a student who completes an IB course, but not all of the requirements for an IB Diploma

13 THE IB DIPLOMA IN ACTION TENATAIVELY PLANNED IB OFFERINGS: 2-year Higher Level Courses 2-year Standard Level Courses 1-year Standard Level Courses English Biology Mathematics History Theatre Visual Arts English Physics Mathematics History Latin French Visual Arts Music Spanish Mathematics History Economics Psychology Film Theatre

14 THE IB DIPLOMA IN ACTION

15 THE IB DIPLOMA IN ACTION

16 THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE

17 THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE

18 CONSIDERATIONS FOR INCOMING 9 TH GRADE STUDENTS Might I want to do the IB Diploma Program? Can I handle 5 academic courses each semester, especially in 9 th grade? Should I take Physics or Biology in 9 th grade? Do I take honors science or regular science? Do I take AP World History or regular World History?

19 THE IB DIPLOMA AT A GLANCE

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Source Material IBO Website, IB Handbook, Kristin School Auckland and a range of other relevant readings.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Source Material IBO Website, IB Handbook, Kristin School Auckland and a range of other relevant readings. International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) Founded