Cordova High School International Baccalaureate. Diploma Program (DP)

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1 Cordova High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP)

2 What is IB? International Baccalaureate Started in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland Internationally recognized curriculum Internationally recognized diploma Devoted to studies that are rigorous and internationally minded

3 IB Mission Statement 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. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

4 IB Learner Profile Inquirers Thinkers Principled Caring Balanced Knowledgeable Communicators Open-minded Courageous Reflective

5 How do I get an IB Diploma? 2-year program (11 th and 12 th grades) You must take 6 courses 3 Higher Level (240 hours min.) 3 Standard Level (150 hours min.) You must complete the Core Theory of Knowledge class Extended Essay CAS (Creativity, Action, Service)

6 Diploma Program Classes You must take 1 class from each subject Group Language A (English) Language B (Foreign Language) Individuals and Societies Experimental Sciences Mathematics The Arts (You can skip the Arts if you take a second Science or Individuals and Societies class)

7 Higher Level Courses Language and Literature History of the Americas Biology Visual Arts Global Politics *All of these courses are 2 years long

8 Standard Level Courses 2-year courses Spanish French Math Visual Arts 1-year courses Economics Chemistry Math Studies Global Politics *You must take at least one 2-year SL course

9 Diploma Core Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 1 year course that explores the different ways we know what we know. Extended Essay (EE) College level research paper completed independently on a subject of your choice. Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) 150 hours of extracurricular activity.

10 Possible Schedule #1 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Honors English 1 Honors English 2 Lang and Lit HL Lang and Lit HL Honors Geometry Algebra 2 Math SL Math SL Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Biology HL Biology HL Geography French or Spanish 1 AP European History French or Spanish 2 History of the Americas HL French or Spanish SL History of the Americas HL Fitness 1 Fitness 2 Chemistry SL Elective Health/Elective Math/Science Emphasis Visual or Performing Art Elective/TOK (spring sem.) French or Spanish SL TOK (fall sem.)/elective

11 Possible Schedule #2 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Honors English 1 Honors English 2 Lang and Lit HL Lang and Lit HL Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Math Studies SL Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Chemistry SL Elective Geography French 1 or Spanish 1 AP European History French 2 or Spanish 2 History of the Americas HL French SL or Spanish SL History of the Americas HL French SL or Spanish SL Fitness 1 Fitness 2 Global Politics HL Global Politics HL Health/Elective Liberal Arts Emphasis Visual or Performing Art Elective/TOK (spring sem.) TOK (fall sem.)/elective

12 Possible Schedule #3 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Honors English 1 Honors English 2 Lang and Lit HL Lang and Lit HL Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Math Studies SL Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Chemistry SL Elective Geography AP European History History of the Americas HL Spanish or French 1 Spanish or French 2 Spanish or French SL Drawing and Painting 1 Visual Arts Emphasis Drawing and Painting 2 Visual Arts HL Fitness 1 Fitness 2 Health/TOK (spring sem.) History of the Americas HL Spanish or French SL Visual Arts HL TOK (fall sem.)/elective

13 How do I get Credit? Each course has an Internal Assessment (teacher graded assignment) and External Assessment (end of course exam) IB combines your scores on both to give you a class score between 1 and 7 TOK and EE scores combine for between 1 and 3 points total A perfect Diploma equals 45 points (6 classes x 7 points + 3 points for Core) To earn a Diploma you need a total of 24 points

14 Benefits A Diploma score of 30 or higher earns you 30 quarter units (20 semester units) at all UC s Exclusive universities are 2 times more likely to accept a Diploma students application than a non-diploma student CAS projects can result in scholarships, large and small

15 Course Students You can take some of the Diploma courses, without taking them all You enroll in the classes you want You take all the assessments for that class You stick it out for 2 years UC gives 8 quarter units for every HL class passed with a 5 or higher

16 Student Meeting November 5 th during Lunch Student Applications will be available (for 10 th graders) Applications must be filled out for any student wanting to take full Diploma or any HL course Application must be returned by Friday Dec. 12th

17 Comments or Questions Charley Gilmore, IB DP Coordinator Jonathan Johnson, Vice Principal