St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School IB Diploma Programme

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1 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School IB Diploma Programme 1

2 WHAT IS IB? The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation offering four highly respected programs of international education that develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. STA authorized in 2012, celebrating 5 years in

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. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners. 3

4 IB Learner Profile Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Brave Principled Caring Open-minded Well-balanced Reflective 4

5 What does IB offer the student? high academic standards prepares for the rigors of post-secondary education educates the whole person students appreciate cultures and attitudes other than their own and to be informed, tolerant and be willing to communicate with others The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world s leading universities. 5

6 IB Course Offerings Grades 11 and 12 Group 1 Literature (English) Group 2 Second Language (French) Group 3 Individuals and Society (History, Economics) Group 4 Experimental Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Group 5 Mathematics (Math, Math Studies) Group 6 The Arts (Music) 6

7 IB Subject at STA Group 1: HL Language & Literature Group 2: French SL Spanish AB Initio SL Group 3: History HL Economics SL Group 4: Chemistry HL/SL Biology HL/SL Physics SL Group 5: Mathematics SL Group 6: (Arts or elective) Choice from Above Theory of Knowledge 7

8 Choosing your subjects You must have 3 HL s (one will be English & History) and 3 SL s You must have a subject from each group Group 6 will be another choice from Groups 2, 3 or 4. TOK is compulsory. Choices for HL should be made based on ability and past performance and future plans. 8

9 Year 1 (Grade 11) Part 1 (one semester) HL subjects Part 1 and 2 for 1 or 2 SL subjects - final IB exams in May of Year 1) TOK initiated Extended Essay initiated CAS activities initiated 9

10 Year 2 (Grade 12) Parts 2 and 3 for the HL subjects SL subject/s completed TOK Essay completed and submitted Extended Essay completed and submitted CAS completed by end of April 10

11 Central Elements of the IB Diploma Extended Essay (EE) Grade 11 & 12 Requirement Up to 4,000 word investigation of a topic of special interest outside of the regular curriculum which acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities. Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Grade 11 & 12 Requirement Challenges students to question the basis of knowledge, to develop the ability to analyze evidence and to appreciate other cultural perspectives. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Grade 11 & 12 Requirement Continuous community involvement demonstrating reflective/experiential learning completed in grades 11 and

12 Examiners Academic judgments about quality of student work rest with over 6000 IB examiners worldwide Chief examiners for each subject have international authority in their fields 12

13 STA - IB GROWTH 30 current teachers (30%) have IB Training across the following disciplines: English Math Science French Spanish History Guidance Extended Essay CAS Theory of Knowledge Library 13

14 STA IB GROWTH IB ENROLLMENT 2016/ / / / / /2012 Grade D D 6 All D Grade Grade Grade 9 Total IB Students

15 Success Rate for Aquinas Students Results French: 65% of students received a mark between 93%-100% Physics: 61% of students received a mark between 93%-100% Math: 60% of students received a mark between 93%-100% English: 22% of students received a mark between 93%-100% English: 76% of students received a mark between 84% - 100% Biology: 72% of students received a mark between 84% - 100% 15

16 STA Worldwide Comparison SUBJECT STA SCORES WORLDWIDE SCORES ENGLISH A: Lit HL FRENCH B SL HISTORY HL PHYSICS SL MATH SL BIOLOGY SL

17 Post Secondary Destinations for STA IB students Western University Medical Science York University International Biology University of Toronto Forensic Biology University of Waterloo Mathematical Physics Queens University Commerce University of Ottawa Computer Engineering McMaster University - Engineering 17

18 Scholarship Awards Krishian Camargo: Waterloo University - Health Studies Co-op Received the President s Scholarship of Distinction, which consists of a $2,000 Entrance Award $1,500 International Experience Award and/or $1,500 Research Award to be claimed in upper years. Brian Bursic: Western University - Medical Science $10,000 Academic Scholarship 18

19 Scholarship Awards Sebastian Morales: McGill University - Biochemistry Program Earned 3 transfer credits Major Undergraduate Renewable Scholarship Chantelle Colangelo: Dalhousie University - Global Development Earned 4 University transfer credits Earned $25,000 scholarship based on IB marks 19

20 What Now? If you leave the IB programme there are implications: You may not be able to get back in as appropriate courses could be full You will be required to return to your home boundary school as per Policy I-04 Section C 20

21 Grade 11 Fee: Diploma Fees $ (was paid at the time of the option sheet, this fee is non-refundable after October 31, 2017) Grade 12 Fee: $1, (this fee will be collected in September 2017 and will be non-refundable after October 31, 2017) 21