The International Baccalaureate [IB]Program - South Hills High School We are now at a point where we must educate our children in what no one knew yesterday, and prepare our schools for what no one knows yet. Margaret Mead We cannot wait passively upon the statistical play of events to decide for us which road the world is to take tomorrow. We must positively and ardently take a hand in the game ourselves. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Imagination is the source of every form of human achievement. And it's the one thing that I believe we are systematically jeopardizing in the way we educate our children and ourselves. - Ken Robinson
What is IB? Started in 1963 by people who wanted to build a better world avoid WWIII. 4300+ schools around the world 2500+ Diploma Programme schools The US is growing faster than anywhere in the world. Recognized around the world. We are an authorized World School For more information check out http://www.ibo.org/diploma/
[Learner Profile] IB Learners strive to be Inquirers - They develop their natural curiosity. Knowledgeable - They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. Thinkers - They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively. Communicators - They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively. Principled - They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. Open-minded - They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. Caring - They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. Courageous - They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. Balanced - They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. Reflective - They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience.
IB Requires Engaged international-mindedness Governance of school [must abide] Participation in full diploma Concurrency [flow within school and feeders] Resources provided [Proquest, library ] Teachers trained/present for each subject Schedules/Policies reflect IB principles Exams are secure [from start to finish] Collaborative planning Inquiry-based approach to learning [flips the usual practices] concepts taught through content.
Core Components Theory of Knowledge (ToK) This course will meet for approximately 120+ hours over the course of the two-year IB program. It encourages students to think critically about knowledge itself. Extended Essay (EE) This is an independent, self-directed piece of research, culminating in a 3500-4000 word paper. It provides practical preparation for the kinds of undergraduate work required at the college level. Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies.
Three paths The Diploma Program [DP] = ToK + 3 HL + 3 SL [six more courses, five of which MUST come from Groups 1-5 and the sixth can come from any except Lang A] + CAS and EE. Associate Diploma [not recognized by IBO] 2 HL + 2 SL + ToK + 100 hours of CAS Classes taking a class a la carte [usually only HL exams-tested classes count for college credit].
What are we looking at? Course / Level / Group South Hills Course Offerings for 2016-17 o English A Literature HL [1] o Spanish B HL [2] o Spanish B SL [2] o Spanish Ab Initio SL [2] one year o Chinese [Mandarin] SL [2] o History - Americas HL [3] o Business & Management SL [Elective] one year o Chemistry HL [4] o Biology HL [4] o Biology SL [4] o Sport, Exercise and Science SL [4] o Math HL [5] o Math SL [5] o Math Studies SL [5] o o o o o Visual Arts HL [Elective] Visual Arts SL [Elective] Film HL [Elective] Film SL [Elective] ToK
Where should I be by the end of 10 th? Grades, attendance, and overall motivation now become major factors in gauging success and future choices. Maximum of one grade of C across transcript If there are two or more, this will involve a more in-depth conversation between all of us. This is where you should be English Honors [9 and 10] Biology and Chemistry Honors Spanish II for Spanish SL or Spanish III Spanish HL Chinese II or III for Chinese [Mandarin] SL International Math III or grades of B/C in Trig for Math SL A/A- in Trig or Trig Honors for Math HL AP Human Geography and AP World History for History of Americas HL
IB Diploma University acceptance rates School All Applicants IB Diploma Applicants Columbia University 12% 18.5 % US Air Force Academy 12.1% 68.4% MIT 16.9% 26.2% UC Berkeley 24% 47.1% UCLA 24% 47.1% Harvard University 11% 14.8% University of Michigan 49% 72.7% University of Pennsylvania 21% 24.7% USC 30.3% 72.2% Stanford 12.6% 18.3% Villanova 14.5% 89.5%
AP to IB Similarities Rigorous College credit awarded based on performance External assessments that include writing and test scores Differences Internal assessment as well as external assessment that cross various spectra External assessments contain little if any multiple choice questions CAS, ToK and EE
What does IB provide? Develops key cognitive strategies Key content knowledge Academic behaviors Contextual skills and awareness Students (and parents) need to be able to have a 45-second elevator speech about the IB Program. The IB program is a twoyear, rigorous college prep program that students start in their junior year. The students take classes in six subject areas and the classes are taught on a college prep level.
Costs IB Registration paid by Oct. 21 st of first exam year = $164 [May 2016] Course Assessments paid by Oct. 21 st of exam year = $113 [May 2016] Free/Reduced lunch = $15 per assessment with paperwork filed. Registration fee not covered
Traits of successful IB students Self motivated and family supported Desire to challenge themselves intellectually and academically Good language skills Critical thinkers Time and stress management skills Participate in school and community Open to new ideas and tolerant of other s ideas
So, how about our start? Learning curve Some tough first weeks Now buy-in, adjustments, adaptations, and evolution. Enthusiastic communicators with open minds and precise thought processes