International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Ozark High School April 20, 2015
IB at OHS Authorized in March 2012 Current 12 th graders are first group of IB Diploma candidates IB is an optional Choice Program
OHS IB Faculty Principal Dr. Sam Taylor IB Coordinator, Assistant Principal Jim Hubbard IB Counselor Leigh Jennings
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 programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
Learner Profile IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring The attributes of the learner profile express the values inherent to the IB continuum of international education: these are values that should infuse all elements of the three programmes and, therefore, the culture and ethos of all IB World Schools. IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge. Risk-takers Balanced Reflective
IB Diploma Program Curriculum
Diploma Program Curriculum 6 Subject Groups Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature Group 2: Language Acquisition Group 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts or other IB Elective 3 Core Requirements Theory Of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
Theory of Knowledge Interdisciplinary Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives
Extended Essay 4,000 words Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university
Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service Education outside the classroom Development of the learner profile
IB Diploma Requirements Take Three Higher Level (HL) and Three Standard Level (SL) courses One course from Groups 1-5 and a 6 th Subject Higher Level 240 Hours Exams Taken in Senior Year Standard Level 150 Hours Exams taken in Junior(11) or Senior (12) Year Theory Of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) IB Assessments Internal Assessments graded by teacher External Assessments externally moderated by the IB
OHS Course Offerings Studies in Language and Literature English HL Language Acquisition French SL & HL Spanish SL & HL Individuals and Societies History of the Americas HL Psychology SL
OHS Course Offerings (cont.) Sciences Biology SL & HL Physics SL & HL Mathematics Mathematics SL & HL The Arts Visual Arts SL & HL IB Core - TOK/EE/CAS
Other Requirements Other OHS Graduation requirements Coed Basic PE (1.0 Credit) Health (.5 Credit) Career Opportunities (.5 Credit) Personal Finance (.5 Credit) Practical Art (1.0 Credit) Fine Art (1.0 Credit) PE Elective (.5 Credit) Electives to equal 30 total credits
So how do I schedule for IB?
General Scheduling Info. Students do not enter the IB Program and are not designated as IB students until 11 th grade. Pre-IB Requirements All IB Diploma students are required to take 4 years of the same foreign language. Mathematics should have successfully completed Algebra II by the end of 10 th grade. Geometry (9 th ) Algebra II (10 th ) OR Algebra I (9 th ) Geometry and Algebra II (10 th )
Freshman & Sophomore Scheduling Choose as many honors classes as your student can handle. Include a foreign language as an elective. Use your additional electives wisely. 1.0 Practical Art 1.0 Fine Art Health / Career Opportunities 0.5 PE Elective Consider Summer School
Typical 9 th grade schedule Honors English I Honors Modern American History Physical Science (or Honors) Algebra or Honors Geometry Co-ed Basic PE Spanish or French Health / Career Opportunities Elective
Typical 10 th grade schedule Honors English II Honors Contemporary Am History Biology (or Honors) Geometry and/or Algebra II (or Honors) Spanish or French (at least II) Elective Elective Elective Remember: 1.0 Fine Art 1.0 Practical Art 0.5 PE
Typical 11 th & 12 th grade IB schedule IB English IB Spanish or French IB History IB Biology or Physics IB Math IB Elective (Psychology or Visual Art) IB TOK Elective
Benefits of IB Tangible Benefits: Credit and scholarships may be awarded. Always check directly with a university for its policies. Intangible Benefits: Students who complete the IB Diploma Programme are well-prepared for the academic demands of college.