T. L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL
WHAT IS IB? 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. The programme encourages students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
The IB aims to create and provide access opportunities so that more students are able to benefit from a high quality, international educational experience. It promotes service learning, creative thinking, and international-mindedness.
IB Learners Are Caring, Knowledgeable, Principled, Balanced, Inquirers, Reflective, Thinkers, Communicators, Risk-Takers, and Open-Minded
Recognized around the world Focus on international perspectives Exhaustive authorization process Enhanced opportunities at colleges and universities Emphasis on creative and service-oriented activities as well as academics What makes IB special
What is the Diploma Programme? Two year curriculum for juniors and seniors The Diploma Programme prepares students for college by encouraging them to: Ask challenging questions Learn how to learn Develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture Develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures
IB Diploma Curriculum Six integrated subjects: English Foreign Language Math Individuals and Societies Experimental Science The Arts/Elective
Additional Components Extended Essay (EE) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) http://blogs.ibo.org/ibtv/?p=259
External: Essays Structured problems Short-response Data-response Text-response Case-study Multiple-choice (limited) Internal Oral work Fieldwork Laboratory work Investigations Artistic performances
Six courses with scores ranging from 1-7 Up to 3 additional points for EE and TOK Total possible points = 45 Diploma = 24 points (and meeting all requirements) How to Earn the Diploma
GPA WEIGHT/COURSES HL English = 2 IB Credits SL Math = 1 IB Credit/1 Honors SL Math Studies = 1 IB Credit/2 Honors HL History of the Americas = 2 IB Credits SL Environmental Science = 1 IB Credit HL Visual Arts = 2 IB Credits HL Chemistry = 2 IB Credits HL Biology = 2 IB Credits TOK = Honors Credit
Do universities recognize the IB diploma? Widely recognized Students have a reputation as being lifelong learners and critical thinkers Individual universities have their own acceptance policies for IB coursework, but generally offer college credit and sometimes special scholarships http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/rec ognitionpolicy/index.cfm
What our students say From Erin Reid about the program: "IB made all of my college classes easy this year, plus I went in with college credits. From Jessica Remter concerning Spanish I placed into Spanish 201, which is Intermediate Spanish 1, or the third semester of Spanish, if I'm correct. The test itself was super easy. My professor is a novelist and poet from Nicaragua. From Kyle Jones concerning Spanish: I recently received my examination scores from the International Baccalaureate program. In Spanish, I received a five. At the University of Alabama, this is equivalent to eight hours of credit." Concerning English: I earned an overall score of 27 with a 5 in English. This translated into me receiving the diploma, and six credit hours I now do not have to take.you gave me the confidence and all the tools I needed to do well on the exams and in life. Even though the class and the IB program did have its share of difficulties, I feel proud to have been involved in the program.
Go to the school web site for the application. You will need to complete the application and get four teacher recommendations. Applications are due to Mary Nell Anthony by Monday, Dec. 17. Students will be notified of decisions by Friday, January 25. Slots not filled by TLH students will be open for students from outside Application Process
Contact Mary Nell Anthony marynellanthony@anderson5.net 864-260-5144