IB Diploma Programme at Suncoast High School Welcome to the Grade 10 IB Diploma Course Selection Student Seminar March 4, 2019
Requirements to obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma
IB Terms }IB DP-International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, a two year course of study (beginning junior year and ending senior year) }SL-Standard Level Exam taken after junior or senior year in selected subjects. }HL-Higher Level Exam taken after a two-year class; test out senior year only }EE-(Extended Essay) Core Requirement, 4,000-word independent, research paper; faculty mentor assigned for advisement }CAS-(Creativity, Activity & Service) Core Requirement; monitored in TOK class; Pass/Fail }TOK-(Theory of Knowledge) Core Requirement course; 1600-word mandatory essay }External Assessment-IB-scored / teachers submit predicted scores }Internal Assessment-Teacher-scored/IB may moderate scores
Students take six tests (traditionally) 3 Higher Level Two-year classes English (Group 1) History of the Americas (Group 3) Student s choice 3 Standard Level Most are one-year classes Student s choice Student s choice Student s choice
Group 4 - Experimental Sciences Biology SL HL Paper 1 20% 20% Paper 2 32% 36% Paper 3 24% 20% IA Labs and 24% 24% Group 4 Project Chemistry SL HL Paper 1 20% 20% Paper 2 32% 36% Paper 3 24% 20% IA Labs and 24% 24% Group 4 Project Physics HL Paper 1 20% Paper 2 36% Paper 3 20% IA Labs and 24% Group 4 Project Environmental Systems & Societies SL Paper 1 30% Paper 2 50% IA Labs 20% Computer Studies SL HL Paper 1 45% 40% Paper 2 25% 20% Paper 3 --- 20% Program Dossier 20% 20% Group 2 - Language B Spanish or French SL HL Paper 1 25% 25% Paper 2 (Essay) 25% 25% Written Assignment 20% 20% IA Individual Oral 20% 20% IA Interactive Oral Activity 10% 10% Group 1 - Language A1 English HL or Spanish SL SL HL Paper 1 25% 20% Paper 2 25% 25% Written Assignment 20% 25% IA Oral Commentary 15% 15% IA Oral Presentation 15% 15% Group 3 - Individuals & Societies History of the Americas HL Paper 1 20% Paper 2 25% Paper 3 35% IA Essay 20% Psychology SL HL Paper 1 50% 30% Paper 2 25% 25% Paper 3 20% IA 25% 20% Economics SL HL Paper 1 40% 30% Paper 2 40% 30% Paper 3 --- 20% IA 20% 20% Group 5 Mathematics Mathematics SL HL Paper 1 (no calculator) 40% 30% Paper 2 40% 30% Paper 3 (HL Options) ----- 20% Portfolio 20% 20% Math Studies SL Paper 1 40% Paper 2 40% Project 20% Group 6* - The Arts Visual Arts SL HL Theatre SL HL Studio Work 60% 60% Research investigation 25% 25% Research Workbook 40% 40% Practical performance proposal 25% 25% Performance production present. 25% 25% Music Group / Solo / Composition SL HL Independent project portfolio 25% 25% Listening Paper 30% 30% Musical Investigation 20% 20% Internal Assessment 50% 50% THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME ASSESSMENTS 10/01/15 All subjects are graded on a scale of 1 7 A minimum of 24 points are necessary to earn the IB Diploma. 12 points must be earned at the HL for 3 HL Six subjects 3 HL & 3 SL or 4 HL & 2 SL *The sixth subject may be selected from group 6 or from groups 2 4
Three Core Requirements Approximately 18 months of Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) starts August, 2019 Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Any student failing to complete all of the core requirements is disqualified from the IB Diploma
Points Towards the IB Diploma Students must score a minimum of 24 points Average 4 points each test for 6 tests Disqualification for a candidate who has gained fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest HL grades count). On a HL test, a score of 3 must be offset with a score of at least 5 on another HL test.
Questions? Contact the Coordinators! Extended Essay Coordinators Ms. Tazeen Rashid Tazeen.rashid@palmbeachschools.org Dr. Ashley Busse Ashley.busse@palmbeachschools.org CAS Coordinators Ms. Michele Lackovic Michele.lackovic@palmbeachschools.org Mr. John Fresco John.fresco@palmbeachschools.org
Group 1 Course Selection for 2019-20 The exam names are in bold faced print. Junior Year GROUP 1 Senior Year 1001820 IB English Lit 3 1001830 IB English Lit 4 HL* 0708410 AP Spanish Literature 0708896 IB Spanish Lang & Literature 2 SL (Bilingual Diploma students only) 0708895 IB Spanish Lang & Lit 1 0708897 IB Spanish Lang & Literature 3 HL (Bilingual Diploma students only)
Course Selection for 2019-20 The exam names are in bold faced print. Junior Year GROUP 2 Senior Year 0708825 IB Spanish 3 0708400 AP Spanish Language 0708840 IB Spanish 5 SL 0708410 AP Spanish Literature 0708865 IB Spanish 6 HL 0701825 IB French 3 0701380 AP French Language 0701840 IB French 5 SL 0701380 AP French Language 0701865 IB French 6 HL
Course Selection for 2019-20 The exam names are in bold faced print. GROUP 3 Junior Year 2100800 IB History of Americas Senior Year 2109805 IB Contemporary History 2 HL* 2107800 IB Psychology 1 2107810 IB Psychology 2 SL 2107820 IB Psychology 3 HL 2102820 IB Economics 2 SL Group 6 Test Completed 2102810 IB Economics 1 2102830 IB Economics 3 HL 2001375 IB Environmental Systems & Societies 2 SL Group 6 Test Completed
Course Selection for 2019-20 The exam names are in bold faced print. GROUP 4 Junior Year Senior Year 2000810 IB Biology 2 SL Group 4 Test Completed 2000805 IB Biology 1 2000820 IB Biology 3 HL 2003805 IB Chemistry 1 2003810 IB Chemistry 2 SL 2001375 IB Environmental Systems & Societies 2 SL Group 4 Test Completed 2003422 AP Physics 2 2003430 AP Physics C 2003850 IB Physics 3 HL (MSE/IB only) 0200800 IB Computer Science 1 AND 9007260 Java Database Programming/ ToK (IB & CS/IB) (2 class slots) 0200810 IB Computer Science 2 SL (IB only) 0200820 IB Computer Science 3 HL (IB & CS/IB)
Course Selection for 2019-20 The exam names are in bold faced print. GROUP 5 (IB Only) Junior Year IB Math Studies Track IB Math: Applications & Interpretations 1 IB Calculus Track (Pre-Calculus) IB Math: Analysis & Approaches 1 1202810 IB Calculus /Desc Stats (current Math Calculus SL) IB Calculus Track IB Math Analysis & Approaches 2 (no IB test this year) Senior Year IB Math: Applications & Interpretations 2 (new Math Studies SL ) IB Math: Analysis & Approaches 2 (new Math Calculus SL) Group 5 Test Completed IB Math: Analysis & Approaches 3 (new Math HL exam Calculus option)
Course Selection for 2019-20 The exam names are in bold faced print. GROUP 5 (CS/IB Only) Junior Year 1202810 IB Calculus/Desc Stats (CS/IB) (current Math Calculus SL) Dual Enrollment Calc 2/Calc 3 (CS/IB) (current Math Calculus SL) Senior Year Group 5 Test Completed Group 5 Test Completed For the CS program requirement: Dual Enrollment Linear Algebra & Discrete Math (requires 3.0 GPA & approval)
Course Selection for 2019-20 The exam names are in bold faced print. GROUP 5 (MSE/IB Only) Junior Year Dual Enrollment Calc 2/Calc 3 (MSE/IB) - requires 3.0 GPA & approval (current Math Calculus SL exam) Dual Enrollment Calc 2/Calc 3 (MSE/IB) requires 3.0 GPA & approval Senior Year Group 5 Test Completed For the MSE program requirement: DE Differential Equations 1 & Linear Algebra Dual Enrollment Differential Equations 1 & Linear Algebra requires 3.0 GPA & approval (new Math HL exam Calculus option)
Course Selection for 2019-20 The exam names are in bold faced print. Junior Year 0400810 IB Theatre 1 GROUP 6 Senior Year 0400820 IB Theatre 2 SL 0400830 IB Theatre 3 HL 0114815 IB Visual Arts 1 1300816 IB Music 1 0114825 IB Visual Arts 2 SL 0114835 IB Visual Arts 3 HL 1300818 IB Music 2 SL 1300820 IB Music 3 HL OR Use a second exam from Groups 2-4
Exam Schedule for the IB Diploma Higher Level Exams Standard Level Exams Group 1 English Literature HL Group 3 History of Americas HL Group Group (if 4 HL & 2 SL only) Group Group Group (if not 4 HL & 2 SL)
Welcome to the IB Class of 2021!