IB Diploma Program Course Selection

All North Hills Students are IB students. IB Continuum School PYP (K-5) Exhibition MYP (6-10) Personal Project 11-12 Extended Essay CAS Theory of Knowledge

All North Hills Students have the option to pursue the IB Diploma Must fulfill IB Diploma Requirements: CAS, TOK, EE 6 IBDP Courses (3, 3 )

What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma? Pre-university diploma in addition to NHP Diploma Utilizes international standards Based on an integrated curriculum 0.5% of Texas students take IB exams + + Source TEA Report on AP & IB Exam results, 2009-2010

The IB Diploma Is NOT a replacement for the North Hills Diploma. Grades in NHP IB classes are not based upon grades on IB exams (though NHP grades should corollate with student preparedness for IB exams). It is possible to get the NHP Diploma but not the IB Diploma (and vice-versa).

North Hills IB Diplomas 2005-2011 NHP IB Diploma pass rate 93% Class of 2011 NHP IB Diploma pass rate 95% Worldwide IB Diploma pass rate 79%* Texas IB Diploma pass rate 67%* 2005-2011 36% of NHP graduates have received the IB Diploma Class of 2011 43% of senior class received the IB Diploma NHP 2011-2012 40 senior Diploma Candidates and 58 junior Anticipated Candidates *Source January 2010 IB Fact Sheet: Texas

North Hills students take both AP and IB courses. Courses such as AP World History can be taken in 10 th grade. IB Diploma courses begin in 11 th grade, with the IB exam being taken in May of the 12 th grade year. AP courses often integrated with IB courses during the 11 th grade year, with students taking the AP exam in May of the 11 th grade year.

AP Compared to IB

Both AP & IB Offer courses widely accepted for college credit. Provide educational rigor and quality that helps prepare students for college. Are assessed externally, AP by the College Board and ETS, IB by the International Baccalaureate Organization. (AP fees ~$90 per exam, IB fees ~$125 per exam)

IB differs from AP IB provides a whole, integrated curriculum. Theory of Knowledge provides connections. Extended Essay requires independent research. CAS ensures well-roundedness. Assessments reflect those typically used in colleges to a greater degree than AP assessments

IB Diploma Requirements

IB CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

IB Diploma Requirements Complete Central Elements (TOK, CAS, EE) Take Three Higher Level and Three Standard Level Courses One Course ( or ) From Each Subject Group Each course two years in length, except in some cases students can choose to take one course in a single year. At North Hills the first year of IB courses are often integrated with AP courses.

Scheduling for the IB Diploma Program

GROUP 1 : Language A 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Language Arts-8 English I English II IB English 1 (AP Eng. Lang) IB English 2 (English IV) Note: English Standard Level () is an option only if recommended by the IB English teacher and the student is strong in three other courses. A student taking English would complete the same coursework as English students, but would take a somewhat less rigorous IB exam. Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) / Course / IB English 2 GROUP 1 : Language A

GROUP 2: Language B 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade FRENCH IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB French 2 French I French II French III IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB French 2 French I French II GROUP 1 : Language A IB French 1 (French III Honors*) IB French ab initio 1 (French I) SPANISH Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Spanish I Spanish II IB Spanish 1 (IB Span IV) IB Spanish 1 (IB Spanish IV) IB Spanish 1 (Spanish III) IB Spanish ab inito 1 (Spanish I) IB French 2 IB French ab initio 2 (French II or French III) IB Spanish 2 IB Spanish 2 IB Spanish 2 IB Spanish ab initio 2 (Spanish II or Spanish III)

GROUP 2: Language B 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade FRENCH IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB French 2 French I French II French III IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB French 2 French I French II IB French 1 (French III Honors*) IB French ab initio 1 (French I) IB French 2 IB French ab initio 2 (French II or French III) Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) GROUP 1 : Language A Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) IB French 1 (IB French IV) / Course / IB English 2 IB French 2

GROUP 3: Individuals and Societies 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade HISTORY AP World History IB History 2: IB History 1: Americas 20 (AP US History) Century World Topics & World History US History 8 Global Studies History of Americas AP World History IB History 1: AP US History IB History : 20 th Century World World History IB History 1: US History Topics Note: Although IB History Standard Level is an option, it is not recommended due to state of Texas graduation requirements. From 2005-2011, almost all North Hills IB Diploma candidates have taken History at Higher Level, with an extremely high rate of success overall (99% scoring 4 or higher on IB exam). PSYCHOLOGY IB Psychology 1 (AP Psychology) IB Psychology 2 Note: Because of state of Texas graduation requirements, it is not recommended that IB Psychology be taken in place of IB History. Instead it is taken as a elective. Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) GROUP 1 : Language A Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB History 1 (AP US History) / Course / IB English 2 IB French 2 IB History 2

GROUP 4: Experimental Sciences 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade CORE SCIENCE CURRICULUM Science 8 Biology I Chemistry I Physics I Note: All North Hills Preparatory students must take the core science curriculum shown above, in addition to any IB Diploma experimental science coursework they undergo. BIOLOGY IB Biology 1 (AP Biology) Core & IB Biology 2 Core Physics I Note: Students taking IB Biology must take the core Physics requirement as well their junior year. This will fill the eighth period. Note: Students wishing to sit for the IB Biology exam would undergo the same coursework the junior and senior year as those sitting for the exam, but the exam itself is somewhat less rigorous. CHEMISTRY IB Chemistry 1 Core (AP Chemistry) & IB Chemistry 2 Core Physics I Note: Students taking IB Chemistry must take the core Physics requirement as well their junior year. This will fill the eighth period. Note: Students wishing to sit for the IB Chemistry exam would undergo the same coursework the junior and senior year as those sitting for the exam, but the exam itself is somewhat less rigorous. GROUP 1 : Language A ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Core Core Physics I IB Environmental Systems Note: IB Environmental Systems is one of the few IB Diploma courses offered at North Hills where preparatory coursework is not required during the junior year. This enables students to take the core Physics requirement the junior year, leaving the eighth period free for a study hall or an elective course. PHYSICS Core IB Physics 1 (Physics I) IB Physics 2

GROUP 5: Mathematics 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade MATHEMATICAL STUDIES Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry & Algebra II taken concurrently Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry IB Math Studies 1 (AP Statistics) IB Math Studies 1 (Pre-Calculus) IB Math Studies 2 (requires IB Coord Approval) IB Math Studies 1 (AP Statistics) IB Math Studies 1 (Pre-Calculus) IB Math Studies 2 (requires IB Coord Approval) IB Math Studies 1 (Algebra II*) IB Math Studies 2 AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus IB Math Studies 2 AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus IB Math Studies 2 Note: Though, like all IB courses, IB Mathematical Studies is rigorous, it is the least challenging of the IB mathematics courses. IB Mathematical Studies is for students who may not choose to pursue a career in mathematics or the experimental sciences. Its course of study emphasizes the application of mathematics in everyday situations. Mathematical concepts examined include probability and statistics, families of functions, sets and logic, geometry and trigonometry, introductory differential calculus, and financial mathematics. *Algebra II is the minimum pre-requisite for IB Math Studies. Students who have taken AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus will be best prepared for IB Math Studies, but students who have taken only Algebra II can be successful in Math Studies 2 if they are diligent. With IB Coordinator approval, students who have taken Algebra II can take IB Math Studies 2 during the junior year. GROUP 1 : Language A MATHEMATICS Geometry Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus Algebra I Geometry Algebra II IB Math 1 (AP Calculus AB) IB Math 1 (Pre-Calculus) IB Mathematics 2 Note: IB Mathematics is designed for students with a sound and advanced math background. IB Mathematics prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid foundation in mathematics. Examples of courses requiring such a background include experimental sciences such as chemistry, social sciences such as economics and psychology, and courses in finance and business administration. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are similar to those in Math Studies, but are explored with much greater depth and rigor in Math. MATHEMATICS Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus IB Math 1 (AP Calculus BC) IB Math 1 (AP Calculus AB) IB Mathematics 2 Note: IB Mathematics is the most rigorous mathematics course offered at North Hills, and should only be pursued by those with an extremely sound mathematical foundation and great facility for and interest in the subject of mathematics. This course prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid foundation in mathematics, and often IB Math students specialize in mathematics at the university level, either as their major or as a component of areas of study such as physics, engineering, or technology. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are similar to those in Math, but are explored with greater depth and rigor. In addition, students delve further into the topic of differential series and equations for the Math option syllabus requirement.

GROUP 5: Mathematics MATHEMATICS Algebra II Honors Geometry Pre-Calculus Algebra II IB Math 1 (AP Calculus AB) IB Math 1 (Pre-Calculus) IB Mathematics 2 Note: IB Mathematics is designed for students with a sound and advanced math background. IB Mathematics prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid foundation in mathematics. Examples of courses requiring such a background include experimental sciences such as chemistry, social sciences such as economics and psychology, and courses in finance and business administration. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are similar to those in Math Studies, but are explored with much greater depth and rigor in Math. Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) GROUP 1 : Language A Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB History 1 (AP US History) IB Biology 1 (AP Biology) IB Math 1 (Pre-Calculus) / Course / IB English 2 IB French 2 IB History 2 IB Biology 2 IB Mathematics 2 Physics I

GROUP 6: Fine Arts and Electives 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade THEATRE ARTS Theatre Arts I Theatre Arts II IB Theatre Arts 1 IB Theatre Arts 2 Theatre Arts I IB Theatre Arts 1 (Theatre Arts II) IB Theatre Arts 2 Art I Art II Art I VISUAL ARTS IB Art 1 (Art III) IB Visual Arts 1 (Art II) IB Visual Art 2 IB Visual Art 2 Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) GROUP 1 : Language A Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB History 1 (AP US History) IB Biology 1 (AP Biology) IB Math 1 (Pre-Calculus) IB Theatre Arts 1 (Theatre III) / Course / IB English 2 IB French 2 IB History 2 IB Biology 2 IB Mathematics 2 IB Theatre Arts 2 (Theatre III) Physics I

Scheduling Options

Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB History 1 (AP US History) IB Biology 1 (AP Biology) IB Math 1 (Pre-Calculus) IB Physics 1 (Physics 1) Study Hall / Course IB English 2 IB French 2 IB History 2 IB Biology 2 IB Mathematics 2 IB Physics 2 Study Hall / Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB History 1 (AP US History) IB Biology 1 (AP Biology) IB Math 1 (Pre-Calculus) IB Psychology 1 (AP Psych) / Course / IB English 2 IB French 2 IB History 2 IB Biology 2 IB Mathematics 2 IB Psychology 2 Physics I

Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB History 1 (AP US History) IB Biology 1 (AP Biology) IB Math 1 (Pre-Calculus) Study Hall Physics I / Course IB English 2 IB French 2 IB History 2 IB Biology 2 IB Mathematics 2 IB Environmental Systems Study Hall / Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior) Course IB English 1 (AP English Lang) IB French 1 (IB French IV) IB History 1 (AP US History) Study Hall IB Math 1 (Pre-Calculus) IB Theatre 1 (Theatre III) / Course / IB English 2 IB French 2 IB History 2 IB Environmental Systems IB Mathematics 2 IB Theatre 2 Physics I

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North Hills Preparatory IB DP Coordinator Charles Ryder cryder@ uplifteducation.org