Fulton County Schools Northwest Learning Community International Baccalaureate Candidate School IB Information
Statement on Candidacy Alpharetta High School is a candidate school* for the Diploma Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Alpharetta High School believes is important for our students. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org *Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.
Steps to Authorization Consideration Phase (1+ year/s) Feasibility Study Application for Candidacy (spring 2016) Candidacy Phase (2+ years) Year 1 Consultation Visit Program Design Teacher Training Authorization Application For More Information: http://www.ibo.org/become-an-ib-school/how-to-become-an-ib-school/
Steps to Authorization Candidacy Phase (2+ years) Year 2 Verification Visit Logistical Implementation Additional Training Authorized IB World School Program Evaluation every 5 years Continual teacher training For More Information: http://www.ibo.org/become-an-ib-school/how-to-become-an-ib-school/
IB Statistics 3050 DP schools worldwide 1 of 4 Fulton County Schools 30 GA Diploma Schools 894 US Diploma Schools 1572 DP schools in the Americas Facts and Figures, International Baccalaureate Organization, last modified January 5, 2017, accessed January 18, 2017,
AP or IB Classes stand alone Externally assessed Grading scale 1-5 3 is a passing score Large selection of classes Can pick and choose subjects to take by preference High rigor College level coursework/ curriculum Potential college credit College recognition of challenge Interdisciplinary Internally and externally assessed Grading scale 1-7 4 is a passing score Specific curriculum requirements across the disciplines Develops whole student (CAS, EE, TOK)
DRAFT Three Higher Level (HL) Three Standard Level (SL) DP Requirements Required Content Group 1 (Literature) Group 2 (Language Acquisition) Group 3 (Social Studies) Group 4 (Science) Group 5 (Mathematics) Group 6* (Arts) Theory of Knowledge Outside of Class Extended Essay C.A.S. Group 4/6 Electives Visual Arts Music Chemistry Physics *additional options to come
DRAFT DP Requirements SL Courses French Spanish Physics Mathematics Music Visual Arts Required Core Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay C.A.S. HL Courses Language and Literature Spanish History of the Americas Chemistry Physics Music Visual Arts
DP Core CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) Weekly experiences over 18 months culminating in a month-long project Extended Essay 3000-4000 word research paper on a topic of the students choice Theory of Knowledge Discussion oriented class that ties all the IB subject matter together with questions and arguments about what is knowledge?
IB Assessments Internal Assessment Graded internally by the classroom teacher Random samples sent worldwide to IB examiners for moderation of scores Some Oral Some Written Some Visual Some Product Some Lab External Assessment Timed, standardized IB exams given in May All exams sent worldwide to IB Examiners for external grading Scores communicated to school and students in July after the exams
Characteristics of an IB Student Motivated Good Work Ethic High Standards for themselves and their works Good Homework Ethic Organizational Skills Good Attitude Communication Skills Written Expression Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Skills Acceptance of Critique IB Learner Profile Inquirer Knowledgeable Thinker Communicator Principled Open-Minded Caring Risk-Taker Balanced Reflective
Recommended Entry Coursework Freshman Honors 9 th Lit AP American Government* World Language 2 Honors Honors Geometry Honors Science (Biology) Health or PE (fall semester) Elective (spring semester) Sophomore Honors 10 th Lit AP World History World Language 3 Honors Honors Algebra II Honors Science (Chemistry) PE or Health (fall semester) Economics (spring semester)* *students taking American Government as a one semester, on-level course and/or Economics as an online/summer course would have extra elective slots
General IB Schedule JUNIORS SENIORS IB History of Americas HL HL IB 20 th Century Topics HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 1 HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 2 IB Physics HL Year 1 HL IB Physics HL Year 2 Pre-Cal Accelerated SL IB Mathematics SL IB Spanish/French SL Year 1 SL IB Spanish/French Year 2 IB Cat 6 SL Year 1 SL IB Cat 6 SL Year 2 CAS/EE Theory of Knowledge CAS/EE EXAMPLE
Humanities IB Schedule JUNIORS SENIORS IB History of Americas HL IB 20 th Century Topics HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 1 HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 2 IB Cat 6 HL Year 1 HL IB Cat 6 HL Year 2 Pre-Cal Accelerated SL IB Mathematics SL IB Physics SL Year 1 SL IB Physics SL Year 2 IB Spanish/French SL Year 1 SL IB Spanish/French SL Year 2 CAS/EE Theory of Knowledge CAS/EE EXAMPLE
Science IB Schedule JUNIORS SENIORS IB History of Americas HL IB 20 th Century Topics HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 1 HL IB Lang/Lit HL Year 2 IB Chemistry HL Year 1 HL IB Chemistry HL Year 1 Pre-Cal Accelerated SL IB Mathematics SL IB Physics SL Year 1 SL IB Physics SL Year 2 IB Spanish/French SL Year 1 SL IB Spanish/French SL Year 2 CAS/EE Theory of Knowledge CAS/EE EXAMPLE
College Benefits Scores of 4+ (IB scale is 1-7) can earn credit depending on college/university Colleges are looking at the following characteristics when they evaluate candidates for admission to their campus: Rigor of coursework undertaken by the prospective candidate SAT & ACT Test scores GPA* Class Rank Application Essay Work/School Activities
College Benefits The average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population. The acceptance rate of IB students into Ivy League institutions (Princeton, Yale, Brown, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania) is between 3% and 13% higher compared to the total population acceptance rate. Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011 January 1, 2012
College Benefits University or College IB Students Total Population Acceptance RateAcceptance Rate IB Students vs Total Population University of Florida 82% 42% +40% Georgia Institute of Technology 81% 59% +22% Brown University 18% 9% +9% Stanford University 15% 7% +8% Columbia University 13% 9% +4% University of California - Berkeley 58% 26% +32% Harvard University 10% 7% +3% Davidson 64% 34% +30% Emory University 78% 42% +36% University of Miami 72% 30% +42% Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011 January 1, 2012
College Benefits University or College IB Students Acceptance Rate Total Population Acceptance Rate IB Students vs Total Population Cornell University 31% 18% +13% Duke University 28% 16% +12% University of Pennsylvania 24% 14% +10% Yale University 18% 7% +11% University of Georgia 95% 65% +30% Boston University 70% 58% +12% University of California - Los Angeles 48% 23% +25% University of Virginia 64% 32% +32% UNC Chapel Hill 63% 32% +31% Princeton University 16% 8% +8% Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011 January 1, 2012
College Benefits The 2011 study of IB students experiences after high school found that IB students graduated from college at higher rates, with 81% of IB students graduating within 6 years of enrolling fulltime at a 4-year institution, compared to the national average of 57%. 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 4-years 6-years IB Students National Average January 1, 2012
Recommendations for Students Do a Self Evaluation/High School Plan Take an honest look at your work habits, goals, plans, activities, available time Talk with counselors and teachers to see what they think about your level of preparedness Have a discussion with your parents about your academic goals and plans Get informed Talk with other students in advanced classes about their experiences Check out Collegeboard.com and ibo.org for college information and other resources for IB & AP Courses Take Ownership of your Academic Career
Recommendations for Parents Do an honest assessment of your student Are they motivated? How do they handle stress and pressure? Is their first instinct to give up when things get difficult? Are they able to read difficult, academic subject material? Do they enjoy their coursework? Are they organized? Can they get work done for themselves? Can they plan ahead or is everything done at the last minute? Are you ready to work with them throughout the year? Will you be able to support them through these courses?
Recommendations for Parents Consider the impact Are the tradeoffs to pursue the Diploma Programme in line with your student s goals and interests? Key word: Balance Course Expectations and Workload (Including Total Schedule Impact) Extracurricular (School) Activities Sports, Clubs/Organizations Family/Social Considerations Work? Friends? Downtime? Church and Community Obligations Volunteerism and other involvements?
Next Steps All students intending to pursue the Diploma Programme must complete the IB Statement of Intent and submit to Mr. Fortunato Dates and deadlines contingent upon authorization More information will be announced in the spring if/when the school is authorized Students must have met (or have a plan to meet) the Economics and/or PE credits as per Georgia Graduation Requirements If students have not taken Econ, PE, and/or Health prior to beginning their DP coursework, they will need to take them online or over a summer
Further Questions Frank Fortunato, IB Coordinator fortunatof@fultonschools.org 470-254-7682 School Website: http://school.fultonschools.org/hs/alpharetta/pages/default.aspx/ Hover on the About tab, then click International Baccalaureate Candidacy You can also get more information about IB at www.ibo.org.
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