The International Baccalaureate Program at Spotsylvania High School IB Diploma Program Application print neatly Last Name: First Name: Gender: M F Graduation Year: Date of Birth: / / Student ID #: First Language (Mother Tongue): English Spanish Other: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Student (GApps) Email: Address: State: ZIP: School Presently Attending: Counselor s Name: Current World Language being taken: First Semester Average: Current Math Course being taken: First Semester Average: Parents/Guardians: Last Name: First Name: Daytime Phone: ( ) Email: Last Name: First Name: Daytime Phone: ( ) Email:
IB Enrollment Agreement International Baccalaureate 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. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Diploma Program Enrollment Requirements: Acceptance into the full IB Diploma Program as a pre-ib student is dependent upon how well rising ninth- and tenth-grade applicants meet the background recommendations with respect to coursework and grades for each course in the pre-ib sequence. Pre-IB and IB students grades in all coursework will be re-evaluated each year prior to scheduling for the next year. Students who fail to meet background recommendations with respect to grades for one or more courses, may be counseled to reconsider the IB Diploma Program. In addition to maintaining their academic studies, students enrolled as IB Diploma Candidates in the 11 th and 12 th grades must show consistent, sustained progress in the two independent core requirements: Extended Essay and Creativity-Activity-Service. If a student fails to demonstrate sufficient progress toward these requirements (including meeting school-based deadlines), he or she may be counseled to reconsider the IB Diploma Program. Students are expected to maintain personal integrity in conduct and work habits by following the expectations of the SCPS Code of Conduct and the honor code of the school, as well as by adhering to the Academic Honesty Policy of IB. A breach of academic honesty may result in removal from the IB Diploma Program. Additional Agreement Items: Academic expectations and grading standards in both pre-ib and IB courses are high; homework and independent study are mainstays for success in these courses. Assessments such as tests, papers, and presentations make up a large percentage of the students grades in these courses. IB students must be self-motivated and possess or acquire good time management and organizational skills. They are expected to actively strive to embody the characteristics outlined in the IB learner Profile. Students and parents must recognize that parental involvement and support are crucial to a student s success in the IB Program. Parents may be required to attend some meetings with the student. Students with special assessment needs must provide documentation with this application so the IB Coordinator can determine suitable arrangements for both teaching and assessment. All International Baccalaureate students are full time students of Spotsylvania High School. The IB Coordinator handles the transfer request from zoned school to Spotsylvania High School where applicable. Transportation: Morning transportation from zoned high schools to Spotsylvania High School will be provided. Afternoon transportation from Spotsylvania High School to zoned schools will be provided. Buses will depart SHS at 2:20 pm for those students who do not participate in afterschool activities. Parents may pick their students up at their zoned school or directly from Spotsylvania High School. Parent/Student Agreement: We understand that enrollment in this program constitutes our understanding of and commitment to this IB enrollment agreement. Parent/Guardian: Date: Student: Date:
IB Intent What are your reasons for applying to be in the IB Diploma Program? Please rank the following possible reasons from 1 to 12. (If one of the reasons does not apply to you at all, please put an X next to it.) to have an opportunity to achieve a well-rounded program of study to improve/increase my GPA through weighted credits in high school to have an opportunity to challenge myself academically to have the opportunity to explore knowledge issues and ideas about learning (TOK) to have an opportunity to increase awareness of my role in the global society to possibly increase the chance of being accepted to my college of choice to foster my desire to become a lifelong learner to have the opportunity to do college-level research (Extended Essay) to have the chance to possibly earn college credit to take part actively in the local and global community as part of my program of studies (CAS) to best prepare for my future college major/career goals other: Application Essay Read the IB Learner Profile characteristics carefully (see following page). Attach a brief essay (no more than 500 words) that answers both of the following prompts: 1. Which of the Learner Profile characteristics do you consider your strongest? Provide specific support for your choice. 2. Which of the Learner Profile characteristics do you feel you could improve the most? Provide specific support for your choice. In your response, you will want to make certain that it s evident that you read and carefully considered the description of the Learner Profile characteristics. Please type or neatly handwrite your essay and attach it to your application. Recommendations Please give the two teacher recommendation forms to teachers who know you well. Attach them to your application in sealed envelopes.
IB LEARNER PROFILE The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally-minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be: Inquirers--They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives. Knowledgeable--They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. Thinkers--They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. Communicators--They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. Principled--They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. Open-minded--They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. Caring--They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. Risk-takers--They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. Balanced--They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. Reflective--They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
Spotsylvania High School International Baccalaureate Program Teacher Recommendation Form Student Directions: Please fill out your name below and give this form to your teacher. When he or she returns it to you in a sealed envelope, attach the envelope to your IB application. Student s First and Last Name Course Teacher Directions: The student named above is seeking entrance into the International Baccalaureate program at Spotsylvania High School, a rigorous set of courses designed to prepare him/her for collegelevel coursework. Please complete the form, place it in a sealed envelope with your signature on the flap, and return it to the student. Using the criteria below, rank the student by circling a number. 5 in the top 5% of students in his/her cohort 4 in the top 10% of students in his/her cohort 3 an above average student 2 an average student 1 a below average student 1. Is conscientious about attendance. 5 4 3 2 1 2. Demonstrates good study and time management skills 5 4 3 2 1 3. Consistently turns in homework and prepares for tests 5 4 3 2 1 4. Consistently produces quality work 5 4 3 2 1 5. Participates well in class 5 4 3 2 1 6. Works well independently 5 4 3 2 1 7. Works well in groups 5 4 3 2 1 8. Demonstrates a desire to learn 5 4 3 2 1 9. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication 5 4 3 2 1 skills 10. Demonstrates potential to succeed in a rigorous academic 5 4 3 2 1 program Teacher s printed name Teacher s signature Date Additional Comments (Please feel free to use the back):
Spotsylvania High School International Baccalaureate Program Teacher Recommendation Form Student Directions: Please fill out your name below and give this form to your teacher. When he or she returns it to you in a sealed envelope, attach the envelope to your IB application. Student s First and Last Name Course Teacher Directions: The student named above is seeking entrance into the International Baccalaureate program at Spotsylvania High School, a rigorous set of courses designed to prepare him/her for collegelevel coursework. Please complete the form, place it in a sealed envelope with your signature on the flap, and return it to the student. Using the criteria below, rank the student by circling a number. 5 in the top 5% of students in his/her cohort 4 in the top 10% of students in his/her cohort 3 an above average student 2 an average student 1 a below average student 1. Is conscientious about attendance. 5 4 3 2 1 2. Demonstrates good study and time management skills 5 4 3 2 1 3. Consistently turns in homework and prepares for tests 5 4 3 2 1 4. Consistently produces quality work 5 4 3 2 1 5. Participates well in class 5 4 3 2 1 6. Works well independently 5 4 3 2 1 7. Works well in groups 5 4 3 2 1 8. Demonstrates a desire to learn 5 4 3 2 1 9. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication 5 4 3 2 1 skills 10. Demonstrates potential to succeed in a rigorous academic program 5 4 3 2 1 Teacher s printed name Teacher s signature Date Additional Comments (Please feel free to use the back):