Ridgeview High School International Baccalaureate Program Within the Past five years: 14 NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS 10 NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS Ridgeview s IB-DP program is designed for students who are motivated and want a Great Future!
IB Showcase Agenda *Video from IBTV *PowerPoint- Overview of IB Program College Preparation, Admission, Success * Question and Answer Student Panel * Application Process & Handouts
Ridgeview High School IB Program An International High School Diploma in Orange Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs4bui3exog&list=plwbnztddop2pznut3ufmmu-uqj9lxsmxj
What does the research say about the IB impact on college preparation?
IB students feel confident when they attend college 2012 study of Chicago public schools interviewed Diploma Program alumni and found that: Students reported they felt prepared by the Diploma Program to succeed in college. Students reported that they: felt prepared to succeed and excel in their coursework had strong academic skills, especially related to analytical writing learned academic behaviors like work ethic, motivation, time management, and helpseeking that were sources of strength in the transition to college-level work identified preparation in the IB program as the source of their success as college students.
What does the research say about the Diploma Program s impact on college admission and enrollment?
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
IB students Total population IB students vs University or college acceptance rate acceptance rate total population University of Florida 82% 42% +40% Florida State University 92% 60% +32% 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% New York University 57% 30% +27% University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 71% 51% +20% University of Miami 72% 30% +42% Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011
IB students Total population IB students vs University or College acceptance rate acceptance rate 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 Central Florida 90% 47% +43% 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
What do colleges say about the IB? Colleges specifically ask if a student is an IB student on the Common Application, Private school applications & the Naval Academy application.
Research says that IB students are more likely to attend, succeed and graduate from selective colleges In a 2012 study of diverse alumni from IB programs in Chicago public schools, researchers from the University of Chicago found that, compared to a matched sample, DP students are more likely to: enroll in college attend a more selective college stay enrolled in college This study suggests that IB students are not only going to better colleges in greater numbers but are performing better once there.
IB students more likely to succeed in college A 2010 study that looked at performance on IB exams and college GPA of over 1500 IB students enrolled in the University of California system found: IB students earned higher GPAs and graduated at higher rates than a matched comparison group. This held across all family income levels performance in the Diploma Program was the strongest predictor of college GPA.
IB students graduate from college at higher rates 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 full-time at a 4-year institution, compared to the national average of 57%.
Colleges say that IB prepares students for college success IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB program correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the IB Diploma Program on the transcript. Marlyn McGrath Lewis, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard University, USA Ridgeview High School s IB program currently has TWO students attending Harvard Law School!! Lindsay church and Rob Harrington The IB is a first-rate program, one we are familiar with, and it prepares students well for a university like ours. Fred Hargadon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Princeton University
Scholarship Opportunities Bright Futures Scholarship Merit Based Scholarships Community Service Based Scholarships
IB 2012 graduates Full scholarships-notre Dame and University of Southern California. *97 % of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *98 % of the RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *99 % of the RHS/IB seniors who applied to UCF were accepted. Other colleges attended by this class were Clemson, Georgia Tech, Naval Academy, Jacksonville University, University of San Diego, University of Maryland, UNF and USF. IB 2013 graduates Cornell (NROTC full scholarship) several received scholarship offers from UCF, USF,UNF,Auburn, LSU and Alabama. *96% of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *98% of the RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *99% of the RHS/IB seniors who applied to UCF were accepted Other colleges attended by this class are Georgia Tech, Auburn, USF, Flagler, UNF, Lenoir Rhine, Michigan, Stetson & U.S. Air Force Academy. IB 2014 graduates *98% of RHS/IB students who applied to UF were accepted *100 of RHS/IB students who applied to FSU were accepted *100 of RHS/IB students who applied to UCF were accepted Other colleges, NYU, USF, Air Force Academy, Univ. of Virginia, Liberty Univ. Embry Riddle, Embry Oxford & Miami.!
College Credits earned from IB 24-45 college credits Google the college of your choice and type in IB Credit Saving your student time and YOU money!!!
The IB Community at Ridgeview High School
Freshman Curriculum at RHS AP Human Geography RHS-PIB English Honors RHS-PIB Biology Honors RHS-PIB Geometry Honors/Algebra II Honors RHS-PIB Spanish or RHS-PIB French RHS-PIB Drama, Band, Chorus or Art IB Students do not have to take PE, online classes or Government and Economics **Junior/Senior year students can pick from IB Theatre, IB Music, IB Information Technology or many other AP electives
IB Learner Profile: IB Students are Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective
Creative, Active and Service-Filled!
IB Students are creative and participate in activities such as: National Honor Society Trips to France and Costa Rica (this year!) Science Fair Beta Club Jazz Band and Choir Bollywood Dance Team and Step Team Yoga Culture Night Robotics Art Honor Society The Thespian Society Newspaper, Yearbook and Debate and many more artistic and inspired activities!
IB Students are active in sports! Football Cross-country and Track Basketball Martial Arts Baseball Tennis Cheerleading Weightlifting Archery Swimming Soccer and many more RHS award-winning teams and outside sport activities!
IB Students help the Community and the World! Hospital Volunteer Projects The PET Project (International Project) Youth Leadership Jax Centers for Immigration Services Clay County Teen Court The Safe Animal Shelter The Jacksonville Zoo Science and Drama Camp Counselors Wolf Sanctuary Elementary Art and Junior High Math Clubs Best Buddies and Hope Therapy (Equine Therapy) Orange Park Library Food Gleaning and Waste Not Want Not The Clothes Closet and many more caring and principled projects!
Our former students are life-long learners who: Are researchers and professors at major universities Practice entertainment law in New York City Are Child Psychologists here at the Beaches Are nominees for a Fulbright Scholarships Have become Doctors Are Teachers and Work for Service Organizations Appear in Country Music Videos Have started a Band that is growing in popularity Live in China, Thailand, England and around the world! (and they still keep in touch with our teachers and each other!)
*What type of education do I want for myself or my son or daughter? * What is the parent s role? * Is there time for family? * What about a social life? A job? Parent & Student Panel
Handouts: 1-Application [due Feb 16] 2-Teacher References [due Feb 23] 3-10 Reasons Why the IB Programme is Ideal Preparation for University (If you apply for AICE and IB, you can choose between them after acceptance)
Process: 1-Once applications have been turned in and reviewed, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you along with your course selection sheet, honor code, commitment agreement and *SPI form [if needed]. Acceptance letters will be mailed no later than March 1 st. 2- You will return your course selection sheet completed with the electives you choose, signed honor code and commitment agreement. You also return signed SPI for us to process. The deadline date for this is March 13th 3- When the High Schools start the registration process for other students please tell your counselor or teacher that you have already done a course selection sheet for IB. * SPI form is a special student assignment form for the IB program to attend a school out of your zoned school district- transportation is not provided
Thank you for coming!! Please check our website for updates and information Go to RHS website and click on IB or go directly to the site @ http://rhsibacademyofadvancedstudies.weebly.com/ February 2, 2017