An International Baccalaureate World School
scire non satis est To Know is not Enough
CIBA Mission Statement The Connecticut IB Academy promotes academic excellence and social development through the IB learner profile and rigorous, student-centered learning experiences. By fostering international mindedness, students are empowered to consider diverse perspectives and make a difference in the world through service and action.
Academics at CIBA HIGH SCHOOLS 2016
Philosophy of Teaching and Learning at CIBA Students at CIBA are highly motivated to succeed and are encouraged to develop themselves as inquiring, knowledgeable, principled and caring people who want to make a difference in the world through a broad understanding of global issues, intercultural understanding and respect.
CIBA has consistently been recognized for its excellence. National Blue Ribbon School 2006 Magnet Schools of America Top Secondary Magnet School of Excellence 2009 Magnet School of Excellence Merit School of Distinction Nationally ranked as a top U.S. Public High School by September 2014, 2015 and 2016, CIBA was ranked the #1 Best High School in Connecticut. Newsweek Washington Post US News and World Report
The International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate A global standard of academic excellence recognized by colleges and universities worldwide for over 40 years. As of May 2015, there were 5,308 programmes being offered worldwide, across 4,162 schools.
What is the International Baccalaureate? The Primary Years Programme (PYP) (O Connell Grades K-5) The Middle Years Programme (MYP) (Sunset Ridge Grades 6-8; CIBA Grades 9 & 10) The Diploma Programme (DP) (CIBA grades 11-12) The Career Related Certificate (CC)
The IB learner profile Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective
Education for International Mindedness Education for international mindedness values the world as the broadest context for learning, develops conceptual understanding across a range of subjects and offers opportunities to inquire, act and reflect.
Approaches to Learning Communication Research Social Thinking Self management (CIBA CReSTS)
About the Academic Program at CIBA Grades 9-10: Middle Years Programme (MYP) (authorization expected July 2017) Grades 11-12: Diploma Programme (DP) 100% of CIBA students are in an IB Programme Video on DP Video on MYP
The Middle Years Programme The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), for students aged 11 to 16, is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world. The MYP curriculum framework comprises eight subject groups, providing a broad and balanced education for early adolescents. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Programme (DP).
The MYP Programme Model
MYP Subject Groups English Language and Literature Language Acquisition Individuals & Societies Sciences Mathematics Health and Physical Education Design Technology The Arts IB Core: Service as Action and Personal Project
The IB Middle Years Programme: Addresses holistically students intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being, Provides students opportunities to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need in order to manage complexity and take responsible for the future, Ensures breadth and depth of understanding through study in eight subject groups, Requires the study of at least two languages (language of instruction and an additional language of choice) to support students in understanding their own cultures and those of others, Empowers students to participate in service within the community, Helps to prepare students for further education, the workplace and a lifetime of learning.
SERVICE is an important component of the IB
The Middle Years Program Learner Profile Eight subject areas studied concurrently Emphasis on Approaches to Learning (CReSTS) Conceptual Teaching and Learning Core component of Service as Action Personal Project (Grade 10) International Mindedness
The Diploma Programme The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and in life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme has gained recognition and respect from the world s leading universities.
The DP Programme Model
Through the DP, schools are able to develop students who: have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge, flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically, study at least two languages, excel in traditional academic subjects, explore the nature of knowledge through the programme s unique theory of knowledge course
IB-DP Subject Groups Group One: Studies in Language & Literature Group Two: Language Acquisition Group Three: Individuals and Societies Group Four: Sciences Group Five: Mathematics Group Six: The Arts IB Core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS
The Diploma Programme Learner Profile Six Subject Groups with clearly articulated aims and objectives & externally moderated exams Core Componets of Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) Conceptual teaching & learning Approaches to Learning International Mindedness
IB Exams The Exams include two components: The internal Assessment (IA, oral, etc.) usually 20% The external exam - usually 80% Internal Assessments are scheduled by the school and are spaced out throughout the junior and senior years to avoid stress The external exams are in May of the Senior Year Each subject exam is over two days Exam dates are in the Student agenda planner Students are scored on the exams internally (predicted score) and externally by the IB They are scores on a scale of 1-7 3 is passing; most colleges require a 4 or 5 for credit
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Interdisciplinary course that requires student to think about how we know, and what we know It ties the work in all of the disciplines together Students are scored in TOK on a scale of A-E
Extended Essay In their Junior Year students research and write a 3000 4000 word paper on a topic about which they are passionate. Extended Essay (EE) is scored on a scale of A-E internally and externally. The IB combines the TOK and EE scores and assigns them a value of 1-3. Students must have a 2 on TOK/EE to earn the Diploma
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) ALL CIBA students must complete CAS in order to graduate with or without the IB Diploma Students must design and complete a CAS Project that brings together their academic learning, their personal interests and international mindedness to demonstrate real world application of their learning. This is completed as an INDEPENDENT studentdriven project. Parental involvement is not permitted. Students must also complete service hours/experiences.
Students earn the IB Diploma by Completing 3 HL courses and passing the combined (internal and external) exam with a minimum score on each and a minimum combined total number of points for all three Completing 3 SL courses and passing the sas above Completing and receiving a satisfactory score on the Extended Essay and Theory Of Knowledge Completion of CAS requirements
DP Students better prepared for University Educator David Conley and EPIC research team find IB Diploma Programme students better prepared for university When they reported their early experiences at university, all the Diploma Programme (DP) students agreed that they were academically adjusted the moment they stepped on campus. They indicated that they were not intimidated by the heavy workload required of them in college honors courses. The Diploma Programme, they cited, taught them how to balance coursework and manage their time.
College Credit for IB Exams Each college and university sets its own policy for awarding college credit for IB exams. (just as it does for AP) Go to the admissions office page of the college or university in which you are interested and examine their requirements. a 2014 CIBA graduate has received 24 college credits from Boston University for achieving the IB Diploma (a year of University)
Success in an IB program correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Program on the transcript. GPA is not nearly as important a factor in university admission as the IB Diploma. If a student has to choose, choose the IB Diploma over protecting the GPA. Harvard University, Marilyn McGrath Lewis, Asst. Dean of Admissions
Examples - NYU IB Credit Credit and/or advanced standing is typically awarded for grades of 6 or 7 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) higher level examinations taken before graduation. No credit will be awarded for tests taken after the completion of high school. In order to receive credit, you must have official score results sent directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Stanford University A maximum of 45 quarter units of transfer and test credit may be applied toward the undergraduate degree. Only higher level IB exams with scores of 5 or higher, in the subjects listed below, are eligible for credit. Subjects not listed on this chart are not eligible for IB credit. Scores of 5 or higher on language IB exams fulfill the language requirement. If Stanford courses are taken below the level of the placement course, the corresponding IB units will be removed. Courses taken below the level of placement are considered duplicating courses.
MIT Credit for Previous Study - International Baccalaureate (IB) MIT recognizes and gives credit for high scores on certain Higher Level (HL) International Baccalaureate examinations, based on appropriate documentation.
College Admission Applying for college as an IB Diploma Candidate gives student an admissions and financial aid advantage over other students.
Yale Princeton Cornell NYU Boston University McGill University of St. Andrews (Scotland) Williams Smith Vassar Colgate USC Notre Dame Wellesley University of Pennsylvania University of Virginia Georgetown Middlebury Trinity Tulane Temple Seton Hall Drew Wake Forest RIT Brandeis Ohio State University Barnard Penn State Uconn West Virginia University Northeastern Univ. Michigan Rutgers UNC
BIG SCHOLARSHIPS The class of 2016 was awarded over $3.5 million in scholarships and financial aid.
IB Grading: Assessment Criteria Each subject group has 4 criteria. Here are some examples: CRITERION Language & Literature Language Acquisition Math Sciences Health & Physical Education A B C Analysing Organizing Producing text Comprehending spoken and visual text Comprehending written and visual text Communicating in response to spoken, written and visual text Knowing and understanding Investigating patterns Communicating Knowing and understanding Inquiring and designing Processing and evaluating Knowing and understanding Planning for performance Applyingand performing D Using language Using language in spoken and written form Applying mathematics in real-life contexts Reflecting on the impacts ofscience Reflecting and improving performance Each criterion has a rubric.
Sample Rubric: Math A student s assessment is scored against where he/she falls on the rubric. Scores are CRITERION RELATED in that they match a rubric.
How are grades determined? It is a GROWTH model, so grades are not averaged. The criterion scores for the summative assessments (on the previous slide) will be analyzed to determine an overall grade using the best-fit approach. Criterion A Criterion A Criterion B Criterion B Criterion B 2 3 4 4 3
Determining a 1-7 Grade The IB grades are on a scale of 1-7, with 7 being the highest score. The final scores in each of the four criteria in each subject (as determined by the process on the previous slide) are added up. For example: Criterion A = 3 Criterion B = 4 Criterion C = 5 Criterion D = 4 16 = final grade 4 And the band on the 1-7 scale is determined using the boundaries: Criteria total 28-32 24-27 19-23 15-18 10-14 6-9 1-5 IB score 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
What does this mean? The IB discourages conversion but to give parents an idea, this is about what the grades reflect. IB Score Descriptor Letter Grade 7 Excellent A+ 6 5 Very good Good A A-/B+ (A 5 is NOT 5/7 (71%) It is a A-/B+ 4 3 Satisfactory Mediocre B/B-/C+ C/C-/D 2 Poor D-/F 1 Very poor F
Approaches to Learning (CReSTS) SUBJECT Communication Collaboration Organization Affective Reflection Information Literacy Media Literacy Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Transfer Language and Literature EE EE ME ME AE ME Spanish AE ME ME AE Math EE EE EE ME EE Individuals and Societies ME AE EE ME AE BE BE Science ME ME ME AE AE EE = Exceeds Expectations ME = Meets Expectations AE = Approaching Expectations BE= Below Expectations
Important Note about IB Grading Colleges and universities around the world are familiar with the IB grading scale.
International Exchange CIBA accepts 6-8 international exchange students each year. CIBA has a goal of ensuring that all students have one meaningful international experience during their four years here. Two CIBA students have spent semesters in Germany and Japan recently. Many programs offer generous scholarships for students to do so. CIBA is also planning field studies in China, South Africa and has a sister school partnership with a school in Denmark in progress.
CIBA students abroad China Cambodia China Spain Italy Germany
Sports Students at CIBA who maintain the required grades may try out for and participate in sports through EHHS.
Music (Band & Orchestra) Students who wish to play in band/orchestra have that scheduled in lieu of a study hall. Students in band/orchestra are expected to maintain the required grades.
Clubs CIBA has a rich assortment of clubs. Participation in these clubs can help students to meet their service/activity/action requirements.
Social Life
Mrs. Caryn W. Stedman, Principal stedman.cw@easthartford.org Ms. Kathleen Simoneau, Assistant Principal Simoneau.ka@easthartford.org Mr. Robert Spiller, Counselor spiller.rl@easthartford.org 860-622-5590 www.ciba.net.org For IB information: www.ibo.org