Ooltewah High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Start date August 2013
The IB Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
The IB Mission Statement To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
The IB Mission Statement These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
OHS s Mission Statement Ooltewah High School endeavors to develop students, who are knowledgeable, compassionate, lifelong learners prepared to actively participate as citizens in a global society.
Candidate Status Ooltewah High School is a Diploma Program school. These are schools that share a common philosophy a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that OHS believes is important for our students. *Only schools authorized by the IB organization can offer any of its three academic programs: the Primary Years Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), or the Diploma Program. For further information about the IB and its programs, visit http://www.ibo.org.
IB Academic Programmes PYP MYP Diploma Transdisciplinary Integration Programme of Inquiry Areas of Interaction Action Community & Service Criterion Related Languages Languages Exhibition Personal Project Page 7 Concurrency of Learning TOK CAS Assessment Languages Extended Essay
What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program? v A pre-university diploma program v Provides international admissions credentials v Utilizes international standards v Based on an integrated curriculum v Infused with international mindedness
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program v The IB Diploma Program is designed for highlymotivated 11 th and 12 th grade students who are looking for a challenging and rigorous curriculum and are willing to put in the time needed to be successful. v Students fulfill the requirements of the state s educational guidelines due to the rigor of the IB program. The state of Tennessee has approved the IB Diploma path.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program v There are currently 3067 IB schools in 138 countries around the world; 1203 IB World Schools are in the U.S.A. v There are currently ten Tennessee public IB High Schools: Cookeville High School, Franklin High School, Germantown High School, Hillsboro High School, Hillwood High School, Hunter s Lane High School, Oakland High School, Ridgeway High School, Science Hill High School, and Signal Mountain. Lausanne in the Memphis area is a private IB high school. v 72% of IB candidates who attempt the full diploma are awarded it in the U.S. v 79% worldwide receive the IB Diploma
Research on the Impact of IB programs IB students outperform their peers on state assessments. IB Diploma students have higher acceptance rates to colleges. IB Diploma students perform better in post-secondary education than their peers. IB standards are aligned with best practice in education and support effective teaching practices. IB has a positive impact on the culture of a school. 2003
Qualities of IB Diploma Students Fluency in two languages Confidence with university text and materials Capacity for independent/group research and study Critical and creative thinking abilities Well-developed communication skills Ability to complete a challenging and rigorous course of studies Tuesday, Compassionate February 25, 2014 10:16:55 AM Eastern Standard Time concern for others
IB Learner Profile The aim of all IB programs 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.
IB Learner Profile cont. 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.
IB Learner Profile cont. Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal wellbeing 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.
Why Colleges/Universities seek IB Diploma Program Graduates To attract the highest academically prepared students v Intensive academics focusing on writing, thinking, and communicating v v v Rigorous and comprehensive education based on a global perspective Development of study skills and preparation for college experience Participation in a community of scholars To affirm that state standards are met and exceeded through diversified teaching and learning To profit from the richness of experiences and perspective that IB Diploma students bring to their campuses
The Common Application for College Admission How many courses does your school offer: IB AP Honors If school policy limits the number a student may take, please list the maximum allowed: IB AP Honors Is the applicant an IB Diploma candidate? _ Yes _ No Are classes taken on a block schedule? _ Yes _ No In comparison with other college preparatory students at your school, the applicant s course selection is: _ most demanding _ very demanding _ demanding _ average _ below average
The IB Hexagon Group 2: World Languages German SL/HL Spanish SL/HL French SL/HL Group 4: Experimental Sciences Biology SL Chemistry SL Physics SL Environmental Systems and Societies S ITGS SL/HL Group 1: Language A English A HL Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Creativity, Action Service (CAS) Group 6: Arts Visual Art SL/HL Music SL/HL Group 3: Individuals And Societies History of the Americas HL Psychology SL/HL Group 5: Mathematics & Computer Science Math SL/HL Math Studies SL
The IB Curriculum Students are required to take six IB academic core courses: Language A Mother tongue English A (45 languages available) Language B (World Language) German, Spanish, French (18 others available) Individuals and Societies History of the Americas, Geography, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Information Technology, Anthropology (Courses in red offered at OHS)
The IB Curriculum Experimental Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems, Design Technology Mathematics and Computer Science Math HL, Math SL, Math Studies, Economics, Business and Management, Computer Science The Arts Visual Art, Music, Theatre, Film (Courses in red offered at OHS)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Requirements Take at least three higher level (HL) and no more than three standard level (SL) courses One course from groups 1-5, and a 6 th subject Higher level (HL) 240 hours instruction *Exams taken in senior year externally assessed Standard level (SL) 150 hours instruction Exams taken in junior/senior year externally assessed Complete core elements (Extended Essay, CAS, Theory of Knowledge) *all HL courses are designed as two year learning experiences
IB Diploma vs. IB Certificates What are IB certificates? A student who has elected to take fewer than six subjects, is awarded a certificate for the examinations completed. An IB certificate reflecting the grade earned (1 7) is issued to students upon completion of each Diploma Program course and exam. Can a student take individual IB courses or does he/she have to study the whole Diploma Program? Students can take individual IB courses; however, the strength of the IB Diploma Program is in the diploma itself, and schools are expected to promote the whole diploma. Students who enroll in individual courses will receive an IB certificate noting the courses they took and the marks they earned. How many IB certificates can be taken? There is no minimum or maximum number of IB certificates that can be taken. Do IB certificates have to be all at standard level? No, a candidate can take a mixture of standard level and higher level subjects
How are IB courses credited by Tennessee and HCDE? All IB courses are weighted: 5 points are added to the final grade of each course. Universities and colleges all over the world recognize the International Baccalaureate diploma. Check each university s website to see how much credit is awarded for successful completion of IB exams.
International Baccalaureate Assessments End of course IB exams are externally assessed. A variety of other assessments are internally developed and assessed by teachers. Internal assessments may be externally scored or internally scored and moderated by IB. The student s final IB grades are derived from a combination of internal and external assessment scores.
Other IB Diploma Requirements Theory of Knowledge Class (TOK) Core of IB curriculum Critical reflection on knowledge and experience Inquiry into different ways of knowing and different kinds of knowledge Connections between academic disciplines and life experiences 100 hours of instruction time over 2 years
Other IB Diploma Requirements The Extended Essay (EE) 4,000 words (maximum) Written on a topic of special interest and expected to be at the university level of research Topic will come from one of the subjects being studied. Essays are externally scored. EE is counted as Senior Project by state of Tennessee
Other IB Diploma Requirements CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) Enhance personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning and based on learner outcomes In order to be meaningful, activities should continue throughout the program. A school staff member is responsible for working with the student to develop his or her plan..5 P.E. credit required by the state is waived with CAS activities
How do I earn the IB Diploma? v All assessment components for each of the six subjects and the additional IB diploma requirements must be successfully completed in order to be awarded the IB Diploma. v Performance in each of the six IB diploma subjects is graded on a scale of 1 point (minimum) to 7 points (maximum). A maximum of 3 points is awarded for combined performance in Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay. v The total score is a combination of scores in the 6 IB courses combined with points for TOK and EE. v The IB Diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is at least 24 with other conditions met. The maximum total Diploma Program point score is 45.
8 th Grade Course Requirements for IB Pre-Diploma Program *Honors level courses are recommended when available 8 th English Algebra 1 German 1, Spanish 1, or French 1 US History Physical Science 8 Electives
DP pre-requisites for 9 th & 10 th grades 2013 and beyond *Honors level courses are recommended when available 9 th 10 th English 9 English 10 Geometry 1 st Semester Algebra 2, Pre-calculus German 2, Spanish 2, or French 1 Pre AP World History Biology German 3, Spanish 3, or French 2 AP European History 2 nd Semester Chemistry Visual Art 1, Music 1 Visual Art 2, Music 2 Electives Electives
DP Course Requirements for 11 th & 12 th grades 2013 and beyond *Honors level courses are recommended when available 11 th 12 th IB English HL IB Math Studies IB Math 1 SL/HL IB German SL/HL IB Spanish SL/HL or French SL/HL IB History of the Americas HL IB Biology SL/HL IB Chemistry SL IB Physics SL IB Environ. Systems SL IB Music SL/HL IB Art SL/HL IB English HL IB Math Studies SL IB Math 1 SL/HL IB German SL/HL IB Spanish SL/HL or French SL/HL IB History of the Americas HL IB Biology SL/HL IB Chemistry SL IB Physics SL IB Environ. Systems SL IB Music SL/HL IB Art SL/HL
Important to know: Transfer students in the 9 th grade can enter the DP, but need to consult with guidance and the IB coordinator to plan path. Students who take Algebra 1 in 9 th grade can enter DP, but also need to consult with guidance and the IB coordinator. Non-transfer students are expected to take the same Language B for all years of the Diploma Program.
To Learn More about the Advantages of the IB Diploma Program, please open the link below to view this video Education for a Better World: the IB Diploma Programme http://blip.tv/play/hfyhgd_tlaa
Ooltewah High School Simply the Best This powerpoint presentation was adapted from Science Hill High School s presentation by D. Bentley and Signal Mountain Middle High School s presentation by Janet Brodsky, with thanks. The International Baccalaureate s website at www.ibo.org has facts, figures, statistical information, and other resources available. Updated information about TIBA, Tennessee IB Association of schools, can be found at www.tennesseeib.org If you have any questions please contact the IB Coordinator Angela Mergen at 423-238-5221 ext. 2262 mergen_angela@hcde.org