Transcript International Baccalaureate Programme

GREEN LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
International Baccalaureate Programme
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.
MISSION STATEMENT
The organization works with schools,
governments and international organizations
to develop challenging programmes of
international education and rigorous
assessment.
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.
In sum….
A strong emphasis on the ideals of
international understanding and
responsible citizenship.
Who are IB Students?
573,000 Students Worldwide
125 Countries on 5 Continents
at 2,146 IB World Schools
Angola Antigua/Barbuda Argentina Australia Austria
Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belgium
Bermuda Bolivia Bosnia/Herzegovina Botswana Brazil
Brunei-Darussalam Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Cayman Islands
Chile China Columbia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus
Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt
El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Georgia
Germany Ghana Greece Guam Guatemala Honduras
Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland
Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan
Kazakhstan Kenya Korea Kuwait Lao Latvia Lebanon
Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao
Macedonia Malawi Malaysia Malta Mauritius Mexico Monaco
Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal
Netherlands Netherlands-Antilles New Zealand Nicaragua
Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory
Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines
Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda
Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia
South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Swaziland Sweden
Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tanzania Thailand
Togo Trinidad/Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine
United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay
Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands British
Virgin Islands US Zambia Zimbabwe
Three High Quality IB Programmes
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students
aged 3 to 12 focuses on the development of the whole
child in the classroom and in the world outside.
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students
aged 11 to 16 provides a framework of academic
challenge and life skills taught through traditional
school subjects.
The Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 16
to 19 is a demanding two-year curriculum leading to
final examinations and a qualification that is welcomed
by leading universities around the world.
The Diploma Programme
Junior and Senior Year
Two Year Curriculum
Prepares Students to
Ask challenging questions
Learn how to learn
Develop a strong sense of own identity &
culture
Develop ability to communicate with and
understand people from other countries
and cultures
What Courses Must a
Diploma Program Candidate Take?
1. Language A1
English SL/HL (World Lit)
2. Second Language
French SL/HL
Spanish SL/HL
3. Individuals & Society
History SL/HL
4. Experimental Sciences
Biology SL/HL
Environmental Systems SL
5. Mathematics & Computer
Sciences
Math Studies SL
Math SL
6. The Arts
Music SL
Visual Arts SL/HL
Choosing Subjects for a Diploma
6 Subjects must be selected.
1 Subject must be selected
from each group 1 – 5.
A sixth subject can be
selected from group 6, or can
be selected from groups 1-5.
3 Subjects at HL (240 hours)
and 3 Subjects at SL (150
hours).
One or two subjects at SL
may be completed at the end
of the first year.
6 Subjects: 3 at HL and 3 at SL
1. Language A1
English SL/HL (World Lit)
2. Second Language
French SL/HL
Spanish SL/HL
3. Individuals & Society
History SL/HL
4. Experimental Sciences
Biology SL/HL
Environmental Systems SL
5. Mathematics & Computer
Sciences
Math Studies SL
Math SL
6. The Arts
Music SL
Visual Arts SL/HL
Assessments
Graded on a scale of 1 to 7 points
Maximum of 3 points for EE/TOK
Total of 45 points possible
Diploma is awarded to a candidate whose total
score is 24 (minimum) and 45 (maximum).
Provided:
CAS, TOK, EE have been completed
There is no grade 1 in any subject
There is no grade 2 at HL
There is no more than one grade 2 at SL
There are no more than three grades 3 or below.
Etc. (additional specified conditions)
Assessments
Internal (performance graded by Green Lake teacher)
Oral exercises in language subjects
Projects
Student portfolios
Class presentations
Practical laboratory work
Mathematical investigations
Artistic performances
External (performance graded by IB examiners)
World Literature assignments (Lang A1)
Written tasks for foreign language (Lang A2)
Essays for Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Examinations
Four Year Plan for Grade 9 Student
Grade 9 (MYP)
Grade 11 (DP)
Grade 10 (MYP)
Grade 12 (DP)
English 9 (same)
Algebra/Geom 1
US History (same)
Biology
For Lang: French/Span
Phy Ed/Health
Elective
English 10 (Cmp1/Am Lit)
Algebra/Geom PreCalc
American Government
World History
Chemistry
For Lang: French/Span
Physical Education
Elective
Group 1: World Literature
Group 2: French/Spanish
Group 3: History
Group 4: Math St/Math SL
Group 5: Biology/Env Science
Group 6: Band/Choir/VisualArt
Required: TOK (2nd Sem)
Group 1: World Literature
Group 2: French/Spanish
Group 3: History
Group 4: Math St/Math SL
Group 5: Biology/Env Science
Group 6: Band/Choir/VisualArt
Required: TOK (!st Sem)
Elective
Four Year Plan for Grade 10 Student
Grade 9 (MYP)
Grade 11 (DP)
Grade 10 (MYP)
Grade 12 (DP)
English 9 (same)
Algebra
US History (same)
Biology
For Lang: French/Spanish
Phy Ed/Health
Elective
English 10 (Cmp1/Am Lit)
Algebra/Geom 1 or PreCalc
World History
Chemistry
For Lang: French/Spanish
Physical Education
Elective
Group 1: World Literature
Group 2: French/Spanish
Group 3: History
Group 4: Math St/Math SL
Group 5: Biology/Env Science
Group 6: Band/Choir/VisualArt
Required: Amer Gov’t/TOK
Elective: (Physical Education?)
Group 1: World Literature
Group 2: French/Spanish
Group 3: History
Group 4: Math St/Math SL
Group 5: Biology/Env Science
Group 6: Band/Choir/VisualArt
Required: TOK (1st Sem)
Elective: (Physical Education?)
Three Core Elements
TOK: Theory of Knowledge
Studying the nature of
knowledge
100 hours over 2 year period
Assessment: Give a
presentation and submit an
essay on one of 10 titles
EE: Extended Essay
Topic of personal interest
Limit of 4000 words
CAS: Creativity, Action,
Service
Arts/other experiences;
Physical exertion; Volunteer
experiences
EE: Extended Essay
Topic of personal interest
Approved Subject
Teacher to supervise directly
Approximately 40 hours
Limit of 4000 words
Complete by mid-senior year
TOK: Theory of Knowledge
100 hours of teaching over 2 year period
Study the nature of knowledge
Class presentations
Essay of 1200–1600 words
TOK: Theory of Knowledge
Essay Questions: 1200–1600 words
As a TOK student, what criteria do you use to
distinguish between knowledge, opinion and
propaganda?
Do questions like “Why should I be moral?” or “Why
shouldn’t I be selfish?” have definitive answers?
Compare and contrast knowing a friend to knowing
how to swim, knowing a scientific theory and
knowing a historical period. What conclusions about
the nature of knowledge can you reach?
CAS: Creativity/Action/Service
Counterbalance to academic
world designed to develop
attitudes and values
Approximately 150 Hours over
two years
Approximately 3 Hours each
week
Cannot be an activity where a
grade or monetary reward is
received
Submitted in January of Senior
Year
CREATIVITY
Creative Activity
In/Out of School
Ex: Plays; Set Design;
Ex: Design service project
ACTION
Participation in Sports, etc.
In/Out of School
Ex: Tai Kwon Do; Football
Ex: Expeditions; Intn’l Projects
SERVICE
Community Service
In/Out of School Projects
Ex: LEAP Leader; Heifer Int’l;
Hospital/Nursing Home
Volunteer
CAS Assessment
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Meet with CAS Advisor for ongoing
reflection.
Critical reflection paper on entire
CAS experience.
A Lot of Work!
The Benefits!
IB encourages students to set and
achieve ambitious goals.
IB enables students to compete
effectively in an international arena.
IB provides an interesting, stimulating
and challenging curriculum.
IB students may earn preferential
admission status at many selective
colleges/universities.
IB students may earn up to one full
year of college credits at many selective
colleges/universities.
IB Students who received the IB
diploma have the highest rates of
bachelor’s degree attainment (80%).
IBO Public Website
www.ibo.org
What Are Your Questions?