Transcript Group 6: The Arts - Zionsville Community Schools

Diploma Program
The unique benefits of the DP
From the article “Will ‘no tuition’ spell chaos?”
found on the front page of last Friday’s Indianapolis
Star:
“…Some fear the possibility of public school recruitment.
Depending on a school’s reputation – and community pressure
– a school may be hard-pressed to turn down the next
basketball phenom Greg Oden or math whiz Sam Dittmer.”
“…Julie Murphy, whose daughter is one of those 140
students [who transferred to Washington Township Schools],
is ecstatic about the possibility that tuition could become free.
She lives in Zionsville but pays $5000 a year to send her
daughter to North Central High School.
“She wanted a school that offered International
Baccalaureate classes and a strong drama program, but didn’t
think Zionsville fit that bill. She may not even have to pay for
the second half of this school year at North Central.
“’I feel like I just hit the lottery and didn’t have to buy a
ticket,’ she said. ‘It’s all about opportunity and being able to
choose and pick the best choice.’”
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Why Earn an IB Diploma?
 The most challenging and elite diploma to attain at
ZCHS
 Curriculum is unique and “differentiating of student
ability”
 Especially valued by the most prestigious colleges in
the U.S. and worldwide
 All universities offer college credit for all HL courses
 Many universities offer advanced standing and
scholarships for diploma recipients
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Organization: What is the IB mission and legal status?
The IB is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student.
Mission
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.
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Philosophy: What is the IB philosophy?
 “Through high quality education we create a better world.”
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Idealistic, peace promoting
Culturally aware
Quality, standards
University recognition & challenge
Internationally-minded, embraces diversity
 “International and Baccalaureate complementing opposites that
make the IB.”
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Programs : What is the Learner Profile?
It’s the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.
IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
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Contents: What does the Diploma Program curriculum contain?
The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.
Students study
concurrently:
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At least three subjects at
higher level (HL)
(240 hours each).
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As many as three subjects
at standard level (SL)
(150 hours each).
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all three parts of the core.
The IB Learner Profile and
the core are central to the
philosophy of the Diploma
Program.
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Services: What is special about IB assessment?
IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent, and differentiating of student ability.
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Diploma Program assessment
includes both final examinations
and internal assessment
undertaken by the teacher to IB
criteria and then externally
moderated by the IB.
Assessments include
• Labs
• Portfolios
• Oral components
• Audio Recordings
• Open-ended Written
Responses
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Marks awarded for each course
range from 1 (lowest) to 7
(highest).
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Diploma is awarded to students
who gain at least 24 points.
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Diploma Program assessment,
principles, and practice available
on www.ibo.org
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Subjects offered: What subjects are offered within the six
groups?
The Diploma Program has a large range of subjects with many course
options in each. From these options, ZCHS will be offering the
following:
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Group 1 – Language A1
• English 11 and 12 HL
(Fisher and Showley)
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Group 2 – World Languages:
• Spanish SL (Haehl, and
Miller)
• French SL (Hightshue)
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Group 3 – Individuals and
Societies:
• History of the Americas HL
(Magoni)
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•
Group 4 – Experimental Sciences:
• Biology HL (King)
• Physics SL (Mulholland)
• (Chemistry SL ?– Cripe)
Group 5 – Math
• Advanced Math HL (Essick)
• Calculus SL (Livengood and Kintzel)
Group 6 - The Arts:
• Visual Arts HL or SL (Klaunig)
• Music HL or SL (Lyons)
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Contents: What does the Diploma Program curriculum
contain?
The extended essay:
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Coordinated by Jane Bewley
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Contains 4,000 words
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Offers the opportunity to investigate
a research question of individual
interest
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Familiarizes students with the
independent research and writing
skills expected at college level
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Asks students to work with faculty
mentor throughout research and
writing process
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Contents: What does the Diploma Program curriculum
contain?
Creativity, action and service
(CAS):
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Coordinated by Wendy Haag
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150 hours over two years
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Encourages students to be involved
in artistic pursuits, sports and
community service
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Promotes education outside the
classroom
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Promotes development of the
learner profile
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Contents: What does the Diploma Program curriculum
contain?
Theory of knowledge:
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Taught by Joe Hauptmann
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Provides an interdisciplinary
approach to IB
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Explores the nature of knowledge
across disciplines
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Encourages an appreciation of other
cultural perspectives
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IB HL Classes for Non-Diploma Students
 Students may take IB Higher Level classes for
college credit without pursuing the entire
diploma.
 See handout titled “Higher Level IB Classes
Offered at ZCHS” to help determine whether
IB HL classes or AP classes are best for your
son or daughter.
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University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by
universities?
The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.
The IB works closely with universities in all regions of the world to
gain recognition for the IB diploma:
 Online access for university admissions officers and government
officials to syllabuses and recent examination papers
 A database of university admission policies on www.ibo.org
 Recognition in over 100 countries
 Recognition by over 2,000 universities
 Some universities offer advanced standing and
scholarships for IB students.
 Nearly all universities offer college credit for IB
classes.
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Considerations Before Committing
 An IB student’s class schedule is restricted to mostly
IB and regular diploma requirements. Little to no room
for electives.
 IB students must be willing to challenge themselves in
ALL subject areas, not just their strongest.
 IB Diploma students are still working hard spring
semester of their senior year.
 The IB Diploma is prestigious because not everyone
earns it.
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The Ultimate Goal of IB at ZCHS
As the Learner Profile states, our IB students will be
 Inquirers
 Knowledgeable
 Thinkers
 Communicators
 Principled
 Open-minded
 Caring
 Risk-takers
 Balanced
and
 Reflective
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Those Most Successful in the IB Program
 Have had academic success in the past
 Are willing to challenge themselves in ALL subject
areas, even those in which they may not be
strongest.
 Value those attributes found on the Learner
Profile
 Are highly motivated individuals.
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Note: Course
Subject
offerings subject to
change based on
enrollment.
Group 1: Language English
A1
HL
Level
HL
Group 2: World
Languages
Spanish
French
Group 3:
Individuals and
Societies
History
HL
Group 4:
Experimental
Sciences
(Other sequences of
classes than those
listed may fulfill
requirements.)
Biology
HL
HL
Group 5: Math
Advanced
Math
Group 6: The Arts
Visual Arts
Music
(Music SL must
select from
composition, group
or solo options.)
SL Level
SL
SL
SL
SL
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Eng 9
Eng 9 Honors
Eng 10
Eng 10 Honors
Eng 10 Interdisciplinary
Spanish II
Spanish III
French II
French III
Spanish III
Span IV
French III
French IV
IB English:
(English Literature and
Composition
English 11)
Spanish IV
IB Spanish (V)
French IV
IB French (V)
World History AP
World History
Interdisciplinary
World History
Biology I and Chemistry I
Chemistry I
Bio I
Phys I or Biology I
IB English:
(Language and
Composition
English 12)
IB Spanish (V)
Spanish VI AP if
desired
IB French (V)
French VI AP if
desired
IB History of the
IB History of the
( History )
Chemistry
SL
SL
ICP*
Biology I
ICP
Bio I or Phys I
Physics
SL
SL
ICP
Biology I
Biology I
Chemistry I
Algebra II H
Pre-Calculus H
SL
Geometry H
Algebra II H
SL
Geometry
Algebra II
Intro to 2D Art and Intro to
3D Art
Drawing I + 1 other art elective
(not Photog. or Digital Design)
SL
Intro to 2D Art
Drawing I + 1 other art elective
(not Photog. or Digital Design)
IB Visual Arts I
IB Visual Arts II
SL
SL
Ensemble or Elec Music
Ensemble or Elec Music
Ensemble or Elec Music
AP Music Theory
Ensemble or Elec Music
AP Music Theory
IB Music
AP Music Theory
IB Music
TOK (Spring)
IB Music
IB Music
Open Slot in Schedule
TOK (Fall)
Physical Education I/II
*Health for students
Health
*Students taking ICP as a
Government (Fall)
Economics
(Spring)
Visual Arts
Music
Theory of
Theory of
Knowledge (TOK) Knowledge
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Other Course
Requirements
HL
HL
HL
IB Biology
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
(Chemistry I)
IB Chemistry
(Chemistry I)
IB Physics
(Physics I)
IB Physics
(Physics I)
IB Math
()
IB Math
(Pre-Calculus H)
IB Math
(Pre-Calculus)
IB Visual Arts I
IB Biology
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Chemistry
IB Physics
(Physics II)
IB Physics
(Physics II)
IB Math
(Advanced Math)
IB Math
IB Math
IB Visual Arts II
Group 1: Language A1 (HL English)
 9th Grade: English 9 or 9 Honors
 10th Grade: English 10 or 10 Honors
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Group 2: World Languages (SL Spanish
or French)
 9th Grade: At least Spanish II or French II
 10th Grade: At least Spanish III or French III
 Students ready for Spanish or French V by their junior
year may opt for an open slot in their schedule during
their senior year.
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Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Social
Studies)
 HL History of the Americas
• 9th or 10th Grade: World History (regular,
interdisciplinary, or AP)
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Group 4: Experimental Sciences
(Science); Student chooses 1 of 3 routes:
1. For HL Biology
• 9th Grade: Bio I or Chem I
• 10th Grade: Bio I or Chem I
2. For SL Physics
• 9th or 10th Grade: ICP or Chemistry
• 9th or 10th Grade: Bio I
• Do NOT take Physics I.
3. For SL Chemistry
• 9th or 10th Grade: ICP or Physics I
• 9th or 10th Grade: Bio
• Do NOT take Chem I.
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Group 5: Math; Student Chooses 1 of 3
Routes
1. Advanced Math HL
• 9th: Algebra II Honors
• 10th: Pre-Calc Honors
2. Calculus BC SL
• 9th and 10th: Geometry H and Algebra II H
3. Calculus AB SL
• 9th and 10th: Geometry and Algebra II
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Group 6: The Arts;
Student Chooses either Visual Arts or
Music.
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A student choosing Visual Arts will
pursue either…
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Visual Arts HL
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9th : Intro to 2D Art and Intro to 3D Art
10th: Drawing I and one other art elective
OR
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Visual Arts SL
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9th: Intro to 2D Art
10th: Drawing I and one other art elective
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A student choosing Music will pursue
either…
 Music HL
• 9th: 2 semesters of an ensemble or elective music class
• 10th: AP Music Theory
OR
 Music SL
• 9th/10th: 3 total semesters of any ensemble or elective music
classes.
• Students who pursue Music SL and who take AP Music
Theory during their sophomore year can finish IB Music SL
their junior year to have an open slot in their schedule during
their senior year.
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To Make an IB Diploma Schedule even
more flexible…
 Recommend taking Government and Economics
online as student’s junior year approaches
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