Transcript High School Program

Washington-Lee High School
A Tradition of Academic Excellence
Agenda
 Welcome
 Power
point
 Panel discussion
 Question and Answer session
 Quiz!
Washington-Lee High School
An IB World School Since 1996
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Authorized in 1996
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One of 2,100 DP
schools in 139
countries
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Member of MidAtlantic IB World
Schools (IB-MA)
IB Diploma Class of 2009
Results for 2009-2010
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85% diploma pass rate in 2010 (44 of 52)
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4.70 Average grade obtained by candidates who passed
the diploma
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30 Average points obtained by candidates who passed
the diploma
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319 students took 696 exams in 30 subject areas
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73% students tested scored a 4 or better
Profile for 2010-2011
 44
diploma seniors (12th)
 67 anticipated juniors (11th)
 479 students enrolled in one or more IB
classes (55% of juniors and seniors)
 270 W-L pre-IB students (9th & 10th)
 39 faculty
 30 course offerings
What is so special about IB?
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World-wide recognition
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The curriculum and pedagogy of IB programs focus on
international perspectives of learning and teaching, while
insisting that students fully explore their home culture and
language
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School support, authorization and program evaluation
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Professional development for teachers
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Students are assessed both internally and externally in
ways that measure individual performance against stated
objectives for each subject
The Diploma Program goals
provide students with:
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A broad and balanced, yet academically
demanding, program of study
The development of critical-thinking and
reflective skills
The development of research skills
The development of independent learning skills
The development of intercultural understanding
A globally recognized university entrance
qualification
at W-L
#2 IB school in
Virginia
-Newsweek
One of the top
25 IB schools
in the U.S.
-Newsweek
Costa Rica
Exchange
Program
30
subject
offerings
Bilingual
Diploma
Options for Students
Interested in IB
Option 1: Full Diploma
Option 1: Full Diploma
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A two-year course of study
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Starts in the Junior year
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Focuses on international
mindedness
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Core requirements
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Application process
Course Offerings
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English HL
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1: Language A1
2: Second Language
Spanish A2 HL (Fluent Speakers)
Spanish B HL and SL
French H HL and SL
Latin HL and SL
Course Offerings
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
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History of the Americas/Topics of 20th Century HL and
SL
Psychology HL and SL
Philosophy SL
Economics SL
Geography SL
Social and Cultural Anthropology SL
Information Technology in a Global Society SL
Business and Management SL
Course Offerings
Group 4: Experimental Sciences
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Biology HL
Chemistry HL
Physics SL
Environmental Systems SL
Design Technology SL
Group 5: Mathematics
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Mathematics SL
Math Studies SL
Computer Science HL
Course Offerings
Group 6: The Arts
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Theater HL and SL
Visual Arts HL and SL
Music SL
**Course availability subject to change
Contents: What does the Diploma
Program CORE contain?
Creativity, Action, Service
(CAS)
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Encourages students to be
involved in artistic pursuits,
sports and community service
 Education outside the
classroom
 Development of the learner
profile
Extended Essay (EE)
 4,000
words
 Offers
the opportunity to investigate a
research question of individual interest
 Familiarizes
students with the independent
research and writing skills expected at
university
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
 Interdisciplinary
 Explores
the nature of knowledge across
disciplines
 Encouraging an appreciation of other
cultural perspectives
Option 2: IB Certificate
IB Certificate
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A student must:
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Meet minimum course prerequisites .
Take one or more IB courses out of the
six groups of study as part of their high
school program.
Complete internal and external
assessments.
How to Prepare for IB
W-L Pre-IB Course of Studies
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Intensified English 9
Intensified World History or AP
World History
Spanish or French 3 or Latin 2
Intensified Biology
Geometry or Algebra 2,
Intensified
P.E./Health 1
Elective
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Intensified English 10
AP Government for 10th
graders*
Spanish or French 4 of Latin 3
Intensified Chemistry
Algebra 2, Intensified or higher
P.E./Health 2
Elective
Prerequisites for W-L Pre-IB
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for W-L Pre-IB include the
following:
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Algebra I – current enrollment in Algebra I or
greater in grade 8.
Spanish II, French II, or Latin I – current
enrollment in grade 8.
Strong grades (A’s and B’s) in all subjects
Selection Process
&
Lottery
Application Deadline – January 21, 2011 (4PM)
At least one parent or guardian must attend two high school information
sessions. A transfer application must be signed by the principal at the end of
each meeting.
All applications are due to the IB office by 4 PM on January 21st.
Bus transportation is provided for IB transfers that live at least 1.5 miles
away.
Transfers that do not pursue the full diploma must take three IB courses
Junior and Senior year.
High School
Information Sessions
School
Tue, Nov. 9,
2010
Thu, Dec. 9,
2010
Thu, Jan. 13, 2011
Wakefield High
10 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Washington-Lee High
8:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Yorktown High
10 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
H-B Woodlawn
3 p.m.
(High School Program)
Distinguished Panel
Alexander Berlin
Andrew Elliott
Elizabeth Englund
Shahenda Helmy
Gretchen Schroeder
Matthew Przydzial – Teacher/Mentor/Coach
Renee Gorsky – Parent