Transcript International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

•SGMHS , an Authorized IB World School Since January 31st, 2014.
•2015-2016
The Mission of the IB Programme…
 The International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to
develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring
young people who help to create a better and
more peaceful world through intercultural
understanding and respect.
IB DIPLOMAPROGRAMME AT
SGMHS
 San Gabriel Mission High School received
authorization to implement the prestigious
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme on
January 30th, 2014.
 The International Baccalaureate was established in
1968 and is recognized worldwide.
 Currently, 2,641 schools (globally) have earned IBDP
authorization.
 San Gabriel Mission High School is one of 11 allgirl schools in the United States recognized as an
IBDP World school.
IB Learner Profile – IBDP Students
Aim to be…
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inquirers
knowledgeable
thinkers
communicators
principled
open-minded
caring
risk-takers
balanced (Spiritual)
reflective
International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme - Curriculum
What is IB Diploma Programme?
 IBDP Candidates are placed in a cohort and
participate in a series of vigorous courses meant to
solidify their Academic experience.
 The IBDP programme is intended for Juniors and
Seniors.
 Courses are 2 years in length
IB Diploma Programme at SGMHS
 Group 1 : Language A – IB Literature
 Group 2: Language B - IB Spanish or French ab initio
 Group 3: Individuals & Societies - IB History of the
Americas and IB World History
 Group 4: Experimental Sciences - IB Biology
 Group 5: Mathematics & Computer Science - IB
Math Studies or IB Math SL
 Group 6: The Arts - IB Film Studies or IB Visual Arts
Sample Schedules IBDP
Junior Year
Senior Year
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1. IB Literature (English) – Yr1
2. IB Spanish – Yr 1
3. IB History of the Americas
4. IB Biology- Yr 1
5. Math Studies or Math SL – Yr
1
 6. B Film or IB Visual Arts – Yr 1
 7. Theory of Knowledge – Zero
period
 *Government/Econ completed
sophomore year for pre-diploma
students.
IB Literature (English) – Yr2
2. IB Spanish – Yr 2
3. IB World History
4. IB Biology- Yr 2
5. Math Studies or Math SL –
Yr 2
 6. IB Film or IB Visual Arts –
Yr 2 or alternative depending
on a case by case basis
 7. Theory of Knowledge –
Zero period
What are the Differences Between
IB & AP?
Advanced Placement
Program
 14,000 public high schools in
U.S. offer AP courses.
 Focus on individual subjects.
 Stand alone courses.
 1 Year courses.
IB Diploma Programme
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offer the IB Diploma
Programme.
SGMHS is one of 11 all girl
schools in the U.S. that is
authorized to offer the IBDP
program.
Focus on a holistic curricular
program.
IBDP Candidates must complete
6 courses plus Extended Essay,
CAS, and TOK requirements.
2 year courses.
IB Diploma Programme at SGMHS
 Other Programme Requirements for IBDP
Candidates:
 1. Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) – Service
Requirement
 2. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – Extra class
 3. Extended Essay – 4,000 word senior paper
IBDP Exams=Combined Scores
 Each exam is given a score from 1-7 (42 pts possible)
 Students can be awarded 3 additional points for the
combined results of TOK, CAS and Extended essay
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 (total points possible – 45)
 The diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24
points, subject to certain minimum levels of performance
across the whole diploma and to satisfactory participation
in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Application Rules:
 Students must apply to the IBDP at the end of their
Sophomore Year.
 IB Diploma Programme cohort candidates must
complete all of the courses specified by IB And
complete the CAS, TOK, & Extended Essay
requirements.
 They must also attend summer school in order to
comply with SGMHS graduation requirements.
 Non IBDP students may enroll in a stand alone IB
class with teacher signature. * These students are
not considered “IB” students.
Pre- Diploma Programme
 Sophomore year
 Intended for sophomores that would like to prepare
themselves for the rigors of the IBDP program.
 Students must apply at the end of their Freshman year.
 * Participation in the Pre-Diploma program does not
guarantee admission into the IBDP program Junior
year.
Financial Responsibilities
Program
Fees
Allocation of Fees
Pre-Diploma
Programme
$600 ( sophomore year
only)
Operations
* AP exam fees are
separate
Full IB Diploma
$1200 per year ( junior &
Programme Candidates senior year)
IB Certificate Students
Summer school courses,
IB exam fees, operations
$200 a year per
IB exam fee and
independent (two year)IB operations
course.
$300.00 per one year
course