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I THINK, THEREFORE. International Baccalaureate Program. Nogales High School, Rowland Unified School District. What exactly is the International Baccalaureate?.

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I THINK, THEREFORE

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  1. I THINK, THEREFORE

  2. International Baccalaureate Program Nogales High School, Rowland Unified School District

  3. What exactly is the International Baccalaureate? • The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its mission to create a better world through education” • 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... • IB 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”

  4. More about the IB Program • A highly rigorous course of studies • Designed for highly motivated students • Leading to external exams in 6 areas • Origins are international • Found in over 2,000 high schools worldwide • 143 nations worldwide • More than 100,000 juniors and seniors take IB exams each year

  5. What are the advantages? • 1. Past IB Students report that they are better prepared for college… • They learned time management skills. • They developed better critical thinking skills. • They developed better analytical writing skills. • They developed a better work ethic. • 2. Students may receive preferred status for admission to college. • 3. Students may earn college credits, saving time and money.

  6. IB Learner Profile • The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century • As IB learners we strive to be: • inquirers • knowledgeable • thinkers • communicators • principled • open-minded • caring • risk-takers • balanced • Reflective

  7. Authorization Schools may offer the IB program only if authorized by the IBO. Nogales High School received authorization in July of 2000.

  8. What does the Diploma Program curriculum contain? Students study concurrently: • three subjects at higher level (240 hours each). • three subjects at standard level(150 hours each). • all three parts of the core. Page 8

  9. The IB Curriculum • Language A1 . . . (English HL) • Language A2 . . . second learned language. (Spanish SL and HL, French SL • Individuals and Societies (History of the Americas HL, Psychology SL) • Experimental sciences Biology HL, • Mathematics (Math Studies SL, Math HL) • Arts and Electives (Visual Arts) • Diploma Core (Theory of Knowledge, CAS, EE)

  10. Diploma Core Includes: • Creativity/Action/Service (CAS) 150 Hours • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) 12th Grade Class • Extended Essay (4,000 words) • Questers’ Club

  11. The IB Diploma • Students must take exams in all six areas and complete the “core” requirements. • At least three must be at the Higher Level. (A maximum of 4 is permitted.) • Three may be at the Standard Level. (If 4 at HL, then 2 at SL) • All exams are rated from 1-7, with 4 considered passing. • A total of 24 points scored on exams earns you the IB diploma, but 30 points earns you 30 UC credits

  12. Assessment of IB Work • Internal assessments graded by teacher and externally moderated. • External assessments graded by examiners from all over the world. • Teachers assign their own grades for report card purposes.

  13. Declaration Procedure • Complete the 10th Grade Application • Turn in application, TWO teacher recommendation forms, and a writing sample • Attend interview with IB Coordinator, IB Counselor and IB Administrator Students will be notified regarding acceptance by the IB Coordinator or IB Counselor

  14. Frequently Asked Questions • Can students participate in sports, Band and other activities and be in IB? YES • Does it cost money to take the exams? YES • Does NHS, the District and the State make a special effort to support IB? YES • Is it still good to have taken IB even if you don’t pass the exam? YES • Is an IB course different at another school? NO THE COURSE CURRICULUM IS SET BY IB, NOT THE SCHOOL.

  15. Are There Any Other Questions We can Answer for You ?

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