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Washington-Lee High School IB Information Night. GOAL…A PRESENTATION IN 4 PARTS. About the IB Program What options do I have and how do I chose? How to prepare for IB Selection process and lottery. About the IB Program at Washington-Lee high school.
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Washington-Lee High School IB Information Night
GOAL…A PRESENTATION IN 4 PARTS • About the IB Program • What options do I have and how do I chose? • How to prepare for IB • Selection process and lottery
About the IB Program at Washington-Lee high school The IB Program at Washington-Lee High School encourages students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens.
Washington-Lee High SchoolAn IB World School Since 1996 • Authorized in 1996 • One of 2,292 DP schools in 140 countries • Member of Mid-Atlantic IB World Schools (IB-MA)
Results for 2010-2011 • 81% diploma pass rate in 2011 (35 of 43) • 4.89 average grade obtained by candidates who passed the diploma (4.89 out of 7) • 31 average points obtained by candidates who passed the diploma (31 out of 45) • 364 students took 737 exams in 30 subject areas • 72% students tested scored a 4 or better (4 out of 7)
Profile for 2011-2012 • 59 diploma seniors (12th) • 51 anticipated juniors (11th) • 541 students enrolled in one or more IB classes (11th-12th) • 204 W-L Pre-IB students (9th and 10th) • 313 IB transfers (9th-12th)
What is so special about IB? • World-wide recognition. • 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. • Students are assessed both internally and externally in ways that measure individual performance against stated objectives for each subject. • Ongoing professional development for teachers.
The Diploma Program goals provide students with: • 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 I-B Program One of the top 5 IB schools in Virginia -Washington Post One of the top 25 IB schools in the U.S. -Washington Post Costa Rica exchange Over 30 subject offerings Bilingual diploma
IB OPTIONS Option 1: Full Diploma
Option 1: Full Diploma • Application required: Students apply in November and December of 10th grade • A two-year course of study • Starts in the Junior year • Focuses on international mindedness • Core requirements
CONTENTS: WHAT DOES THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM CURRICULUM CONTAIN? The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts • Students study concurrently: • three subjects at the high level (240 hours each) • three subjects at the standard level (150 hours each) • all three parts of the core • The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program.
Course Offerings • Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature • English Literature A HL • Spanish Language and Literature A HL and SL (fluent speakers) • Group 2: Language Acquisition • Spanish B HL and SL • French H HL and SL • Latin HL and SL • Chinese SL* • Arabic SL* * First teaching in 2013-2014
Course Offerings Group 3: Individuals and Societies • 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 and HL • Information Technology in a Global Society SL • Business and Management SL
Course Offerings Group 4: Experimental Sciences • Biology HL • Chemistry HL • Physics SL • Environmental Systems SL • Design Technology SL • Sports, Education and Health Science SL Group 5: Mathematics • Mathematics SL and HL • Math Studies SL • Computer Science HL
Course Offerings Group 6: The Arts • Theater HL and SL • Visual Arts HL and SL • Music SL
The DIPLOMA CORE Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) • 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 • Encourages an appreciation of other cultural perspectives
IB OPTIONS Option 2: Diploma Program courses
DIPLOMA PROGRAM COURSES“CERTIFICATE STUDENTS” • No application required. • Meet minimum course prerequisites and receive teacher recommendation. • 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.
Parent and teacher perspective Renee Gorsky, Proud Parent Matthew Przydzial, IB Mathematics and TOK Instructor
Prerequisites for W-L Pre-IB • Strong grades (A’s and B’s) in all subjects. • Spanish, French, Arabic or Chinese II or Latin I in grade 8. • Algebra I or greater in grade 8. • Strong grades (A’s and B’s) in English and History. • Short answer/essay questions.
W-L Pre-IB Course of Studies • Intensified English 9 • Intensified World History or AP World History • Spanish, French, Arabic or Chinese 3 or Latin 2 • Intensified Biology • Geometry or Algebra 2, Intensified • P.E./Health 1 • Elective • Intensified English 10 • AP Government for 10th graders* • Spanish, French, Arabic, or Chinese 4 or Latin 3 • Intensified Chemistry • Algebra 2, Intensified or higher • P.E./Health 2 • Elective * Required course for IB transfers
W-L PRE-IB RUBRIC 1. Transcript (6th-9th grade) 3 pts. All A’s 2 pts. A’s and B’s 1 pt. One or more C’s 0 pts. One or more D’s 2. World Language 3 pts. Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 with “B” or better 2 pts. Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1with one or more C’s 1 pts. Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 with one or more D’s 0 pts. Less than Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 in 8th grade or Spanish/French/Arabic/Chineselevel 3 or Latin level 2 in 9th grade 3. Math 3 pts. Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry (regular or Int.) in 9th with A or better 2pts. Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry(regular or Int.) in 9th with B or better 1 pt. Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry (regular or Int.) in 9th with one or more C’s 0 pts. More than one D or not currently enrolled in Algebra I in 8th or Geometry in 9th
W-L PRE-IB RUBRIC CONTINUED 4. English/History 3 pts. All A’s in English and Geography/W. History 2 pts. A’s and B’s in English and Geography/W. History 1 pt. One or more C’s 0 pts. One or more D’s 5. Short Answer Questions 3 pts. Extremely well written 2 pts. Good 1 pt. Below average 0 pts. Poor/Incomplete Total Score= _____ out of 15 *11 out of 15 is considered qualified
The IB Transfer Process • Application Deadline – January 20, 2012 (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. • W-L is only accepting IB transfers. If the number of qualified program transfers exceeds 83 a random double-blind lottery will be conducted by the Superintendent’s office. • Transfers that do not pursue the full diploma must take three IB courses Junior and Senior year. All IB transfers are also required to take AP Government in 10th grade. • Bus transportation is provided for IB transfers that live at least 1.5 miles away.
Checklist for Pre-IB Applicants • Rising 9th and 10th grade students • Pre-IB application (all applicants) • APS Pupil Transfer application (transfers only) • Attend TWO High School Information Sessions (transfers only) • Cumulative transcript, including 1st quarter grades • Submit the above information to the IB office by 4 PM on January 20, 2012
Checklist for IB Diploma Program Applicants • Rising 11th grade students • IB Diploma Program application (all applicants) • APS Pupil Transfer application (transfers only) • Attend TWO High School Information Sessions (transfers only) • Cumulative transcript, including 1st quarter grades (transfers only) • Teacher recommendation forms (Non-WL and transfers only)
Questions Please visit the W-L IB website at www.apsva.us/washingtonlee