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IBCC Career Pathway for Your Passion and Future Plans

Learn about the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCC) at South Forsyth High School. This program offers a blend of academic and career pathways, helping with college acceptance and earning college course credits. Discover the IBCC CORE requirements and the characteristics of IB students. Contact the IB coordinator for more information.

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IBCC Career Pathway for Your Passion and Future Plans

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  1. Forsyth County Schools International Baccalaureate Programme located at South Forsyth High School IB Career-related Programme Information Session

  2. IBCP in North America NEW IB Program! 31 US IBCP Schools 6 Georgia IBCP Schools 1 Forsyth IBCP Schools IBCC = IB Career Certificate

  3. Some IB Coursework for Rigor “What if I’m more interested in aCareer Path than full IB Diploma?” What if you can do something that is a blend of both worlds…. • A Career Pathway for your passion and future plans YAY! Helps w/ College Acceptance Ooo! Ooo! HOPE Scholarship!

  4. PAYOFF:College Course Credits • Scores of 4+ (IB scale is 1-7) can earn credit • depending on college/university • Colleges are looking at the following characteristics when they evaluate candidates for admission to their campus: • Rigor of coursework undertaken by the prospective candidate • SAT & ACT Test scores • GPA* • Class Rank • Application Essay • Work/School Activities

  5. 2 IB Diploma Classes • 2 IB Diploma Classes “So what do I need to do to acquire this IBCP thing?” plus Any Career Pathway IBCP CORE Requirements (during Junior/Senior Yrs.) • World Language • Development • Reflective • Project in field • Community & Service • 9th or 10th grade • Pathway course #1 • Personal & Professional Skills (class) • 11th grade • Pathway course #2 • 12th grade • Pathway course #3

  6. “So what ARE these IBCP CORE requirements?” 1. C&S = Community & Service • 50 hours over the two years • A good chunk of this will be done as a Service Learning Project designed by the students over the two years in the program

  7. “So what ARE these IBCP CORE requirements?” 2. Language Development • Must show development of a second language • ~50 hours over the two years in program • Must create a portfolio demonstrating their growth in language • Choices: French, Spanish, German • Ideal method: take another Language B course at SFHS 11th or 12th grade year

  8. “So what ARE these IBCP CORE requirements?” 3. Reflective Project • Research and develop awareness of an issue related to their pathway • No prescribed structure or format • Possible methods: • Essay, dialogue short play • Short film • Radio play, interview • Web page • Presentation • Storyboard, photographic presentation

  9. “So what ARE these IBCP CORE requirements?” 4. Personal & Professional Skills class a separate course… • ATL promotes “soft skills” highly sought after in the business world, such as communication, critical thinking, cultivating effective work culture and professional ethics and community relations.

  10. 5. IB Course Choices Can be EITHER SL or HL depending on your personal preference Outside of Class Reflective Project C. & S. Choose TWOfrom the following IB courses: Math Biology Physics History English Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish) Visual Arts Psychology Computer Science Business Design Technology IB Curriculum PLUS your Pathway classes Additional Course: Personal & Professional Skills

  11. Characteristics of IB Students • Motivated • Good Work Ethic • High Standards for themselves and their works • Good Homework Ethic • Organizational Skills • Good Attitude • Communication Skills • Written Expression • Reading Comprehension • Critical Thinking Skills • Acceptance of Criticism Academically Responsible Risk Takers Principled Inquiring Independent Communicators Knowledgeable Caring Intense Hard Work Ethic Time Management Skills Highly Motivated to Succeed

  12. Typical IBCP Schedules Exam Exam Exam Exam Exam Exam IB English HL – Two Years IB English SL IB Design Tech SL IB History 20th Cen. SL AP Language Comp IB Psychology SL Exam IB Business SL Exam Elective Choice key Graduation Requirements Career Path

  13. Ok, I’m interested, what do I do now?” 1. Complete and turn in the INTENT to PARTICIPATE in IBCC form 2. Come set an appointment to “Create a Two Year Schedule/Plan” with Mr. Denney green

  14. For More Information Kevin Denney, IB Coordinator kdenney@forsyth.k12.ga.us 770-781-2264 ext. 100228 School Website: www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sfhs/site/default.asp Click the Academics tab, then Advanced Studies, then International Baccalaureate You can also get more information about IB atwww.ibo.org. Fees associated with IBCC There is a one time per candidate fee of $167, and two IB exam fees of $110 each paid over the two year period in the program.

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