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Coral Gables Senior High School Celebrating over 25 Years as an IB WORLD SCHOOL

Coral Gables Senior High School Celebrating over 25 Years as an IB WORLD SCHOOL. There are over 3,146 IB World Schools in 143 countries, Throughout six continents!. IB 101. Diploma Program Curriculum. Language Arts. Group 1. Arts & Electives. World Language. Group 6. Group 2.

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Coral Gables Senior High School Celebrating over 25 Years as an IB WORLD SCHOOL

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  1. Coral Gables Senior High School Celebrating over 25 Years as anIB WORLD SCHOOL

  2. There are over 3,146 IB World Schools in 143 countries, Throughout six continents!

  3. IB 101

  4. Diploma Program Curriculum Language Arts Group 1 Arts & Electives World Language Group 6 Group 2 Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge CAS Hours Group 5 Group 3 Mathematics History Group 4 Experimental Sciences

  5. Six IB Exams • HIGHER LEVEL (HL) EXAMS • 3 HL exams- taken only senior year • Every senior takes Language Arts- HL • IB courses offered over two years • STANDARD LEVEL (SL) EXAMS • 3 SL exams - Up to two can be taken junior year • Every senior takes Science- SL

  6. Diploma Program Language Arts Group 1 Arts & Electives World Language Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge CAS Group 6 Group 2 Group 5 Group 3 Mathematics History Group 4 Science

  7. AP vs. IB Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate &

  8. Virtual School FLVS.net • NEW STATE MANDATE • Must take 1 course through virtual school before graduation • Honors and AP courses available • Course can be taken in or out of school (including summer break)

  9. Group 1- Language Arts (HL) (9th) Pre- IB English I (10th)AP English Language (11th)AP English Literature (12th) IB English IV

  10. IB Inquiry Skills • Required 9th grade IB course • Enhances vocabulary & critical thinking • Students learn how to develop a thesis statement • Students learn proper research methods

  11. Group 2- World Language Spanish French Chinese Italian German

  12. Group 3- History (HL) (9th)Pre-IB or AP World History (10th)AP European History (11th)AP American History (12th)IB Contemporary History HL

  13. Group 3- History (SL) (9th)Pre-IB or AP World History (10th)AP European History (11th)IB Contemporary History (12th) Elective (History Recommended) HL

  14. Group 4- Experimental Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics

  15. Biology Track (9th)Pre IB Biology I (10th)Pre IB Chemistry I (11th)AP Biology or H Biology II (12th)IB Biology (SL)

  16. Chemistry Track (9th)Pre IB Biology I (10th)Pre IB Chemistry I (11th) H Chemistry II (12th)IB Chemistry (SL)

  17. Physics Track (9th)Pre IB Chemistry I (10th)Physics Honors (11th)AP Physics B or C (12th)IB Physics II (SL)

  18. Group 5- Mathematics Math Studies Integrated Math (75% Pre-Cal, 25% Calculus) SL Mathematics Calculus (75% Calculus, 25% Statistics) HL Mathematics Advanced Calculus & Statistics

  19. Math Studies (9th)Honors Geometry (10th)Honors Algebra II (11th) IB Analytical Geometry/DE: MAT 1033 (12th)IB Math Studies II (SL) Integrated Math Track

  20. SL Mathematics (9th)Honors Geometry/ H Alg II (10th)DE Pre Calculus (11th)AP Calculus AB (12th)IB Calculus (SL) Calculus Track

  21. HL Mathematics (9th)Honors Geometry/ H Alg II (10th)DE Pre Calculus (11th)AP Calculus AB/AP Statistics (12th)IB Calculus (SL) Advanced Calculus & Statistics Track

  22. Psychology Business Music Art Theatre Film Computer Programming Group 6- IB Electives

  23. Additional Group 6 Electives 2nd World Language 2nd Experimental Science

  24. 9th Grade IB Counselor: TERRI ALVARADO terrialvarado@dadeschools.net Located in Main Office Ext.2293

  25. Program Standards • Students must maintain a 2.75unweighted GPA to remain in program • Students cannot earn lower than a “C” on their report cards • Must complete all program requirements • Any form of malpractice (cheating, copying, plagiarism) will result in probation status (2nd offense will result in expulsion)

  26. 1st Quarter: Probationary Warning • 2nd Quarter: Probationary Letter/Conference • 3rd Quarter: Progress Monitoring/Letter • 4th Quarter: Progress Monitoring/Letter • End of Year: Exit to an Academy PROBATION PROCEDURES

  27. CGHS Academies

  28. Websites • Coral Gables IB Website: • coralgablesIB.wikispaces.com • Community service forms available: • cghs.dadeschools.net

  29. Coral Gables Senior High IB Alumni

  30. Bright Futures Scholarship Program

  31. State Universities where Bright Futures Scholarship Can Be Used

  32. PSAT Test Date: October 17th, 2012 **Must bring form by 10/5 Room 608A**

  33. College Assistance Program CAP Liz Stack estack@dadeschools.net Ext. 2248

  34. College Assistance Program Responsibilities of the CAP office: Class visits College presentations Scholarships/ Bright Futures Facebook Page: ‘Coral Gables Senior High CAP Office’ CavsConnect.com Financial Aid/ FAFSA

  35. FRESHMAN YEAR COLLEGE CHECKLIST • It is never too early to plan for your future. • Study hard and get excellent grades. Colleges admit you based on your grades from 9th, 10th and 11th grade. • Build strong academic, language, mathematics and critical thinking skills by taking challenging classes (Honors and Advanced Placement) • FOCUS ON YOUR CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS • Strengthen your vocabulary by increasing your reading/sign up for word of the day • Become involved in extra curricular activities/community. • Get to know ME and your guidance counselor. • Browse through college literature or surf the Web. • Check out what high school courses colleges require. • Athletes – know NCAA requirements if you want to play sports. • Keep an academic portfolio and extra curricular record. • Research career possibilities. • Begin saving money for college.

  36. THE IMPORTANCE OF TEST SCORES MATRIX - SUS TOUR 2012 How can you improve your chances of success? Test Early Test Often Consider taking the ACT

  37. The Importance of GRADES Do you have what it takes? Institutional Matrix SUS Admissions Tour as of September, 2011 • How can you improve your chances of success? • State Universities will recalculate your grades based on the following 18 Academic credits: • 4 English, 4 Math (Algebra & above), 3 Social Sciences, 3 Natural Sciences, 2 Foreign languages; plus additional courses in the above subject areas • Focus your study efforts on your core academic classes • Challenge yourself with Honors and AP classes • Seek grade forgiveness in those classes that you earn a “D” or “F” in. • Know your recalculated GPA by going to www.FACTS.org > “high school students” > • “Check Bright Futures Scholarship Eligibility”

  38. FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURESNEWMandatory FAFSA completion

  39. Coral Gables Senior High School Celebrating over 25 Years as anIB WORLD SCHOOL

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