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BUHACH COLONY HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Candidate School

BUHACH COLONY HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Candidate School. Home of the Superintendent’s Cup Award. What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma?. Pre-university diploma Utilizes international standards Based on an integrated curriculum Values ‘global mindedness’

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BUHACH COLONY HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Candidate School

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  1. BUHACH COLONY HIGH SCHOOL International Baccalaureate Candidate School Home of the Superintendent’s Cup Award

  2. What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma? • Pre-university diploma • Utilizes international standards • Based on an integrated curriculum • Values ‘global mindedness’ • IB classes offered Junior & Senior

  3. Founded in 1968, The International Baccalaureate Organization works with over 3300 schools in 141 countries to develop and offer challenging academic programs to over one million students. The IB encourages students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens. The IB program first came to the United States in 1974 after success in recognizing European scholars. Today, there are 1335 IB schools in the United States, 131 in California. Since 2007, IB schools have made up more than one third of the top 100 Newsweek’s annual list of “America’s Best High Schools”.

  4. This two-year course offers a voyagetoward self-discovery and multi-cultural appreciation. The student who chooses to embark on this journey receives a general map, as well as guidance, advice and encouragement. However, the roles of sailor, navigator and captain belong to the student alone. The distance traveled and the discoveries made rest upon the shoulders of each participant. – Unidentified IBDApplicant School

  5. Buhach Colony High School applied to become an IB school in Spring 2012. Received approval as an IB CANDIDATE SCHOOL July 2012. As a candidate school, we are currently assigned an IB Consultant to work with the site to develop action plan and complete trainings. BCHS will apply for IB Authorization for Fall 2013

  6. Requirements for the Diploma • There are four main requirements for the IB Diploma:- • Six academic subjects • The Extended Essay • Theory of Knowledge Course • CAS - Creativity, Action and Service elements

  7. Six IB Subject Groups • Group 1. Language A (usually mother tongue) • Group 2. (Second) Language B (foreign language at various levels) • Group 3. Individuals and Societies • Group 4.Sciences • Group 5.Mathematics - at various levels • Group 6.Elective subjects or duplication of a subject from groups 2,3 or 4

  8. Students must complete at least three Higher Level Courses. Typically, Diploma Candidates do so in English, History, and Chemistry or Biology and these courses run for two years; junior and seniorStudents must also complete three Standard Level Courses in Math, Language B (world language) and an Art

  9. What is the difference between higher level & standard level courses?Higher level courses are taken over two years and explore subjects in more depth.Standard level courses may be completed within one year and serve as an introduction.

  10. C.A.S. ProgramEach diploma candidate must complete 150 C.A.S. hours during the last two years of high school. The services may be rendered individually or in groups.The candidate must submit plans for these important projects to the CAS Coordinator for approval prior to undertaking them.

  11. CAS • CREATIVITY: Includes the Arts and other creative activities. • ACTION: Participation in expeditions, team and individual sports and physical training. • SERVICE: Represents community or social service activities

  12. Theory of Knowledge • A dynamic, interdisciplinary, linking-course which challenges students and teachers to reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and areas of knowledge and to consider the role that knowledge plays in a global society. • ‘TOK’ encourages students to become aware of themselves as thinkers, to become aware of the complexity of knowledge, and to recognize the need to act responsibly in an increasingly interconnected world.

  13. The Extended Essay A formal research paper of 4000 words (approx. 15 pages), written in a subject area offered by the IB - not necessarily one of the six subjects selected by the candidate for the diploma.

  14. Assessment • Both Internal and External using of established grading criteria • Multiple Methods of Assessment for each course • Varied skills tested across disciplines • Balance between independent and teacher supervised work • Students maintain control over many aspects of assessment

  15. The International Baccalaureate uses multiple assessment methods to measure student achievement in all its courses. The underlying philosophy is to allow students choice, and to give them an opportunity to demonstrate what they know, rather than find out what they don't know

  16. IB Diploma Requirements • Each of the 6 exam/assessments are scored with a point value of 1-7 • One additional point can be earned for TOK, CAS and Extended essay • Total of 24 points must be earned to receive an IB diploma – no score lower than a 2 in any area

  17. Diploma Candidates Course Sequence 2013-14 10th grade

  18. Diploma Candidates Course Sequence 2013-14 9th grade

  19. Questions?

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