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RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL. www.riverviewib.com www.ibo.org. What is the IB Program?. The IB Program is:. 1 mission 3 challenging programs 3699 IB World Schools in 147 countries 110,000 teachers 1,149,000 students. IBO MISSION.

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RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL www.riverviewib.com www.ibo.org

  2. What is the IB Program? The IB Program is: • 1 mission • 3 challenging programs • 3699 IB World Schools in 147 countries • 110,000 teachers • 1,149,000 students

  3. IBO MISSION • The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people, who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. • To this end, the IBO works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. • These 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. The Heart of the Diploma The Learner Profile International-mindedness Extended Essay Creativity, Action, Service Theory of Knowledge

  5. What is International Mindedness?

  6. Why is IB Preferred over other Challenging Options? It is truly mission-based Students demonstrate their knowledge on multiple assessments Curriculum is focused on writing, research, critical thinking, collaboration and oral presentation skills. It truly is a program of studies linked by common themes and purposes. Riverview IB is a wonderful family of faculty & students working together.

  7. Assessment instruments • Short-response questions • Extended-response questions • Essays • Projects • Portfolios of pieces of work • Reports • Performances • Exhibitions

  8. AP VS IB • National standard of excellence • AP consists of independent courses for students who may excel in only one or two academic disciplines • AP scores are based solely on the AP exam • AP exams are multiple choice and short-answer or essay exams • International standard of excellence • IB is a 2 yr well-rounded education program with 6 areas of study, an extended essay, TOK and CAS • IB scores are based on classroom work and on IB exams • IB exams are all short answer or essay exams

  9. SAMPLE Pre-IB 9 SCHEDULE • Pre-IB English 1 • 2nd Language (Spanish, German, Chinese) • AP World History • Pre-IB Biology • Algebra II Honors or Algebra I Honors • Elective: i.e. Geometry, Art, Music, Acting, Career Technical Education

  10. CTE Electives • Intro to Information Tech • Adobe Photoshop • Dream Weaver • Premiere Pro • Microsoft Office • Intro to Engineering • Inventor Certification

  11. Riverview High School IB Admissions Requirements: 1. Completion of application forms: a.) student info page b.) parent info page c.) signed honor code d.) student/parent evaluation page e.) written component

  12. 1. Final grades of A or B in core classes in Grade 7 and first semester Grade 8 2. Level 4+ on FCAT 3. Strong attendance/behavior profile

  13. Admissions Favorable Consideration: *Completion of Algebra I in Grade 8 with Grade of A/B *Completion of level one of a second language *Strong written component Additional Criteria: *Students will be required to take entrance examinations in Math for placement purposes. Dates TBA.

  14. Admissions Timeline • April 10 – Application deadline for Sarasota County Residents • TBA – Registration • May 15 - Summer Assignments Posted to www.riverviewib.com • August, 2014 – Freshmen Orientation • August, 2014 – Schedule Pick-Up

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