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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Baccalaureate. A rigorous university preparation program Arguably the best preparation for success in college. IB Diploma courses taken in the last two years of high school.

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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  1. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

  2. Baccalaureate • A rigorous university preparation program • Arguably the best preparation for success in college. • IB Diploma courses taken in the last two years of high school. • 9th/10th grade advanced courses should be taken. • A whole curricular program • Designed for the highly motivated student seeking educational challenges.

  3. The Six Groups of the IB Hexagon • Group 1 - Language A1 English/World Literature HL • Group 2 - Language B French, German, Latin, or Spanish SL • Group 3 - Individuals and Societies History of the Americas HL • Group 4 - Experimental Sciences Biology & Chemistry HL/SL Physics SL • Group 5 - Mathematics Mathematical Methods & Studies SL • Group 6 - Arts &Electives - Art/Design SL/HL, Computer Science SL/HL, Theater Arts SL/HL, Psychology SL/HL

  4. Unique Characteristics of the IB Diploma Requirements • Extended Essay • Independent and original research of 3,000 words • Theory of Knowledge • Interdisciplinary class designed to stimulate critical thinking • CAS - Creativity, Action and Service

  5. IB Diploma Requirements • 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level Courses • One course from each of 6 subject groups • IB external and internal assessments in all 6 courses • Complete Extended Essay, TOK, and CAS • Accumulate 24 points total in the six areas scored on a scale of 1 - 7 IB DIPLOMA

  6. A little Math lesson… • A score is awarded for each of the six IB groups. The highest possible score for an individual group is 7. Up to three bonus points for additional requirements • 6 x 7 =

  7. A little Math lesson… • A score is awarded for each of the six IB groups. The highest possible score for an individual group is 7. Up to three bonus points for additional requirements • 6 x 7 = 42

  8. A little Math lesson… • A score is awarded for each of the six IB groups. The highest possible score for an individual group is 7. Up to three bonus points for additional requirements • 6 x 7 = 42 + 3 = 45 maximum

  9. A little Math lesson… • A score is awarded for each of the six IB groups. The highest possible score for an individual group is 7. Up to three bonus points for additional requirements • 6 x 7 = 42 + 3 = 45 maximum • How many points does it take to earn the diploma?

  10. A little Math lesson… • A score is awarded for each of the six IB groups. The highest possible score for an individual group is 7. Up to three bonus points for additional requirements • 6 x 7 = 42 + 3 = 45 maximum • How many points does it take to earn the diploma? 24

  11. Senate Bill 111 Each institution of higher education that offers freshman-level courses shall adopt and implement a policy to grant undergraduate course credit to entering freshman students who have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program…an institution of higher education shall grant at least 24 semester credit hours or equivalent course credit in appropriate subject areas to an entering freshman student for successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. The institution may grant fewer than 24 semester credit hours if the student received a score of less than four on an examination administered as part of the diploma program.

  12. UNIVERSITY BOUND HIGHLY MOTIVATED BROAD INTERESTS REFLECTIVE LEARNER PROBLEM SOLVER TIME/STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS COMMITTED TO LEARNING SEEKS EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES DIPLOMA CANDIDATE PROFILE

  13. There are 1488 IB Diploma Schools in the World. There are currently 520 IB Diploma Schools in the USThere are 39 IB Diploma Schools in Texas.

  14. Survey of College Admissions Officials - What matters most?

  15. . . . From the IB Philosophy • “ . . . strong emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship, to the end that the IB students may become critical and compassionate thinkers, • lifelong learners and informed participants in local and world affairs, • conscious of the shared humanity that binds all people together while respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes that makes for the richness of life.”

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