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Welcome Parents and Students International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Candidates

Welcome Parents and Students International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Candidates. January 24, 2019. Experiencing the IB Diploma Program. Introduction. Ms. Karen Mayer-Sebastian kmayersebastian@nafcs.k12.in.us (812) 542-8504 ext. 3550 Student representatives. Handouts.

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Welcome Parents and Students International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Candidates

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  1. Welcome Parents and Students International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Candidates January 24, 2019

  2. Experiencing the IB Diploma Program

  3. Introduction • Ms. Karen Mayer-Sebastian • kmayersebastian@nafcs.k12.in.us • (812) 542-8504 ext. 3550 • Student representatives

  4. Handouts • IB Learner Profile • The International Baccalaureate Programme at Floyd Central High School • The Basics and the Requirements • IB Course Offerings at FCHS • What does a student need? • 10 Reasons Why the IB Diploma Programme is Ideal Preparation for University

  5. Why IB at FCHS?

  6. Floyd Central’s Increasing RigorIn Academics • 2002 • 4—AP Courses • 0—Dual Credit Courses • 91.56%—Graduation Rate • 101—Academic Honors • 100—Core 40 • 111—Standard Diplomas • 2018 • 18—AP Courses • 24—Dual Credit Courses • 12—IB Courses • 97%—Graduation Rate • 153—Academic Honors • 125—Core 40 • 26—Technical Honors • IB - 6 • 91—Standard Diplomas

  7. IB Students at College • In a 2012 study of diverse alumni from IB Programmes in Chicago public schools, researchers from the University of Chicago found that, compared to a matched sample, Diploma Programme students are more likely to • Enroll in college • Attend a more selective college • Stay enrolled in college

  8. IB Students at College • The average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population. • The acceptance rate of IB students into Ivy League institutions (Princeton, Yale, Brown, Harvard, etc.) is between 3% and 13% higher compared to the total population rate. • A 2011 study of IB students found that IB students graduated from college at higher rates (81% to 57%)

  9. FCHS IB Students at College • Attending or been accepted to the following:

  10. What is the curriculum?

  11. IB Curriculum • Allows students to demonstrate what they have learned instead of simply what they know • Creates the IB learner profile in all students • Characteristics of the IB Learner Profile • Inquirers • Knowledgeable • Thinkers • Communicators • Principled • Open-minded • Caring • Risk- takers • Balanced • Reflective

  12. IB Curriculum • Students study six courses at higher level or standard level • See Handout • Students must choose one subject from each of the groups 1-5 • Language A1 • World Language • Individual and societies (humanities / socials studies) • Experimental sciences • Mathematics and computer sciences • The sixth subject may be an arts subject or another subject from groups 1-5 • Of the six subjects: • Three subjects for High Level (HL) • Two-year course of study a minimum of 240 hours • Three subjects for Standard Level (SL) • Single-year course of study a minimum of 150 hours

  13. Course Offerings • Decisions Book or hand out

  14. IB Curriculum • In addition to the IB courses, a candidate must complete the following: • Complete External Exams and Internal Assessments for all courses • Theory of Knowledge class • Creativity / Activity / Service (CAS) • Extended Essay

  15. Theory of Knowledge • Theory of Knowledge class • Instructor: Mrs. Mayer-Sebastian • Runs all four semesters of the programme (There is pull-out time scheduled in for other IB requirements.) • Connects all six areas thematically • Creates the IB learner (see Handout) • Focuses on: • What I know • How do I know it • Defend what I know

  16. Creativity, Activity, and Service(CAS) • Creativity / Activity / Service (CAS) • CAS advisors: Mr. Brogan • Requirements • Approximately 150 hours • 50 hours creativity • 50 hours of activity • 50 hours of community service • One major project • Combine two of the above areas • Reflective journal • Timeline • August 1st junior year / February 1st senior year • CAS Presentation in April ?

  17. Extended Essay • Independent research on a focus topic from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects • Maximum 4,000 words • Extended essay advisor • Mr. Romig • Limited feedback from advisor • Assessment • Externally assessed and in combination with the grade for the Theory of Knowledge course • Contributes up to “3”points • Timeline • Begin fall junior year- completed fall senior year • A work session will be available between the junior and senior year

  18. IB Assessments • External Exams • Given during senior year • 6 exams or more (several classes have two or three)—approximately 90 minutes each (times vary for each exam) • Receive results in July • Recognition dinner • High Level (HL) courses • Requires Internal Assessments • Standard Level (SL) courses • Requires Internal Assessments

  19. IB Grading System • All courses are scored on a 1-7 scale • Based on the external exam • 4 is normal score • No grade “1” in any HL or SL subject • No more than three grades “3” or below • HL courses must add up to at least 12. • 24 points needed to earn a diploma • May earn “3” additional points from TOK / Extended essay • May not fail either portion of this and receive the diploma. • Max points:45

  20. Cost of the IB Programme • Student application fee • $168 one time fee per testing year • Diploma Candidates are paid for by district • Course fee • $116 per IB subject (district supplements to make cost comparable to AP tests • District pays for English, Sciences and Math • Only for IBD Candidates • Free / reduced lunch • Payment is reduced

  21. Common Questions • Will IB and AP classes be combined? • Will my student take both the AP and IB external exams? • If I do not complete the CAS or Extended essay, will I earn an Academic Honors Diploma? • Will the IB diploma translate into dual credits? • Can I take summer school courses to reduce the number of required high school credits that I need to take during the school year to graduate?

  22. Class of 2015 (first one) Indiana University: 44 credits Ball State: 40 credits

  23. Class of 2016 IU: 48 credits IU: 48 credits IU: 47 credits Centre: 11 credits University of Alabama: 42 credits

  24. Class of 2017 IU: 36 credits IU: 51 credits Miami of Ohio: 36 credits University of Virginia: 24 credits

  25. Class of 2018 Alabama: 34 credits IU: 32 credits IU: 49 credits IU: 55 credits IU (Kelley School of Business): 80 credits IUPUI: 64 credits Purdue: 59 credits

  26. More Information • International Baccalaureate Organization • http://www.ibo.org/ • International Baccalaureate Americas • http://www.ibo.org/iba/

  27. Thank you! Please leave your name with us if interested.

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