International Baccalaureate Program

1. Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School officially became an IB school in April 2007, along with 9 other schools in NS The first IB Diploma Students graduated in June 2009 International Baccalaureate Program

2. The International Baccalaureate 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 organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. IB Mission Statement

3. Self Motivation Family Supported Good Organizational Skills Willing participant in classGood reading skills Good grades STRONG WORK ETHIC Qualities Necessary for Success

4. French or mother tongue Chem, Physics Biology Art & Drama History & Economics Math English Literature

5. Group 1 English Literature HLONLY Group 2 Second Language – French HL/SL Or mother tongue Group 3 Individuals & Society HistoryHL/SL and Economics SL The Groups

6. Group 4 Sciences All offered as HL/SL Biology, Chemistry, Physics Group 5 Math SL ONLY Group 6 Fine Art (ArtHL/SL or Music SL/HL) or elective - Science #2 or Economics Groups 4-6

7. IB Diploma students complete all requirements for an IB Diploma One subject in each groups 1-5 One elective or fine arts in group 6 Complete TOK, CAS, EE Diploma students ARE NOT REQUIRED to complete NS Graduation requirements Dipoma students receive IB Diploma and NS Diploma DIPLOMA STUDENTS

8. Extended Essay 4000 word research essay Theory Of Knowledge (TOK) Integration of knowledge from all subjects Creativity/Action/Service (CAS) 50 hours in each section CORE COMPONENTS

9. Students can choose to do parts of the IB Program. IB English and IB History are grouped together IB French, Physics, Biology, Art, Music can be taken individually IB Chemistry and IB Math are grouped together Certificate Students

10. IB Certificate students must meet all NS graduation requirements. IB courses are granted credit towards NS Diploma This is easily attained, but must be planned for each student Certificate Students

11. HL English, Chemistry, Physics SL Math, French, History Calculus elective Engineering Option

12. HL English, Chemistry, Biology SL Math, French, History Science Path Route #1

13. HL English, Chemistry, History SL Math, French, Biology One elective SCIENCE PATH ROUTE 2

14. HL English, History, French SL Math, Biology, Chemistry One elective Arts, Business Route #1

15. HL English, History, Biology SL Math, Econ, French One elective Arts & Business Route #2

16. HL English, History, French SL Math, Econ, Biology Two electives Arts, Business Route #3

17. HL English, History, Art or Music SL Math, Biology, French Fine Arts Option

18. Diploma students enrolled in the IB Diploma program in grades 11 and 12 can complete requirements to receive a Bilingual IB Diploma. French must be taken at the Higher Level and one SL course in either History or Economics. French and IB???

19. HL French Or SL self taught mother tongue SL History or Economics - in French Bilingual Diploma Option

20. This is not to be confused with Bilingual IB DIPLOMA……………… Immersion students can also receive a NS French Immersion Certificate and an IB Diploma French HL is required TOK OR Extended Essay must be done in French As well…………….

21. Immersion Certificate and Diploma • HL French • TOK or EE in French • Three immersion courses in grade 10

22. All students registered in IB Diploma or Certificate French course will be given the option to take the DELF exam which gives the student a Civil Service Level Designation DELF

23. IB requires a well balanced approach to learning Humanities and sciences are equally important Humanities and Science/Math curriculums support each other OVER AND OVER students return from University to say the research and writing skills have carried them through all programs – from science/engineering/business/arts, etc. What does well balanced mean?

24. Students are enrolled in many graduate programs in prestigious schools and programs: Oxford University Cambridge University Harvard University Pharmacy, Physiotherapy Internship Programs (Coady) Where are our first graduates now?

25. I’ve kept my scholarship I am considered a second year student I knew how to use the University library properly I used my transfer credits to allow me to do exchange in my third year Tell the students – take the highest level available to you(Engineering student) Messages from Graduates

26. Philippine Relief Effort November 13 Operation Christmas Child 2012 Sierre Leone Fundraiser – goods 200 CAS ACTIVITIES

27. President/Co-President Student Council Varsity Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country Yearbook Editor School Committees Art Club CAS SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

28. Food Bank Christmas Parade Halloween Project Antigonish Manor Special Olympics Second Language CAS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

30. IB Possible Course Paths

31. How did IB students at Dr. J. H. Gillis compare to the rest of the WORLD???????????????? And the results are in!!!!

32. The last 6 years shows world pass rates which range between 78 and 83% Dr. J.H. Gillis pass rate over the past 4 years has been above the world average (most years it has been 100%) World Pass Rate

33. IB requires 24 POINTS in total to receive the IB Diploma 6 courses with max of 7 = 42 points TOK/EE 3 points TOTAL 45 points Average Points

34. AVERAGE POINTS 2013 31 2012 30 2011 33 2010 32 2009 30 Dr JH Gillis Results

35. St F X SENATE HAS JUST VOTED IN THE FOLLOWING POLICY: IB Diploma Students with 30 points or higher who receive a 5 or higher on any HL or SL courses will be granted up to 30 credit hours (full first year) Certificate students also can receive credit for any HL courses in which they achieve 5 or better UNIVERSITIES AND IB

36. IB Diploma students are given extra points in the admissions and scholarship process Admissions and Scholarship at X

37. Dalhousie also has great IB policies: Transfer credits for any HL 5 or better Second year Philosophy credit for TOK IB Specific Scholarships Dalhousie

38. An IB Diploma score of 28 and above will qualify you for our renewable entrance scholarships. A final score of 30 and above will grant you 30 credit hours toward your degree program which is usually equivalent to one full year of study. If you are completing Higher Level Diploma courses and achieve final grades of 5, 6, or 7, you will be eligible to receive up to 18 credit hours toward your degree program at Saint Mary’s St. Mary’s University

39. Check my website at drjhg@srsb.ca Many other schools across Canada give transfer credits and/or IB scholarships as Atlantic Universities do McGill, UBC, Calgary, etc. etc. Other Universities

40. Recognized program Externally graded Rigor of program is notable Peformance of IB students at University level Why do Universities give incentives to IB students

42. IB students cannot take a B.Science or Engineering because they cannot take all 3 sciences??? False Science and Engineering programs require 2 sciences for entrance, not 3 Students are able to take 2IB sciences, calculus and a third science (advanced or academic) if desired Fact vs Myth

43. Grade 10 Chemistry Bio or Physics Grade 11 IB Chemistry and IB Bio or IB Physics Grade 12 – There is room in schedule to do a third science in first or second term Second term, some students choose to do Calculus 12 as well as IB Math SL 3 Sciences are Possible

44. False Math SL is referred to as the “Calculus” math, some students do decide to enroll in Calculus 12 in the second semester of grade 12 Math SL is not acceptable for University Science/Engineering Programs

45. False Yesterday I had 4 IB Diploma Students return, they had attended St. F.X., Dal, Mt. A., and Queen’s All had been given credit for at least one 6 credit or two 3 credit courses IB students did not get credit for IB courses at University

46. False Many IB students are on student council committees, many chair committees both inside and outside of school, many are also involved in varsity sports such as basketball, hockey, soccer, softball, curling, etc. etc. and all become involved in a helping role in the community IB students have so much work they cannot be involved in sports or extra curricular activities

47. False In the last four years IB students have received many scholarship offers. Universities credit IB courses with an extra weighting system. No extra weight is given to advanced courses There is a better chance at scholarships if students do better in the advanced and regular programs

48. IB students do fit into the regular school. The only difference is that they are in classes which run over a two year period as opposed to a one year period as most students. Otherwise they fit into the school the same as everyone else does. IB students do not fit into the “regular” school

49. False IB strives to create global citizens who have a well rounded course of studies. The students I have dealt with over the past few years are the furthest thing from elite IB is elitist

50. False IB is quite fair. Things are marked all over the world and many “checks” are put in place during the marking process IB is as fair as any other marking system Our predictions were very accurate, our teachers are well trained!!! IB Marking is too easy?IB Marking is too hard?