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Diploma Programme. Presented By IB Diploma Students: Molli Richards & Sarah Murphy IB Coordinator : Mrs. Normile . The unique benefits of the DP. Contents. Why IB? What does an IB Course look like? IB Diploma Programme Options Subjects Diploma Programme curriculum
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Diploma Programme Presented By IB Diploma Students: Molli Richards & Sarah Murphy IB Coordinator : Mrs. Normile The unique benefits of the DP
Contents • Why IB? • What does an IB Course look like? • IB Diploma Programme Options • Subjects • Diploma Programme curriculum • Comments from Diploma Students • Questions
Why IB? • How many of you want to go to college? • How IB can help: • Get you ready for college • Earn college credit while in high school • Average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population. • Make yourself unique from other students when applying for college. • Massena has the only IB program north of Syracuse in New York State!
What does an IB Course look like? • Rigorous, pre-collegiate • Take exams at the end of the course • Every IB student in the world takes the same exam! • Complete the internal assessment requirements • Usually an essay, project, or presentation • Real-world application of material • Higher Level v. Standard Level courses • Higher Level = more requirements and in-depth study
IB Programme Options • FULL DIPLOMA STUDENT • Take 6 IB Subjects • Two years of study in your Junior & Senior years • Mixture of Higher Level/Standard Level courses • Fulfill the 3 core requirements • Extended essay research paper • 150 hours of creativity, action, and service over 2 years • Take Theory of Knowledge • COURSE STUDENT • Enroll in one or more IB classes • Take exams and internal assessments
Which IB Option is Right For You? • Full Diploma • Universities typically offer more credit and more scholarship money to those that receive the full diploma • Individual Courses • Perfect for students who have an interest in a particular subject Regardless of the option, colleges will see that you challenged yourself!
Diploma Programme CurriculumCore Requirement: CAS 150 hours over 2 years • Creativity – Arts, Music, Writing, Robotics, Tutoring, Mentoring • Action – Sports, Exercise Programs, Dance • Service – Any community service activity
Diploma Programme CurriculumCore Requirement: Extended Essay The extended essay: • Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest • Familiarizes students with the independent research and writing skills expected at University
Diploma Programme CurriculumCore Requirement: Theory of Knowledge Theory of knowledge: • Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines • Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives
Sarah Murphy & Molli Richards Comments from Diploma Students
What You Can Do Now • Think about what you’re interested in • Do well in your classes • Talk to your Guidance Counselor