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Grade 10 IB Parent Night

Grade 10 IB Parent Night. A Brief Program Overview. Students will eventually take 6 IB courses from the hexagon below. This year’s courses…. In grade 10, students satisfy certain core requirements of the Ontario Diploma while receiving enrichment in IB core courses

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Grade 10 IB Parent Night

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  1. Grade 10 IB Parent Night

  2. A Brief Program Overview • Students will eventually take 6 IB courses from the hexagon below

  3. This year’s courses… • In grade 10, students satisfy certain core requirements of the Ontario Diploma while receiving enrichment in IB core courses • In grade 9, students completed their Physical Education and Geography requirements, as well as some elective requirements • Ways courses are enriched: courses will feature enhanced content as well as be delivered at a faster pace than their Ontario counterparts

  4. All courses are meant to prepare students for the challenge of the IB Diploma courses which officially begin in grade 11 • Students must develop skills for success now, if they haven’t already, that will allow them to excel in IB, and high school in general • The Literacy Test – all grade 10 students do the Literacy Test on April 11th • Which brings us to…

  5. Choices to be made! • Toward the end of Grade 10, students will start to make important decisions about what courses they will take next year • Some courses they choose next year will have IB Standard Level exams attached to them • Some students are already in grade 11 IB prep courses which will culminate next year • Start thinking about exams, levels, and implications

  6. The IB Diploma in a Nutshell… • Students will take at least 3 exams at HL (Higher Level) in grade 12 • Students will take 2-3 exams at SL (Standard Level) over grade 11 and 12 • Altogether, these courses will be evaluated to give a total Diploma score out of 42, with 3 additional points for ToK and the Extended Essay

  7. HOMEWORK! • Colonel By has homework…you may have noticed this from last year  • Homework time can vary throughout the year, often increasing around reporting periods • Staying on top of homework is an important step to being successful • Be involved with your child

  8. Speaking of Involvement… • Students who are involved, or have parents involved with school, tend to place more importance on school • Parents will have an opportunity to join our IB Parent Volunteer group • Students can find many clubs, teams, and intramural activities to join

  9. When times get tough… • Your child may be different this September than they were last September… • Keep the lines of communication open (IB Coordinator, Guidance Counsellors, Teachers, Vice Principals, Principal) • Home support…and cookies or ice cream or both

  10. Finding Balance • IB can be a very rewarding challenge, but finding a balance of work and outside activities is very important • Understand that being excellent does not necessarily mean being perfect • “Be perfect/excellent in the time you have.”

  11. Extra Help • Students are encouraged to seek out their teachers for help and, if needed, to seek out tutors at school • Guidance can point your child in the direction of a tutor • Many departments have their own allotted extra help times

  12. ManageBac • an electronic community meant to quickly connect teachers, students, and parents • Parents are able to see what their child joins, aiding them in assisting their child at home • Please ask your child’s subject teacher about it if the course is not appearing • Email norine.mckee@ocdsb.ca if you do not have an account

  13. Questions?

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