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Rowland High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Presentation

Rowland High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Presentation. Presented by Stephen P. Ludlam IB Coordinator, Honors Chairperson, GATE Coordinator. Why would a student want to be in Rowland’s IB Diploma Program?. Goals!. Goals!. And More Goals!.

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Rowland High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Presentation

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  1. Rowland High SchoolInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Presentation Presented by Stephen P. Ludlam IB Coordinator, Honors Chairperson, GATE Coordinator

  2. Why would a student want to be in Rowland’s IB Diploma Program?

  3. Goals! Goals! And More Goals!

  4. Sather Gate and Tower – University of California, Berkeley

  5. roads

  6. IB Program Courses Group 1 - English Honors/IB English (11) AP/IB English HL (12) Group 2 - World Languages Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean All SL (11 and/or 12) Group 3 - History of Americas AP/IB U.S. History (11) 20th Century History HL (12) Group 4 - Science IB Biology SL (11) IB Physics HL (11 & 12) Group 5 - Mathematics IB Math Studies SL (11 or 12) IB Mathematics SL (11 or 12) IB Mathematics HL (12) Group 6 - The Arts IB Theater Arts HL (11 &12) IB Music SL/HL (11 and/or 12) IB Visual Arts HL (11 &12) The Core - TOK (11 &12)

  7. IB v AP VS IB AP IB AP IB AP

  8. IB and AP AP

  9. What do AP and IB have in common?

  10. ENGLISH Honors English 9-11 AP/IB English 12 (HL) FOREIGN LANGUAGE Spanish 1-4 & IB Spanish (SL) French 1-4 & IB French (SL) Chinese 1-4 & IB Mandarin (SL) Korean 1-4 & IB Korean (SL) HISTORY Honors World History AP Government & AP Economics AP/IB US History IB 20th Century World History (HL) AP Psychology (elective if room) SCIENCE Honors Biology Chemistry IB Biology (SL) IB Physics (HL) 2 years MATH Geometry, Algebra II Pre-Calculus (Reg. and Honors) College Algebra AP Calculus (AB and BC), AP Statistics Math Studies SL, Math SL, or Math HL VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS IB Theater Arts (SL/HL) IB Art/Design (SL/HL) IB Music (SL/HL) TOK CAS EE ENGLISH Honors English 9-11 AP/IB English 12 FOREIGN LANGUAGE Spanish 1-4 & AP Spanish French 1-4 & AP French Chinese 1-4 & AP Chinese Korean 1-4 & AP Korean HISTORY Honors World History AP European History AP/IB US History AP Government & AP Economics AP Psychology SCIENCE Honors Biology Chemistry AP Biology AP Chemistry MATH Geometry, Algebra II Pre-Calculus (Reg. and Honors) College Algebra AP Calculus (AB and BC), AP Statistics L O O K S S I M I L A R AP IB

  11. different So how are they IB AP different?

  12. Counselor and School Report • In comparison with other college preparatory students • at your school, the applicant’s course selection is: • most demanding • very demanding • demanding • average • below average • In comparison with other college-bound students attending your school, the student's course selection is • Less than challenging • Average • Challenging • Very challenging • Most challenging

  13. THE IB PHILOSOPHY Students learn how to….. ANALYZE LEARN REACH CONSIDERED CONCLUSIONS

  14. IB Learner Profile

  15. Role of TOK, CAS, & EE

  16. IB Diploma

  17. ROWLAND HIGH SCHOOL

  18. What type of student would benefit? Interests Qualities Skills Attitude Abilities Characteristics

  19. Closed door

  20. Entrance exam

  21. Open doors

  22. Rowland’s IB Philosophy

  23. 8th Grade Pre-IB Registration Instructions • Due Date: Friday, February 7, 2014 – okay to turn in earlier • Please complete and turn in all of the following. All the information must be turned • in at the same time to be considered complete. • All information can be found on Rowland High School’s website. • 1. Go to http://www.rowlandhs.org/ • 2. Put cursor on Academics • 3. Click on International Baccalaureate • 4. Click on the 8th Grade Pre-IB Registration Information link on the right • The entire completed application submitted must include (do not staple) • 1. 8th Grade Pre-IB Application • Student’s personal statement hand-written in black or blue ink on lined paper • Two teacher evaluations in sealed envelopes - provide the envelopes for teachers • 4. Copy of your most recent report card/semester grades • 5. Copy of transcript of grades • 6. Copy of your 7th grade CST or equivalent standardized test scores (if possible)

  24. 8th Grade Pre-IB Personal Statement/Essay Requirements: Handwrite on lined paper in Blue or Black ink only 400-500 words Please answer the following prompt: Choose TWO characteristics (one from Column A and one from Column B) from the IB Learner Profile and describe how you have shown these qualities in either your academic or personal life. Column A Column B Inquirers Open-minded Knowledgeable Caring Thinkers Risk Takers Communicators Balanced Principled Reflective

  25. 8th GRADE TEACHER EVALUATION The above student is applying to Rowland High School’s International Baccalaureate Program. We are interested in learning about why the student earned the grade he/she did in your class. Compared to other students in this year’s class and students you have had in the past please assess the student’s success, grades, and/or accomplishments. (Check all that apply) Teacher Signature: _________________________________________ When complete, please seal in the envelope provided by the student and return to the student. Thank you.

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