International Baccalaureate

1. International Baccalaureate The Global Village of Education

2. What is the IB Program? • It is a two-year comprehensive academic program studied in 11th and 12th grade years. • To earn a diploma, students must successfully complete: • 6 courses • 1 TOK seminar • write an extended essay • participate in community and extra curricular activities.

3. Additional IB information • Originated in Geneva, Switzerland in 1965 • Over 1820 IB schools in 124 countries • 523 IB schools in the United States 88 Middle years 49 Primary years • 37 IB schools in New York State • 12 IB schools in Rochester/Buffalo/Syracuse region

4. 105 students 18 Full diploma students Offer 14 IB courses 2006 IB exam score average - 5.12 out of 7 2003-06-from 15 IB students to 105 20 Full Diploma graduates Fairport High School IB Program-2005-06

5. The Curriculum Language A1 - first language, including the study of selections from world literature Language B - second modern language Language A1 Individuals and societies - history, geography, ITGS Language B Individuals and societies Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service Experimental Sciences - biology, chemistry, physics, environmental systems, design technology Experimental Sciences Mathematics Mathematics - Mathematical studies, Mathematics Arts and Electives - music, theatre, visual arts or choose from group 2,3 or 4 Arts and Electives

6. Time Requirements... Standard Level Higher Level 2 year course 1 year course minimum 240 hours minimum 150 hours

7. The Middle Pieces Extended Essay February of Junior year to February of Senior year • 4,000 word original research paper in one of the six disciplines • mentored by staff member in college level research

8. The Middle Pieces Creativity, Action, Service(CAS) • 50 hours in each of the three areas over two years - students reflect and document their growth

9. The Middle Pieces Theory of Knowledge(TOK) - 1 credit • required interdisciplinary course; • designed to stimulate critical thinking and reflection upon knowledge gained both inside and outside the classroom; • presentations; • 1200-1600 word essay.

10. IB Requirements for the Diploma • Students must earn a minimum of 24 out of a possible 45 points on the 6 exams (individual exam scale-1-7) • At least three exams (not more than four) are taken at the Higher Level and the others at Standard level • IB students must achieve a passing score in TOK and Extended Essay

11. Fairport IB Courses • English-HL • Foreign Languages-French, Spanish, German -SL • History of Americas-HL • Information Technology in a Global Society-SL • Biology-HL

12. Fairport IB Courses • Physics SL • Chemistry SL • Math Studies-SL/Mathematics SL • Visual Arts-SL • Theatre Arts-SL/HL • Music-SL/HL • Theory of Knowledge

13. IB Registration Process • Pick up registration form from Guidance Office and return to your guidance counselor by December 15th • Attend an IB Orientation Meeting • Meet with your Guidance Counselor to plan your schedule • Participate in Spring IB Meetings

14. Junior Year Visual Arts-SL Senior Year English-HL History of the Americas-HL Biology-HL French-SL Math Studies-SL A Diploma Exam Sample TOK, Extended Essay, CAS

15. Advantages of the IB Program • It is designed to educate the whole person • It allows students to attain an international academic standard • It provides individual specialization for highly motivated students

16. Advantages of the IB Diploma Program • The IB Diploma is recognized for university admission worldwide. • It has a global focus with an emphasis on intercultural understanding. • It is accessible to all students. • It provides professional development to teachers.

17. Becoming an IB school R • Application Process • Site visitation • Teacher training • Curriculum review

18. Rigor • Newsweek Challenge Index: School Rankings (Top ten) 7 out of 10 Schools were IB schools. • Jay Matthews : “The IB tests are designed to inspire the very best kind of teaching without all the memorizing and drilling that troubles so many educators.”

19. Research on the impact of IB programs Various studies have been conducted on the performance of IB students, the standards of the IB program, the effect of the implementation of the program on a school. Results show that:

20. Why be an IB student?

21. Who should apply for the IB Program? Any student who… • is hard working. • enjoys a variety of school subjects. • has a curious nature and a desire to learn beyond the traditional classroom. • wants to improve communication, problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills . • is looking for the ultimate challenge.

22. IB Diploma students perform better in post-secondary education than their peers Dissertation at Purdue University Analyzed participation in the IB program as a predictor of college success: • 92% of students to hold an IB Diploma earned a Bachelor’s degree and 87% of IB Diploma holders earned their degrees in five years or less. • 59% of the students receiving IB Diplomas advanced to graduate school. • Most IB Diploma holders believed their IB experience had a positive impact on their global awareness, understanding of complex assignments, critical thinking and time management skills.

23. Local Colleges’ Recognition of IB University of Rochester: “An IB diploma is proof that they are ready to own their education. To this end we have pledged scholarship support to students pursuing the full IB diploma.” (Jonathan Burdick, Dean of Admissions)

24. Acceptance rates for IB students tend to be higher than those for the general population. (Source:ibo.org 2003)

25. Transcript of Grades BACCALAUREAT INTERNATIONAL BACHILLERATO INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE INTERNACIONAL 1-0478 LeeWatkins Registrar’s Office HAVERFORD COLLEGE 370 lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041-1392 USA The student below has completed requirements for the international Baccalaureate Diploma or certificate. Joe Wilson 06/06/85 Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School May 2000 Student: Date of birth: School Attended: Examination Session: SUBJECT LEVEL GRADE ENGLISH A1 HIGHER 7 FRENCH B HIGHER 5 HIST. AFRICA HIGHER 7 ENVIRON. SYST STANDARD 7 MATH STUDIES STANDARD 7 THEATRE ARTS STANDARD 6 Theory of Knowledge: A Extended Essay: B Subject of Extended Essay: ENGLISH A1 Combined Score (Bonus Points): +3 7 = Excellent 6= Very Good 5=Good 4=Satisfactory 3=Mediocre 2=Poor 1=Very Poor TOTAL DIPLOMA POINTS : 42 DIPLOMA AWARDED Date: February 1999 A = Excellent B=Good C=Satisfactory D=Mediocre E=Elementary

26. University Recognition • Some U.S. colleges and universities offer credit, placement and preference admissions. To learn more check: • www.ibo.org • and click on the blue tab marked “services” at the top of the page.

27. MYTH #1 • IB students • have no life.

28. IB students participate as much if not more than other students in extracurricular activities. FACT #1

29. IB students are very active. They perform community service, join clubs, play sports, perform in school plays, participate in band and chorus and even hang out with friends. FACT #2

30. FACT #3 IB Students have the added benefit of being in a group of similarly motivated students who develop a close bond over their high school year.

31. For more information • International Baccalaureate Organization www.ibo.org • IB at Fairport High School www.fairport.org/fhs

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