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International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate. Warwick High School Newport News Public Schools Freshman Orientation. PreDiploma Manual & Materials. Manual Schedule Clubs & Activities Questions & Concerns Notes. Benefits of participation. Challenging curriculum

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International Baccalaureate

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  1. International Baccalaureate Warwick High School Newport News Public Schools Freshman Orientation

  2. PreDiploma Manual & Materials • Manual • Schedule • Clubs & Activities • Questions & Concerns • Notes

  3. Benefits of participation... • Challenging curriculum • Emphasis on global perspectives, interdisciplinary instruction, oral and written expression • Preparation for college!!!!! • Jump start for college admission • Advanced placement/college credit

  4. Unique qualities of IB • Provides an international education-preparing students as global citizens • Establishes a well-designed interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum using the best practices of the world • Places an emphasis on developing a strong critical thinker and a skilled learner • Permits international mobility

  5. Alumni ProfileGraduates from 1998 to present were accepted to:Stanford UNC William & Mary U of MDHampden-Sydney Wisconsin U U of Richmond Catholic U St. John's Southampton Lenon-Rhyne Radford UVA Westminster James Madison ODU Randolph-Macon UCLA Princeton HarvardSwarthmore Stetson U U of SC Hillsdale U of the South Tulane Va Tech Spelman Florida State Mary Wash Boston U U of ChicagoBrown Pratt St. Olaf Carson Newman US Coast Guard Georgetown Rice George WashingtonHampton Michigan State Boston College American Christopher Newport Dartmouth U of FloridaWashington & Lee Penn State Duke UVA College at WiseJohns Hopkins Washington Carnegie Mellon RochesterVCU Yale MIT Yale

  6. Reading Comprehension Note Taking Critical Analysis Research Essay Cognitive Time Management Organizational Test-taking Oral Presentation Laboratory PreDiploma Develops Skills

  7. 9th grade courses • PreDip English • PreDip AP World History • PreDip Biology • PreDip Geometry/PIB Algebra 2 Trig/MA • PreDip Language-Spanish, French, German

  8. Additional Courses • PE (Dance, Team, Life)/Health I • Electives (Fine or Practical Art) • Art I • Mixed Chorus • Band/Orchestra • Keyboard/Computer application • Basic Technical Drawing • ROTC • Guitar • Drama

  9. Four year Educational PlanGrade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12PIB English PIB English IB English (HL) IB English (HL)PIB Wld His PIB Government IB History (HL) IB World History (HL)PIB Geometry PIB Algebra 11/Trig or IB Math 1 (PreCal) (SL) Calculus AB or BC PIB AlgIl/Trig Math Analysis Calculus BC IB Math (HL)Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra2Trig IB Math Studies (SL)PIB Biology PIB Chemistry IB Chemistry (SL) or Environ Systems(SL) or IB Physics 1 (SL) or IB Physics 2 (SL) or IB Biology (SL or HL) IB Biology (HL)For Lang 2 For Lang 3 IB For Lang (SL) AP Foreign Lang ElectivePE/ Health PE/Health- Driver's Ed Elective/Theory of Know ToK/ElectiveFine Arts or IB Elective Practical Arts Elective Theatre Arts (SL) Psychology (SL) or Art/Design (HL) (SL) Social Anthropology (SL) or Music (SL) Business & Management ITGS(SL) Philosophy (SL)

  10. Art/Design Psychology Music Social Anthropology Business & Management ITGS Theatre Arts At least Art 1 Art History suggested Intro to Psychology Music backround None Business course suggested Familiarity with computers Drama IB Prerequisites to IB Electives:

  11. Preparation for a great start... • Completion of the summer work • Getting a jump start on assignments • Reviewing former notes • Summer camp • Math preparation • Language preparation (Spanish 1 students contactmarisol.morales@nn.k12.va.us )

  12. Student Life Academics & Activities

  13. Transitioning to High School • Newfound freedom • Attendance • Knowing the rules • Studying • No brownie points • Adherence to due dates • Peer influences • Dress • Making decisions

  14. Questions • .

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