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Riverside Secondary School HOME OF THE REBELS

Riverside Secondary School  900 STUDENTS  75 STAFF MEMBERS

Sports  Cross Country  Badminton  Volleyball  Soccer  Basketball  Golf  Football  Hockey  Curling  Track and Field  Swimming  Baseball  Tennis  Gymnastics

Clubs  Student Parliament  Concert Band  Green Team  GSA  Yearbook Club  Dance Committee  Photography Club  Semi-Formal Committee  Chess Club  Prom Committee  Riverside Athletic Association – RAA  WREB Radio  Peer Tutoring  Social Justice Club

Activities  Hallowe’en Fun Run  Semi-Formal  Grade 9 Day  Prom  Senior Day  Fashion Show  Hoops For Heart  New York Trip-Geography  Movie Nights  Quebec Trip – French  Dances  Athletic Awards Banquet  Riverside’s Got Talent  Open Mic Night  Night Of Excellence  Blood Drive  Heart Attack Contest  Spirit Week  Door Decorating Contest  Youth Leadership Camp  Can Drive

Rebels are Leaders!  Gr. 8 Leadership Day  Gr. 9 Youth Leadership Camp  Gr. 10 Youth Leadership Conference  Gr. 10 HOBY Leadership Workshops  Gr. 11 Rotary Youth Leadership Workshop  Gr. 11 Peer Leadership and Support Course  Gr. 12 Phys. Ed. & Recreation Leadership Course  Gr. 12 Business Leadership Course  Specialist High Skills Major  Student Parliament  Social Justice Club  GECDSB Student Senate  Community Leadership Activities

Academic Achievements  2016 - Our graduating students earned over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries  Over 250 Students Received Awards at Academic Awards Banquet

Where do our Grads End Up?  Graduates…  U of Windsor – Nursing, Human Kinetics, Engineering, Business, Social Sciences, Medical Physics, Computer Science  St. Clair – Nursing, Engineering, CYW, Business, Computer Networking, Fitness, Journalism, Firefighting, Paramedic  Waterloo – Pharmacy, Business, Math  Fanshawe – Broadcasting, Police Foundations  Wayne State University – Health Sciences, Pharmacy  Lambton – Firefighting  Apprenticeships – Automotive, Welding, Cook, Hairstyling, Mouldmaking  Laurier – Health Sciences  Texas State University - Kinesiology  Queen’s – Science  Western – Medical Sciences, Business

Preparatory Program for the International Baccalaureate Greater Essex County District School Board Riverside Secondary School Rebels are Leaders!

What is the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)? • Comprehensive, engaging university- preparatory program for grades 11 and 12 • Internationally recognized diploma • Most challenging curricula available • Teachers are specially trained • Work is evaluated by Strict IB Standards • Offered in 145 Countries, 4583 Schools, 76 in Ontario

What is the RSS Preparatory Program? • Academically challenging program offered to students in grades 9 and 10 • Preparation for the IB Diploma Programme — including time management, study skills and balance across the curriculum • Accelerated Academic courses in English, French, Math and Science

Who should apply? • Academically able, highly motivated students who want the challenge • Not just gifted students • Students who are willing to learn time management and study skills • Students who want the best, and are willing to work for it

The Learner Profile The IB programme aims to develop internationally minded people who are striving to become: Inquirers • • Knowledgeable • Thinkers • Communicators • Principled Open-minded • • Caring • Risk-takers • Balanced • Reflective

What are the benefits of earning an IB Diploma? “Education for Life”  Opportunity for the best academic preparation for life after high school  Opportunity for admission to the world’s best universities/colleges  Opportunity for scholarships  Opportunity for awards of university credit, advanced standing

IB Students at U.S. Universities University or IB Candidates Total population IB candidates College acceptance rate acceptance rate versus total population University of 82% 42% +40% Florida Florida State Univ. 92% 60% +32% Princeton 16% 8% +8% University Brown University 18% 9% +9% Stanford University 15% 7% +8% Columbia 13% 9% +4% University Univ. CA-Berkeley 58% 26% +32% Harvard University 10% 7% +3% Yale University 18% 7% +11% Univ. of Michigan 71% 51% +20% Cornell University 31% 18% +13%

IB Students at Canadian Universities  Early admission offers  Placement in second year courses  Transfer credit consideration  Student option to forego credits  IB-specific scholarships  Enhanced access to student housing  Dedicated advisors for IB students IB Recognition Policies vary between institutions *

The University of Windsor “Applicants presenting International Baccalaureate (IB) credentials have the option at the point of admission of receiving transfer credit for approved courses, where they have achieved IB grades of ‘5’or more, to a maximum of 10 courses (30.0 credit hours). Completion of the diploma is not a prerequisite for receiving transfer credit.”

What do you study in the IB Diploma Programme? For the IBDP, students take six IB curriculum courses plus the core

IB MODEL at Riverside S.S. 2019-21 Studies in Language and Literature Diploma Program English Language and Literature Individuals and Societies Language Acquisition Geography French • Extended Essay (EE) History Spanish Business Management • Theory of Knowledge Psychology Sciences (TOK) Economics Biology Information Technology Chemistry • Creativity, Action, Physics Service (CAS) Computer Science Mathematics Sports, Exercise & Health Science Mathematics The Arts Math Studies Visual Arts Music Theatre Film *Students working toward the IBDP may substitute a course from one of the other five groups for an arts course.

3 Core Components Theory of Knowledge Interdisciplinary course • Intended to encourage students to develop cross- • curricular critical thinking skills Extended Essay A 4000 word in-depth study on an academic topic that • engages students in independent research Creativity, Action, and Service Studied throughout the Diploma Programme, CAS • involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies.

SAMPLE IB SCHEDULE IB Year 1 IB Year 2 Semester I Semester II Semester I Semester II HL English SL Math HL English HL English (exam in May) HL Biology HL Chemistry HL Biology HL Biology (exam in May) SL Economics SL Economics HL Chemistry HL Chemistry (exam in May) (exam in May) SL French B SL French B Open Elective SL Math (exam in May) or Study (exam in May) *TOK ongoing through grade 11 and 12

Research on the IB (www.ibo.org/research )  The pursuit of the IB diploma is a strong predictor of success in university, according to EPIC (Educational Policy Improvement Center). The DP aligns with college readiness standards.  According to the National Student Clearinghouse, students who receive the IB diploma are 38% more likely to graduate from university than other students.  According to a study at Indiana University, IB students are more engaged learners than other students.  According to the IB diploma graduate destinations survey, 98% of all diploma candidates who took part in the survey feel either very well prepared or well prepared for their future studies.

The IB MODEL at Riverside S.S.  2017-18 Grade 9 Preparatory Courses  English Prep - ENG 1DT*  Math Prep - MPM 1DT*  Science Prep – SNC 1DT*  French Prep – FSF 1DT*  Geography – CGC 1D  Phys. Ed. – PPL 1OM/F  2 Optional Courses (Visual Arts, Music, Business, Tech.) *Preparatory Level (Academic Plus)

SAMPLE PREPARATORY SCHEDULE Year 1 Year 2 Semester I Semester II Semester I Semester II DT English DT Math DT English Canadian History Canadian DT Science DT French DT Science Geography Physical Open Elective Careers/Civics DT Math Education DT French Open Elective DT Math Physical Education • DT Denotes Accelerated Preparation Courses • Elective Options: Business, Visual Art, Instrumental Music, Tech. Studies

Cost and Transportation  Cost: There will be no additional costs to attend the Preparatory Program in grades 9 and 10  Transportation: GECDSB is committed to providing transportation to one of our IB programs (Riverside or Leamington)  City – bus pass  County – school bus

How can students enroll in the RSS Preparatory Program?  Complete the Grade 8 Application Form and Extra- Curricular Involvement Chart.  Submit application directly to the Guidance Office at Riverside Secondary School.  Applications are due on February 15, 2017.  You will be contacted to set up an interview.

International Baccalaureate: Challenge and Opportunity!