The Diploma Programme
So what exactly is the International Baccalaureate? “... The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not -for-profit* foundation, motivated by its mission to create a better world through education”
- ... The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring , knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect ...
...Our programmes encourage students across the world to become active , compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right....
What is What is IBDP? IBDP? • Two-year academically challenging program for juniors & seniors • Prepares students to be successful in post-secondary education and in a global society • Balances curriculum to prepare students for any career choice.
Benefits Benefits of IB of IBDP DP • Global education, increased international- mindedness • Preparation for college courses, assessments, and expectations • Unity of academic program • Close ties with IB peers and teachers • College recognition/scholarships and credits • Advanced critical thinking, writing, speaking, and research skills
The IB Learner Profile
IB Approaches to Learning • Thinking Skills • Social Skills • Communication Skills • Self-Management Skills • Research Skills
IB IB Approache Approaches s To Teaching o Teaching • Based on Inquiry • Focused on conceptual understanding • Developed in local and global contexts • Focused on effective teamwork and collaboration • Differentiated to meet the needs of all learners • Informed by assessment (formative and summative)
IB Diploma Requirements Completed in the junior/senior years 6 IB Subject Groups 3 Core Components • Extended Essay • CAS – Creativity/Activity/Service • TOK – Theory of Knowledge
The The Extended Extended Essay Essay • Academic investigation of research question of individual interest • Based on a developed argument • Guided process with deadlines throughout junior/senior years • 3, 500- 4,000 words Page 10
Granby Granby EE EE Subject Subject Choices Choices • Literature • Psychology • Language • Science • History • Global Politics • Math • Visual Art • Music Page 11
Ex Examp ample le EE EE top topics ics • To what extent would Congressional term limits benefit the United States? • How did Syngman Rhee contribute to the tensions between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. from 1945 to 1950? • To what extent do rising water temperatures around the Great Barrier Reef threaten coral ecosystems and the dependent Australian economy? • How was the Russian revolution essential to Kazimir Malevich’s evolution of Suprematism? • To what extent does environmental and social variables affect developing cognitive competence in children?
TOK TOK – Theory Theory of Knowledge of Knowledge • What do you know? • How do you know about math or science? • Focus on Areas of Knowledge — Natural science, human science, mathematics, ethics, etc. • Focus on Ways of Knowing – sensory perception, memory, reason, emotion, faith, etc.
TOK TOK – Detail Details • 1 year course spread over 2 years • Seminar time: Extended Essay preparation/Exam Preparation • TOK Assessment – 10 min. Oral Presentation • TOK Assessment -- Essay based on a prescribed title from IBO Page 14
Creativ Creativity, ity, Activ Activity, ity, Service Service • Artistic pursuits, sports and community service • Education and personal growth outside the classroom • Documented with evidence and reflection on learning outcomes in ManageBac over 18 months Page 15
Lear Learning Out ning Outcomes comes • Increased self awareness • Undertaken new challenges • Planned and initiated activities • Worked collaboratively • Shown commitment • Engaged in issues of global importance • Considered ethical implications of actions • Developed new skills
Group 1: English A: Literature • Literary Analysis of a variety of texts • Works in Translation – connection to other cultures • Interactive oral discussions, analysis, & written/oral assessments • University level reading and writing
Language Language B: B: French French, , Latin, or Spanish Latin, or Spanish • Theme based, • Real world applications • Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in authentic situations • Analysis of authentic documents in a cultural context: newspapers, blogs, magazine articles, & news reports
Group 3: Group 3: Individuals Individuals & Societies & Societies • History of the Americas & 20 th Century World Topics
Group 4: Experimental Sciences IB Biology or IB Physics • Choice for Junior/Senior years • 2 year courses
Group 5 Group 5: : Mathemat Mathematics ics • Two IB Math Choices: IB Math Studies SL & IB Mathematics SL
Group 6: Arts and Electives • Visual Arts – 2 years • Music – 1 year • Psychology – 1 year
AP and AP and IB IB • AP & IB are weighted courses .03+ • IB students also take AP classes • AP Government • AP Environmental Science • AP Human Geography • AP English Language & Composition • AP Biology/AP Physics • AP Literature • AP Calculus/AP Statistics/AP Computer Science • AP Psychology • AP European History Page 24
Admis Admission sion Require Requirements ments • 1 credit in Algebra 1 • 1 credit in 2 nd Language • French, Latin, or Spanish • 4 Teacher Recommendations • 1 Counselor Recommendation • Good discipline and attendance • 7 th & 8 th Grade Honor Roll
Applica Application Proces tion Process • Phase 1 – Application Review • Phase 2 – Applicant Test/Writing Sample in March 8:00-11:00 • Phase 3 – Final Selection
Phase 1 Phase 1- Applica Application Review tion Review • Student Application deadline: Jan. 31, 2019 • Counselor/Director Application deadline: Feb.15th • Common Application – download from NPS site- Go to Our District Tab – look for Specialty Programs • Students must rank their choices • Application Evaluation: • Grades/Test Scores/Attendance/Discipline • Recommendations • Counselor, English, Math, Science, & Foreign Language Teacher • Student Questionnaire
Pha Phase 2 se 2- Applica Applicant I nt Intervie nterview • Qualified applicants will test on March 23 rd – 8:00-11:00 am • Writing Sample • Diagnostic test: reading & math skills • Check in by 7:45
Preparing for test and writing sample Diagnostic Test- 40 minutes: • Multiple-choice questions on reading comprehension & mathematics Writing Sample20 minutes : • Read the prompt carefully and answer it fully with examples/details. • Check/edit your work • Contact Ms. Gardner if accommodations are required
Pha Phase 3 se 3- Final Selectio Final Selection • Coordinator evaluates complete application, test, & writing sample • Final selections will be mailed by the district the week of April 23rd • 60 applicants will be invited to participate in the program • Transportation is provided • Orientation for program is in June
th Grade 9 th Grade Cours Course Selections e Selections • NPS Pre-IB English • NPS Pre-IB Latin II, Spanish II, French II • NPS Pre-IB AP Government • NPS Pre-IB Biology/Physics • NPS Pre-IB Geometry/Algebra II • PE/Elective • Freshmen Seminar and Elective Choice
Elec Elective tive Choice Choices • Creative Writing/Journalism • Music/Art • Career & Technical Education • Engineering • ROTC • Foreign Language
Fres Freshmen S hmen Seminar eminar • Team building • Homework questions • Group work • Make-up Work • An extra elective may be selected upon request.
th Grade 10 10 th Grade Courses Courses • NPS Pre-IB/AP English Language • NPS Pre-IB French/Spanish III/ Latin III/IV • AP European History • NPS Pre-IB Chemistry • NPS Pre-IB Alg. II/ NPS Pre-IB Analysis • 10 th grade PE choice • Elective • Personal Finance & Economics
Granby’s IB Highlights Our students… • Earn the IB Diploma – (2018-76%) • Have scored in the top 1% of IB students world wide • Receive millions of dollars in scholarships each year • Receive credits/advance standing in college • Have GPA’s as high as 5.0 • Have been a Presidential Scholar, National Merit Finalists/Winners, Jefferson Scholar and others
The Facts The Facts • 100% of IB students graduate on time • 100% of IB students go into college or the service • 100% of IB students feel more prepared for life after high school
Why IB Why IB? • Academic Depth and Breadth • International-mindedness • University recognition/credit & preparation • Cultivation of independent learners with critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills • Smaller learning community • Connections – with people and subjects
Tours and Talk Tours and Talk • Private School Q & A • Student Q & A table • Tours
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