Welcome to 9 th Grade Parent Night: Introduction to the IB Program
What are the IB approaches to learning skills? 1. Thinking skills 2. Communications skills 3. Social skills 4. Self-management skills 5. Research skills The IB approaches to teaching skills are... 1. Based on inquiry 2. Focused on conceptual understanding 3. Developed in local and global contexts 4. Focused on effective teamwork and collaboration 5. Differentiated to meet the needs of all learners 6. Informed by formative and summative assessment
Big Picture Overview ● The Diploma Program (DP) is a program for students in grades 11 and 12. ● At the end of tenth grade (MYP Year 5) students will select the degree to which they want to participate in the diploma program. ● DP courses are two years in length and are comprehensive. ● DP courses are offered in standard level (SL) and higher level (HL). ● The International Baccalaureate (IB) has clearly defined expectations in all aspects of their program.
Options After the MYP Years ibo.org/contact-the-ib/media-inquiries/ 1.) MUHS believes in IB for all students. For this reason all students must complete the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course. Some students may choose to earn their remaining credits by successfully completing MUHS Core classes. 2.) Students may select to take DP courses to earn MUHS credit but not an IB certificate. These students must complete all requirements within the course but are not required to complete the internal or external assessments for IB.
Options After the MYP Years ibo.org/contact-the-ib/media-inquiries/ 3.) Students may elect to take DP courses but not declare themselves as a diploma candidate. Students taking part in DP courses can earn IB certificates in each course. They must complete all the testing within each course, including all internal and external IB assessments. 4.) Students may elect to enroll as a full diploma candidate. As a diploma candidate they are required to complete all IB assessments in each class and the IB Core (more on this later).
Full Diploma Candidate Requirements ● Students studying for the full diploma are required to select one course from each of the six academic areas. ● A student may choose to not take a class from the sixth academic area (The Arts), in doing so they can elect to study a second subject from one of the other areas. It is required that three subjects be taken at the higher level (HL) ● and three subjects at the standard level (SL). A student may elect to take four HL courses along with two SL ● courses. Almost all DP courses are two years in length. ● Full diploma students must also successfully complete a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, complete 200 hours in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), and write an extended essay (EE).
The Core (TOK, CAS, and EE) 1.) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is an interdisciplinary course designed to help students question and understand how they know what they know. Students study how individuals from various disciplines view the world in order to develop their own ways of thinking. By simulating analysis of knowledge across disciplines, TOK seeks to help students make sense of school and the world. 2.) Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is an experiential learning component of the DP. Students complete a wide variety of extracurricular, community service and athletic options to fulfill this requirement. Each of these components of the core have a built in reflection requirements which students must complete.
The Core (continued) 3.) The extended essay introduces students to the demands and rewards of independent work. Emphasis is placed on doing personal research and communicating ideas effectively. Students write a 4,000-word essay in an area of personal interest. The extended essay process begins during their junior year when students are matched with content area teachers. This teacher will be their supervisor of the entire process. The topic of the student’s essay relates to the teacher’s area of expertise. The extended essay is submitted to the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) during the first half of the student’s senior year.
IB Assessments in DP Courses www.facultyfocus.com/articles/educational-assessment/student-written-ex ams-increase-student-involvement/ ● All DP courses are clearly described by the IBO, this includes depth and breadth of content to be covered. ● Each course has two to three IB internal assessments (IAs) which are assessed using the IB rubrics. Scores are based on a 1 - 7 scale. Ultimately, these scores are converted to a percentage score. ● A random sample of IAs are sent into the IB for double scoring, teachers receive feedback on their assessment of students. ● Each course also has an external assessment, these are completed at the end of the second year and are assessed by the IBO.
● Subjects are not taught in isolation ● The IB encourages critical thinking ● It encourages breadth and depth of learning ● Graduates are globally minded ● It encourages you to become a confident and independent learner ● It increases academic opportunity, colleges and universities respect DP courses. College credit is given for DP courses depending on the student’s IB score.
In closing ……………… ● This was a lot of information, feel free to write questions on cards out in the cafeteria. We will be responding to your questions with an email. ● There will be an information night for 10th grade students and parents/guardians interested in entering 11th grade as a DP candidate in the spring of 2019.
2018-2019 Registration/Transition Timeline March 2nd : High school counselors meet with 9th grade students to discuss what to expect in the MYP next year. Students receive course registration materials during these meetings (course catalog, course registration form with teacher recommendations). March 7th : Extended Advisory at MUHS: Students will complete course registration forms. Early April: Student course requests mailed home for parent approval. Aug. 2018 : Student schedules mailed home. Please feel free to contact the guidance department with any questions or concerns throughout this process!
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2021 In accordance with the implementation of IB, students must earn a minimum of 23 credits with the following distribution: Language and Literature (English) 4 credits Language Acquisition (World Language) 1 credit Individuals and Societies (Social Studies) 3 credits Sciences 3 credits Mathematics 3 credits Arts/Design 2 credits Physical Education 1.5 credits Health Education 1 credit Theory of Knowledge 1 credit Electives 3.5 credits 23 total In addition, students will need to complete the following: Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) ● Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) (50-200 hours) ● Celebration of Learning (demonstrated proficiency in the attributes of the IB Learner Profile) ●
10th grade MYP courses Composition with Literature 1. Language Acquisition (World Language) 2. American History in Global Context (1900-today) 3. Intro to Biology and Chemistry 4. Mathematics 5. Physical and Health Education 6. ___________________ (student choice) 7. ___________________ (student choice or study hall) 8. The 6 courses listed above are required courses in the MYP for each student. All students are required to take 7 total credits of classes for the year. Therefore, students will choose an additional class of their choice for the 7th class. The 8th class can be a study hall or an additional elective offering.
Weekly Schedule *School Day hours: 8:30-3:30 *Monday/Thursday: Odd Days *Tuesday/Friday: Even Days *Wednesday: All classes meet for a shortened class *Flex Time: Student and teachers will use this to seek extra help in courses. Approx 30 mins/day.
Department Overviews
Introduction to Biology MYP Assessment Objectives and Chemistry ● Knowing and Understanding ● Inquiring and Designing Matter Atomic Structure ● Processing and Evaluating ● Reflecting Upon the Impacts Chemical Bonding & Nomenclature of Science Biochemistry Cells Genetics Human Body MYP Statement of Inquiry Ecology Evidence of interactions within an ecosystem inform decisions about land and water use and conservation.
Courses for 10th graders : Performance Arts: Visual Art: Music in Our Lives Concert/ Marching Band Introduction to Art Jazz Ensemble Cartooning String Ensemble Drawing Concert Choir Sculpture Small Choral Ensemble Beginning Guitar Painting Advanced Art
Design Assessment Criteria Inquiring and ● analysing Developing Ideas ● Creating the ● solution Evaluating ● With natural resources, designers can develop sustainable products using innovations that appeal to a global market.
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