The IB Diploma Programme Class of 2018

More than a university preparation program The IB Diploma Programme

To be an IB World School is to be part of a movement to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help create a better and more peaceful world. Education for a better world

OSSD vs IBDP OSSDIBDP 16 subjects over 2 years (grades 11 and 12) 6 subjects over 2 years with exams written in May of Grade 12 Internal final exam (30%)External exams (70%) 40 hours community serviceCAS Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay (4,000 words) The Learner Profile and International Mindedness

Group 1: Language and Literature HL Group 3: Psychology HL, History HL, Economics HL, *Environmental Systems and Societies SL Group 5: Mathematics SL, Math Studies (SL) Group 6: Visual Arts HL, Theatre HL, Music HL Group 4: Biology HL/SL, Physics SL, Chemistry HL/SL, *Environmental Systems and Societies SL Group 2: French SL, German Ab initio (SL), Spanish Ab initio (SL)

Courses determined by pathway Life/Health Sciences Language and Literature HL French SL or Spanish ab initio SL or German ab initio SL History or Econ or Psych HL Biology HL Mathematics SL Chemistry SL Liberal Arts Language and Literature HL French SL or Spanish ab initio SL or German ab initio SL History or Psychology HL Enviro Systems and Societies SL Mathematics Studies SL Visual Arts or Music or Theatre HL

Social Sciences Language and Literature HL French SL or Spanish ab initio SL or German ab initio SL History HL Biology SL or Enviro Systems and Societies SL Mathematics Studies SL Psych HL OR Visual Arts, Music or Theatre HL Engineering Language and Lit HL French SL or Spanish ab initio SL or German ab initio SL His or Psych or Econ HL Physics SL Mathematics SL Chemistry HL

PeriodGrade 11 Sem 1Grade 11 Sem 2Grade 12 Sem 1Grade 12 Sem 2 1 Language and Literature HL Physics SL Language and Literature HL 2Physics SLLanguage B SLHistory or Econ HLChemistry HL 4 History or Econ HL Chemistry HL History or Econ HL 5Math SL Theory of Know.Language B SL Sample Timetable: Can you identify the pathway? Engineering

PeriodGrade 11 Sem 1Grade 11 Sem 2Grade 12 Sem 1Grade 12 Sem 2 1 Language and Literature HL Enviro Systems and Societies SL Language and Literature HL 2Theatre HLFrench SLTheatre HL 4History HL Enviro Systems and Societies SL History HL 5Math Studies SL Theory of Know.French SL Liberal Arts

Think Pair Share: Can you name all 10 of the LP attributes? Learner Profile Quiz

Knowledge claim: There is evidence to indicate that swine flu has become an epidemic. 1.Will swine flu kill millions? 2.What do we mean by an epidemic? 3.How do we know when to believe something? 4.How much evidence do scientists need before they accept a theory is true? Theory of Knowledge Knowledge Claim vs Knowledge Questions

Be careful when speaking. You create the world around you with your words. - Navajo Proverb It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to be overcome. Its appeal is to the material part, and if allowed its way, it will in time disturb one’s spiritual balance. Therefore, children must early learn the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the happiness of giving.- Ohlyesa Indigenous knowledge systems

An optional service learning trip* to Cambodia is being prepared by Mr Snell and Mrs Klaassen. As global citizens we have a responsibility to become informed on global problems and take appropriate action to bring positive change to the world around us. Further information coming soon!!! International Service Learning Trip Summer 2017

1. Do you like to explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance? 2. Do you have a natural curiosity and do you like to solve problems? 3. Are you a good verbal and written communicator who works well with others? 4. Are you working at or above grade level in your Preparatory courses? 5. Do you take responsibility for your actions and their consequences? Are you ready for the IBDP? Sample Questions