MYP Information Night Wednesday, November 16,2016

Agenda Welcome – Dr. Ben Roberts School Information – Dr. Ben Roberts Why Choose IB?- Danny Daher MYP Program and Application Process – Jenna Rasmussen Q & A

What put Centennial on the Map? IB/MYP Athletics

Athletics Follow us on Twitter: @Cen10athletics Fall Winter Spring Boy’s Water Polo Basketball Baseball Cross-Country Girl’s Water Polo Golf Football Soccer Track Girl’s Tennis Wrestling Softball Girl’s Volleyball Swimming Girl’s Golf Boy’s Tennis Boy’s Volleyball Students must have a 2.0 GPA to participate in extracurricular activities.

Middle Years Program International Baccalaureate WHY IB? Middle Years Program International Baccalaureate

Preparation for College IB provides the best preparation for students to prepare for the rigors of the University Time management Academic Demand Key cognitive strategies emphasized in the Diploma Critical thinking skills Intellectual inquisitiveness Interpretation or analysis Skills IB is recognized by leading universities throughout the world for both its commitment to scholastic excellence and developing the student as a global citizen. IB is recognized by leading universities throughout the world for both its commitment to scholastic excellence and developing the student as a global citizen.

What Colleges Want The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) awards secondary students an IB diploma Universities and colleges will award credit for certain IB Higher Level examinations completed with a score of 5 or higher. Up to 30 semester hours of college credit for completed diploma Program. Colleges may award Scholarships for completion of an IB Diploma

2015 IB Graduate Heads to Yale Senior Ashlyn Torres: “I am so excited to be heading to Yale! IB helped prepare me to handle the workload I know is waiting for me. Time management, in- depth analysis and a realization of the level of commitment needed to be successful all grew out of my Centennial IB experience.”

Nanette Park- Berkeley Student Testimonials Nanette Park- Berkeley

Lauren Harris- Current Student Student Testimonials Lauren Harris- Current Student

Middle Years Program Grade 10 Grade 9 Courses: Courses: Lang Arts 2 MYP H AP W Hist/AP Euro Chemistry MYP H Math (Integrated 2 or Pre-Calc) World Language MYP Continue from 9th grade PE/Athletics/Elective Personal Project Grade 9 Courses: Lang Arts 1 MYP H W Geography MYP H Biology MYP H Math (Integrated 1 or 2 MYP H) World Language MYP Spanish or French PE/Athletics/Elective Project: El Rescate

Diploma Program (DP) Language A – English Grade 11 and 12 Language A – English Language B – Foreign Language Humanities Math Science Art or a 2nd Science Obtaining IB Diploma: Students must take and pass exams in all 6 subject areas. Internal and external assessments TOK (zero period) Extended Essay CAS-Creativity, Action, Service

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE National Standards College-level courses AP vs IB Programs ADVANCED PLACEMENT INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE  National Standards International Standards College-level courses Comprehensive curriculum of college-level work Students generally take AP exams in areas of strength only. Students take 6 exams in 6 subject areas required for Diploma. Students must prepare in all academic areas, whether a weak or strong area.  More emphasis is placed on multiple-choice questions than the IB exam. More emphasis is placed on student essay writing.  PLUS: Extended Essay; CAS; Theory of Knowledge course, face-to-face orals in Language A and Language B.

ACTION AS SERVICE In addition to the formal, rigorous academic program that makes Centennial special, there is a strong emphasis placed upon action as service, which dominates the daily routine and lives of our students. Relay for Life 2015

Congratulations To Our 2016 IB Graduates

Colleges Our Students are Attending University of California, Davis-2 University of California, Irvine-14 University of California, Los Angeles-8 University of California, Riverside-14 University of California, San Diego-4 University of California, Santa Barbara-5 University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana-1 University of New Mexico-1 University of North Texas-1 University of Pennsylvania-1 University of San Diego-1 University of Southern California-2 Yale-1 Air Force Academy-1  Cal Poly Pomona-3 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo-1 California State University, Fullerton-1 California State University, Long Beach-3 California State University, San Bernardino-1 Chapman University-1 Fashion Institute of Design + Merchandising-1 Harvard University-1 Marymount California University-1 Occidental College-2 Stanford University-1 University of California, Berkeley-3

Our final question….WHY Not IB?

Application Process Go to the Centennial IB- MYP website: www.tinyurl.com/mypapp 2. Click on MYP Application 2017-2018 3. Complete information, click “done” 5. Fill out an Administrative Transfer request (if you require a transfer) and turn in or email to Mrs. Rasmussen

Application Deadline is December 16th! Questions? Thank you for your attendance! jrrasmussen@cnusd.k12.ca.us broberts@cnusd.k12.ca.us Danny.daher@cnusd.k12.ca.us Application Deadline is December 16th!