The IB Diploma Program

The IB Program at Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet Peter Larsson, principal Renée Edström, coordinator Viktor Agerlöv, career counsellor Ingrid White Åshammar, University counsellor Tove Karlsson, nurse Lina Groth-Fyrh, counsellor Kristina Mannerfelt, special education teacher The IB Program at Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet

Form-teachers in IB2 peter.boardman@educ.goteborg.se frida.jodin@educ.goteborg.se johan.lindstrom@educ.goteborg.se ase.samuelsson@educ.goteborg.se francois.sikora@educ.goteborg.se ingrid.white.ashammar@educ.goteborg.se Form-teachers in IB2

University applications Career- / University–counsellors: Viktor Agerlöv / Ingrid White Åshammar Click here for the presentation viktor.agerlov@educ.goteborg.se ingrid.white.ashammar@educ.goteborg.se

TISUS For those with Swedish B (HL or SL) – or no Swedish All students who have Swedish in Group 1 in their diploma are eligible already providing they pass the course with a grade of grade of 4 (both HL and SL).

Point conversion New conversion scale from January 2017 Less generous towards IB Diplomas The big difference is at the lower end of the scale – which means it is still statistically fair in regard to Universities with high competition

’Drug-free school’ policy Hvitfeldtska the first Anti-Drug certified school in Sweden Strategy for information and actions to take. Form-teachers inform the class of the policy – available on Hvitfeldtska web-page for parents

IB learner profile The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century As IB learners we strive to be: inquirers knowledgeable thinkers communicators principled open-minded caring risk-takers balanced reflective

Extended Essay and ToK ToK - fosters critical thinking. Trying to answer the question ”How do we know what we know” Sense perception, Language, Emotion, Memory Reason, Faith, Intuition, Imagination Extended Essay. 4000 word ”essay” on subject of student’s choice. Process begins in May of IB2. See matrix - next slide for extra points. The theory of knowledge course is one of the distinguishing features of the diploma programme. A subject is not to be found in the national secondary curriculums of most countries. It aims to develop and foster critical thinking, to give students a critical way of relating to knowledge and the construction of knowledge. It basically attempts to answer the question: HOW do we know what WHAT we know. So we consider the different ways of knowing that we use in the construction of knowledge in different Knowledge Areas: like the Human Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, History, Ethics, Religious Knowledge Systems and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. A largely discussion-based subject which is assessed through a TOK Presentation in which a student examines knowledge questions derived from Real Life Situations, and through a 1600 word essay based on one of six essay titles.

Together the performances in the extended essay and theory of knowledge can contribute bonus points to students’ individual diploma scores, and this is how the matrix works out.

Managebac Paper sent around for registering Allows viewing upcoming events and deadlines hvitfeldtska.managebac.com

Looking ahead in IB2 Oct 28-Nov 5: Fall Break Dec 20: Last day of school before Christmas break Jan 9: First day of school after Christmas break Jan 30th: IB2 development talks with parents. 13.00-20.00 May 21-25: End of Year Exams – Schedule will be mailed to all IB2 students and handed out in mentor groups. May 28-29: Extended Essay workdays June 8: Last day of school (May 31 is graduation for IB3) Report cards in ManageBac on Dec 20 and June 8

Deadline Policy Policy to keep students’ workload even and manageable Many deadlines to meet in IB3, IAs+EAs Helping students with time-management - Supposed to show at home Extended time from teacher – only for valid reasons (See policy) Last-chance option if a student misses a deadline, without approved extension Last-chance option = No teacher-feedback

EXAMINATION FEE Paid once – November in IB3 Covers examination costs Approx. 5 200 kr for 6 subjects + ToK and EE

Chromebooks for students Besides Hjärntorget all of Hvitfeldtska use Google Sites For Education - and ManageBac for the IB programme Students get to borrow Chromebooks from the school - Contract Get to keep the device if well-kept for 3 years

Reporting of absence Hjärntorget for parents. See sheet for instructions. Login and password

How to get an account in Hjärntorget Link on the school webpage

How to get an account in Hjärntorget One more click

How to get an account in Hjärntorget If you have an electronic BankID - Click here and register

How to get an account in Hjärntorget Click: Ansök om konto för vårdnadshavare

How to get an account in Hjärntorget If you do not have an electronic BankID This is where you can log in But you need to get your log-in information manually from barbro.hesslegard@educ.goteborg.se With a manual account, attendance is the only function available.

If problems occur: E-mail: barbro.hesslegard@educ.goteborg.se

Development talks January 30, 13.00-20.00 No general information given

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns renee.edstrom@educ.goteborg.se peter.larsson@educ.goteborg.se