International Baccalaureate Area V Henry Wise Wood High School

Welcome

Introductions of staff and IB students

Scholars, Artists and Champions. A little bit about HWW Home of Scholars, Artists and Champions.

A little bit about us… Henry Wise Wood is…

Diverse Learners

Caring Community

Creative Arts

Athletic Pride

Academic Excellence

What is…

Why IB? Like-minded learners University preparation Integrated curriculum Expert teachers part of a global faculty Ie. Access to all teachers Skills and knowledge for the 21st Century Holistic Learning: balanced study and extracurriculars

Two IB Candidacy Options Diploma Student Course Student or

at HWW? Personalization/Flexibility What is unique about at HWW? Personalization/Flexibility

Programs of Choice in Area V

Differences VS

Difference #1: IB Learner Profile The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. The learner profile provides a long-term vision of education. It is a set of ideals that can inspire, motivate and focus the work of schools and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose.

Difference #1 – The Learner Profile Aryan, Zain and Andy Open-Minded Caring Risk-Taking Balanced Reflective Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled

Internal + External Assessments Difference #2 Internal + External Assessments VS. Final Examination

Difference #3:The IB Programme

TOK, EE and CAS Jilai Z. Hemit S. Anzo N.

Language and Literature Individuals and Society Difference #3 Group 1 Studies in Language and Literature Group 2 Language Acquisition Group 3 Individuals and Society Group 4 Sciences Group 5 Mathematics Group 6 Arts Literature HL - English French Ab Initio Spanish Ab Initio French B SL * * * * * Mandarin SL Cantonese SL (off campus –The Chinese Academy) History HL   Philosophy SL Chemistry HL Biology SL Physics SL Math. SL  or Math HL Visual Arts HL Theatre SL & HL Film SL

Grade 10 course choices IB Student candidates will choose courses from the following: Science 10 Pre-IB (Physics & Biology) Chemistry 20 IB Art 10 Pre-IB French 10 or 20 Pre-IB Math 10 Pre-IB Spanish 10 Pre-IB Math 20 IB Film Studies 15 Pre-IB Social Studies 10 Pre-IB Theatre 15 Pre-IB English 10 Pre-IB CALM* Physical Education 10* *Not IB courses, however, these are required for an Alberta High School Diploma IBDP Course candidates may select ANY of the Pre-IB courses listed above.

Students who take IB at HWW Regular Program Students GATE Students TLC Students International Students

Regular Program in Junior High Anzo N.

GATE in Junior High Marnie W. Jilai Z.

TLC in Junior High Aryan S. Andy D. Zain H.

Be more Internationally Minded Hemit S. Ananya A.

Hemit and Aryan Why students chose IB at HWW Hemit and Aryan Why students chose IB at HWW? What is the IB community like at HWW? Myths about IB? (Marks & Extracurricular)

Registering for IB at HWW Expression of Interest Forms: Hard copy or electronic – go to www.henrywisewood.com submitted to Scott Garen, IB Coordinator Deadline – January 15, 2017

What are Transfer Forms? Junior High School Henry Wise Wood

Students Designated to HWW Expression of Interest Form

Area V CBE Students NOT Designated to HWW Expression of Interest Form Transfer Form

Expression of Interest Form School Registration Forms Non CBE Students Expression of Interest Form School Registration Forms Transfer Form (If Out of Area)

Should you have questions… please e-mail Scott Garen sagaren@cbe.ab.ca