Cameron International Baccalaureate Studies

CHCI Profile Multi-cultural community Over 75 different languages spoken in our students’ homes We offer an incredible variety of clubs, activities and sports—from Model UN to Ballroom Dancing to Football, basketball, volleyball, field hockey and soccer (plus so many more!) Students from over 30 different Grade 8 Schools Located close to downtown Kitchener, on LRT

Overview Program began as a celebration of our cultural diversity International Baccalaureate Diploma is an internationally recognized credential of academic excellence Options available: Full Diploma or Individual Certificates, depending on student’s academic strengths and choices You will graduate with 2 Diplomas: Ontario and IB

Program Focus Enriched learning environment: “like-minded students” Differentiated from a regular high school program Flexible pace of learning International perspective Program extension activities beyond the classroom such as field trips, workshops, and conferences

Program Structure Grades 9 and 10: Baccalaureate Studies Program (Pre-IB) Congregated classes in 5 of 8 courses Grades 11 and 12 Diploma Program: IB Diploma Program: 6 IB Courses + Core (EE-TOK-CAS) IB Certificate Program: 2-5 IB Courses

Program Elements Subjects that you may study for the FULL DIPLOMA: Group 1: English Group 2: French or Spanish Group 3: History or Psychology Group 4: Biology or Chemistry Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: Art, Business, Music, Physics, Chemistry +Theory of Knowledge +Extended Essay +Service Learning and Involvement (CAS)

Program Elements IB Certificate Program--Earn 2 to 5 IB certificates by studying individual subject areas in any combination, depending on your interests: The Arts: English, History, French or Spanish, Art, Music Business: English, History, French or Spanish, Business Management, Math STEM: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Psychology

IB Benefits IB students are better prepared and more successful at university IB students receive advanced standing at universities for HL courses (transfer credits = $ saved) IB students enjoy university recognition and acceptance worldwide IB students receive extraordinary scholarship opportunities

Why IB? A program for students with exceptional work habits, academic curiosity and social awareness. Accelerated learning in a highly charged atmosphere where like-minded students collaborate and learn from each other. “For the first time, I feel as if I belong.”

What Our Grads Say “During my time in the IB Programme, I made truly lifelong friendships with my peers through our shared interests in academic pursuits as well as a common passion for world issues.” “Being part of a community with motivated and like-minded students pushed me to go outside my comfort zone and develop as a leader in the community.” “The skills I learned in the IB Programme have been invaluable at McGill. Beyond just time management, and essay writing skills, the IB taught me how to evaluate information and think critically about the content of my courses.”

FAQs Transportation? Fees? Application? None is provided for students outside our boundary, however we are located directly on LRT. Yes—Approx. $2650 for 4 years of high school. Yes—deadline Jan 15, 2018

Grade 8 Students and Parents Information Night Tuesday November 28, 2017 Cameron Heights Collegiate at 7 pm School and program information, school tours, displays, question and answer session

CHCI Website http://chc.wrdsb.ca IB Tab Information for parents and students For program applications, see the Admissions tab $50 application fee must accompany application Fee is non-refundable

Thank you for your time. Come to our Info Night in November Thank you for your time. Come to our Info Night in November! We hope to see you at Cameron Heights next year. Any questions?