Inquirer: Develop natural Curiosity Knowledgeable: Acquire in-depth knowledge Thinker: Apply thinking skills by exercising initiative Communicator: Express ideas and information confidently Principled: Act with integrity Open Minded: Appreciate your own culture and the cultures of others Caring: Show empathy, compassion and respect Risk-taker: Approach situations with courage and forethought Balanced: Harmonize intellectual, physical and emotional well-being Reflective: Understand your strengths and limitations to support your learning Are you up for the challenge to build on these attributes you already have?

Information Session Grade 9 Students and Parents

Welcome Christopher Hall IB Coordinator chall@hrsb.ca 902 832 8964 x:755 1317

IB Information Session February 21, 2018--Doors open 6:00pm Presentation starts at 6:30pm St. FX Faculty IB Alumni breakout rooms Engineering Science Arts-English, History, Education Commerce

Agenda Introduction to IB Reasons to choose IB Diploma Prep Courses Offered The Core CAS Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay

Introduction Established in 1968 Centres on learners Develops effective approaches to teaching and learning Works within global contexts Explores significant content

Why Would You Choose IB?

A Majority of Students Succeed May 2017 157,488 Candidates 2,666 Pass Rate 78.40 Diploma Point Average Total 29.9 May 2016 149,446 Candidates 2,487 Schools Pass Rate 79.3% Diploma Average Point Total 30.0

IB Grading Scale 1 to 7 model Total points awarded 6 courses multiplied by the highest score of 7 is 42 overall points Total Grade also includes up to 3 points for Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay (explained in 3 slides)

A Majority of Students Succeed http://www.ibo.org/contentassets/bc850970f4e54b87828f83c7976a4db6/dp-statistical-bulletin-may-2016-en.pdf

US Retention Rates First and Second Year University http://blogs.ibo.org/blog/2015/10/02/dp-high-enrollment-graduation/#lightbox/0/ www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/ib-research/dp/nscpostsecondaryfullreportfinal.pdf

Scholarships and Transfer Credits Entrance Scholarships Public School Program (PSP) High 80s and above IB—32-34 points variable Transfer Credits—HL Courses scoring 5 or higher may be eligible for university credit Higher overall grades (PSP or IB) will allow students greater opportunities for entering post secondary institutions.

The Core Makes the Difference CAS—Service Learning can lead to an excellent portfolio TOK—Engagement in the ways of thinking and seeing the world from another person’s point of view Extended Essay—Prolonged independent development of a research topic in a field of interest

Overall Summary IB students develop: Time management skills and a strong sense of self-motivation  A keen interest in civic engagement Notable academic ability Strong research and writing skills Critical thinking abilities An international outlook. 

Year One Starts in Grade 10 Focused on Skill development Initiates time management development Connects students to the IB Diploma Is best treated as a three year plan

Diploma Prep Course Offerings at CPA English 10 Diploma Prep Mathematics 10 Diploma Prep -full year 2 credits Science 10 Diploma Prep History 10 Diploma Prep French 10 Diploma Prep Music Diploma Prep Bilingual Diploma Francạis-Immersion 10F English 10 Diploma Prep Histoire Ancienne 10F Mathematiques 10F -full year 2 credits Sciences 10F Diploma Prep Arts Dramatiques 10

Diploma Prep Course Offerings at CPA All DP students will have a Fine Arts choice of Visual Arts, Music, Dance or Drama. As well DP students will take a Physical Education course.

The Core—Makes the Difference CAS—Service Learning can lead to an excellent portfolio TOK—Engagement in the ways of thinking and seeing the world from another person’s point of view Extended Essay—Prolonged independent development of a research topic in a field of interest

Thank you! Christopher Hall Contact: IB Coordinator chall@hrsb.ca 902 832 8964 x:755 1317