Information Session September, 2019 IB Diploma Program Information Session September, 2019

CONTACT INFORMATION IB Coordinator - Katie Willett katie.willett@cms.k12.nc.us Assistant Principal / CAS Coordinator – Allyson Davis kathryn.davis@cms.k12.nc.us IB website www.myersparkib.org IB Express – weekly email Remind 101 Only for students! Download – DP Program Presentation at www.myersparkib.org

Diploma Program Coursework

IB Diploma Program Coursework SUBJECT GROUP 11th GRADE 12th GRADE GROUP 1: English English Literature HL1 English Literature HL2 GROUP 2: World Language French SL1 or SL2, German SL1 or SL2 , Latin SL1 or SL2 OR Spanish SL1 or SL2 French SL2 or HL2, German SL2 or HL2, Latin SL2 or HL2 OR Spanish SL2 or HL2 GROUP 3: Social Studies (HOTA) History of the Americas HL1 (HOTA) History of the Americas HL2 GROUP 4: Science Biology HL1, Chemistry HL1 OR Physics HL1 Biology HL2, Chemistry HL2 OR Physics HL2 Env Sys & Societies 1 SL OR Sports, Exercise & Health 1 SL Env Sys & Societies 2 SL OR Sports, Exercise & Health 2 SL GROUP 5: Math Studies SL1 or SL2, Math SL1 or SL2 OR Math HL1 Studies SL2, Math SL2, Math HL2 OR Non-IB Math GROUP 6: Art / Electives Note: Visual Art pre-req Note: SC universities require an Art credit Visual Art SL1, Visual Art Photo SL1, Film SL1 OR Theatre SL1 Visual Art SL2 or HL2, Visual Art Photo SL2 or HL2, Film SL2 or HL2 OR Theatre SL2 or HL2 IB Elective options: Bus Mgmt 1, Philosophy SL1 or Psych SL1 IB World Language (2-yr elective) Sports, Exercise & Health (2-yr elective) Bus Mgmt 1 or 2, Philosophy SL1 or HL2 OR Psych SL1 or HL2 REQUIREMENT (TOK) Theory of Knowledge 1 (TOK) Theory of Knowledge 2 ELECTIVE/REQUIREMENT IB or non-IB / AP Elective Download – DP Coursework information at www.myersparkib.org

Complete CAS requirement AND minimum of 24 points as follows: IB Diploma Requirements Complete CAS requirement AND minimum of 24 points as follows:

TOK / Extended Essay  Scored 0 - 3 points Extended Essay Completion of TOK and Extended Essay is a requirement for the IB Diploma TOK / Extended Essay  Scored 0 - 3 points Extended Essay Completed within IB Theory of Knowledge Independent, self-directed, 4,000 word (14-page) research paper Topic selected from approved IB subject list Students are supported by an assigned Supervisor (MP Faculty / Staff) Connect – Link to Extended Essay website posted at www.myersparkib.org

#2 - Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS) Completion of CAS is a requirement for the IB Diploma - must span 18 months Learning Outcomes (pre-approval, reflection & evidence required for each) Strength & Growth Challenge & Skills Initiative & Planning Commitment & Perseverance Collaborative Skills Global Engagement Ethics of Choices & Action Interviews with CAS Coordinator (completed via ManageBac) Start of CAS Program End of 1st year of CAS Program End of CAS Program CAS Project Collaborative, sequential series of CAS experiences that engage students Minimum duration of one month from planning to completion Download - CAS Guideline document at www.myersparkib.org

#3 - IB Diploma Exams Diploma Exams  Scored 0 - 7 points Completion of Diploma Exams is a requirement for the IB Diploma Diploma Exams  Scored 0 - 7 points Must test in each of the 6 Subject Areas NO MAKEUP EXAMS Testing - Option 1 Testing - Option 2 (3) HL exams Must earn min of 12 points (4) HL exams Specify 3 exams for required 12 point min (3) SL exams Must earn min of 9 points (2) SL exams IB Testing Dates IB English Orals December 2 – 20, 2019 IB World Language Orals March 25 – April 3, 2020 IB Visual Art & Photo Exams March 23 & 24, 2020 IB Diploma – Written exams May 1 – 22, 2020 Download – IB Diploma Exam information at www.myersparkib.org

Additional information

Writing Resource Center Available during all lunch blocks on given days Students are scheduled through English / TOK teachers Project specific small group support: IB Personal Project IB Extended Essay Senior Exits College Essay workshops to be announced during the year

IB Recognition Student Event IB Class of 2020 Student Recognition Event Tuesday, June 9, 2020 @ Myers Park Country Club Distribution of graduation cords IB Alumni keynote speaker Diploma Program teacher table hosts PARENTS: Send baby picture and name of your student to: ibevents@myersparkib.org

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