International Baccalaureate/ Enriched Programming North Battleford Comprehensive High School

Who enrols in Enriched/IB courses?  Do you like to learn?  Do you like to talk and express your opinions?  Do you like to be organized?

And…….  Would you like to be the best you can be?  Do you want to be well prepared for your future? Challenge yourself to be the best you can be! Join the Enriched/IB Programme!

What enriched students strive to be….. (The IB Learner Profile) Knowledgeable Thinkers Risk-takers Balanced Reflective Inquirers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring

What do you need to succeed in the Enriched/IB Programme? - A good work ethic - Time management skills - Intellectual curiosity - Excellent attendance - A commitment to homework

So I'm in Grade 9….. How does this affect me? We want you to have the option of Enriched Programming in Grade 9 too! We offer 5 enriched subjects: English French Math Science Social Studies

What happens after Grade 9? Hopefully you continue in enriched classes! Grade 10 is called enriched or pre IB. Students study: English 10 IB ( 2 classes) History 10 IB ( 1 class) Math W/F/ P.C.F (2 classes) French 10 Oral and 10E ( 2 classes) Science 10 and Biology 20 (2 classes) 3 spots for electives

Although IB students study subject content in greater depth and delve more deeply into the philosophy of learning, their grades do not suffer Your Grades will NOT suffer in Enriched/IB classes Subject Regular Program Enriched Programme Science % 53.16%68.86% English 10A 68.44% 68.44%81.73% History %79.56% Math % 57.40%78.44%

What is the International Baccalaureate Programme?  2 year course in Grade 11 and 12  Designed for students who like to learn.  Students study 6 different subject areas.  Diploma candidates also  Write a 4000 word essay  Complete 1 50 hours of community service  Study Theory of Knowledge - a thinking class

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

IB Subjects at NBCHS  English and World Literature  French  History  Biology  Chemistry  Physics  Mathematics  Theatre Arts

Certificate Programme What if I don’t like a certain subject? What if I have difficulty in a certain subject? What if I’m too busy to do all of the Diploma? Then, you are a certificate student! You do not write the Extended Essay, do the Creativity, Action Service hours or study TOK. You will receive a certificate from IB for every course you pass..

IB Marking Scheme  Final IB marks range from a 0 – 7.  A boost of 0 – 7 may be given to students who work hard. This reflects the increased difficulty of work.  Universities usually take one’s best mark and usually only give credit for a 5, 6, or 7 in HL classes. As more Canadian universities understand IB, credit is being given for TOK and SL classes.

Why choose Enriched and IB courses? ● Teachers are specially trained. ● Emphasis on process – not just an answer. ● There are 1,074,000 IB students worldwide. ● IB is taught in 144 countries, in 3513 schools. ● There is a positive learning environment because people in your class want to learn ● Students develop excellent work habits in preparation for university. ● IB is the highest academic diploma programme available in the Battlefords.

Opportunities for IB Students ● IB banquet in May recognizes the accomplishments of all IB students! ● S.E.V.E.C. exchanges to Québec for students enrolled in French! ● Subject blogs! ● Peer support! ● Study groups! ● Comp In Action Club – an extracurricular club that works at making the world a better place!

International Baccalaureate North Battleford Comprehensive High School Allison Hawryliw Enriched/IB Coordinator