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Ellie Harper, IB Coordinator WELCOME CLASS OF 2017! J.R. Tucker High School IB Programme Ellie Harper, IB Coordinator

Tonight’s agenda Review the program Hear from current 9th graders Answer questions

Our mission The International Baccalaureate program at J.R. Tucker High School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who become lifelong learners. The IB curriculum is a holistic approach to learning that focuses on the student’s intellectual and social development. Connections between subjects, classroom learning and the real world help students learn the art of collaboration as well as develop intercultural awareness and understanding.

What is the profile of the IB Learner? The attributes of the IB Learner Profile express the philosophy and values of the IB educational program. The IB program promotes the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all areas of knowledge.

IB learners strive to be… Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-Minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective

THE MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM Grades 6 to 10 8 MYP subjects Technology no longer a requirement From AoI to Global Concepts CAS Personal Project

MYP Courses Subject Course Language A English 9, English 10 Language B French, Spanish, Chinese Humanities World History & Geog. 2 US/VA Government Mathematics Geometry, Alg. 2, Extended Math Science Biology, Chemistry Arts* Visual or Performing Health and Physical Education** PE 9, PE 10

The Personal Project In grade 10 students must complete a personal project. This can take various forms, for example: an essay a piece of creative writing an original science experiment the organization of an event The work must : - be completely independent - focus on one Area of Interaction -focus on the process of completing the project as well as the finished product .

ASSESSMENT IN THE MYP Teachers organize continuous and varied assessment over the course of the Middle Years Program. The assessment tasks give students the opportunity to demonstrate achievement according to the required objectives within each subject group. This can include: open-ended, problem-solving activities organized debates hands-on experimentation analysis reflection

THE DIPLOMA PROGRAM Grades 11 and 12

IB AT JRT We teach the “whole” child Our IB students learn how to learn – to think, to ask “why,” to analyze, to solve problems We emphasize teamwork, collaboration and communication skills Our IB students are involved in everything – sports, cultural arts, government, social activities, the community Students learn to appreciate diversity – of cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds We prepare children to be successful in college and in their professions. Our goal is to encourage lifelong learning. We have a dedicated staff , and we will come to know all of our IB students Our aim is to partner with parents in developing young people who will take thoughtful action in their lives.

Transition to High School Lunchtime / AE Balancing school work with fun/friends/sports/recreation/dating Technology-cellphones/texting/Facebook/G-chat Sleeping and eating habits Consequences & policies/personal responsibility Come to Tiger Camp Thursday, 8/22. Pizza lunch and computer help session to follow Fee Night is last week in August

Balancing academic & personal life Get involved in activities at Tucker Use AE wisely Turn off the technology when doing HW Enjoy your weekends! Make appointment to see Mrs. Keating or Mrs. Harper when you are struggling Get friends and family involved in CAS Go to bed!!

Study habits Turn off the cell phone, computer, FB, TV Don’t wait until late to begin HW Prioritize assignments Effective note taking and study skills Use AE

Grades and Assessments Must maintain “C” in all classes Minimize absences Google calendar—no more than 2 major assessments per day IB assessments: one per unit, scored against IB rubrics Check HCPSLink daily

Academic Honesty Malpractice is cheating/plagiarism with intent Collaboration vs. collusion Honor code on all assignments turned in Importance of citing properly One infraction can keep a student out of all honors societies

Seminar One day per week with coordinator 9th grade meets Tuesdays Program information, lessons designed around the LP, guest speakers, films and discussions HW assignment, one per month posted to different subjects

Parent communication & Involvement Emails sent home regularly to keep you apprised of happenings at JRT Come to all parent meetings Go to IB link on Tucker website www.tinyurl.com/ibtucker and www.ibo.org Need volunteers for committees, chaperones, PTSA etc. Any IB-related question or concern, contact Mrs. Harper

Important dates & events Tiger Camp August 22 from 8:30am-12:30pm Fee Night is last week of August First day of school! September 3 MYP parent orientation at the end of September First IB breakfast of the year, 10/4

Your packet Supply list Green contact information card Clubs & sports list MYP “A World of Difference” MYP General Regulations

Thank you for coming! emharper@henrico.k12.va.us www.tinyurl.com/ibtucker www.ibo.org