Coral Gables Senior High School Subject Selection

Diploma Program Curriculum Language Arts Foreign Language Individuals & Societies Experimental Sciences Mathematics Arts & Electives Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge CAS Hours Group 1 Group 2 Group 4 Group 3Group 5 Group 6

Diploma Program Language Arts = 7 Foreign Language = 7 History = 7 Science = 7 Mathematics = 7 Arts & Electives = 7 BONUS = 3 CAS Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay Group 1 Group 2 Group 4 Group 3Group 5 Group 6

6 subjects x 7 pts. = 42 TOK, CAS & EE = 3 bonus Total possible points = 45 Minimum for diploma = 24

HIGHER LEVEL (HL) EXAMS 3 HL exams- taken senior year Every senior takes Language Arts- HL HIGHER LEVEL (HL) EXAMS 3 HL exams- taken senior year Every senior takes Language Arts- HL STANDARD LEVEL (SL) EXAMS 3 SL exams- two can be taken junior year STANDARD LEVEL (SL) EXAMS 3 SL exams- two can be taken junior year Six IB Exams

AP vs. IB Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate &

Group 1- Language Arts (9 th ) Pre- IB English I (10 th ) AP English Language (11 th ) AP English Literature (12 th ) IB English IV

Group 2- Foreign Language Italian FrenchSpanish German Chinese

Group 3- History (HL) (9 th ) Pre-IB or AP World History (10 th ) AP European History (11 th ) AP American History (12 th ) IB Contemporary History HL

Group 3- History (SL) (9 th ) Pre-IB or AP World History (10 th ) AP European History (11 th ) IB Contemporary History HL

Group 4- Experimental Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics

Biology Track (9 th ) Pre IB Biology I (10 th ) Pre IB Chemistry I/ H Physics (11 th ) AP Biology or DE Biology (12 th ) IB Biology II (SL) NEW

Chemistry Track (9 th ) Pre IB Biology I (10 th ) Pre IB Chemistry I (11 th ) AP Chemistry (12 th ) IB Chemistry II (SL)

Physics Track (9 th ) Pre IB Chemistry I (10 th ) Physics Honors (11 th ) AP Physics (12 th ) IB Physics II (SL)

Group 5- Mathematics Math Studies Integrated Math (75% Pre-Cal, 25% Calculus) IB Calculus Calculus (75% Calculus, 25% Statistics) HL Mathematics Advanced Calculus & Statistics

Math Studies (9 th ) Honors Geometry (10 th ) Honors Algebra II (11 th ) Pre IB Math Studies I (12 th ) IB Math Studies II (SL) Integrated Math Track

IB Calculus (9 th ) Honors Geometry/ H Algebra II (10 th ) DE Pre Calculus (11 th ) AP Calculus AB (12 th ) IB Calculus (SL) Calculus Track

HL Mathematics (9 th ) H Geometry / H Algebra II (10 th ) Pre- Calculus (11 th ) AP Calculus BC / AP Statistics (12 th ) HL Mathematics Advanced Calculus & Statistics Track

Psychology Business Music Art 2 nd Foreign Language Computer Science 2 nd Experimental Science Group 6- IB Electives

Group 6- Arts & Electives Theatre Film IB Elective Options for 2011 NEW

Psychology (11 th ) IB Psychology I (SL) (12 th ) IB Psychology II (HL)

Business (10 th ) Legal Aspects of Business (11 th ) Accounting 1 (12 th ) IB Business Management (SL/HL)

Computer Science (9 th ) Computer Programming (HTML/JAVA) (10 th ) Computer Programming (C++/JAVA) (11 th ) AP Computer AB (12 th ) IB Computer Science (SL or HL)

Music (9 th ) Band I Pre IB Music I (10 th ) Marching/Concert Band II Pre IB Music II (11 th ) Marching/Concert Band III IB Music III & AP Music Theory (12 th ) Marching/Concert Band IV IB Music IV Instrumental Track

Music (9 th ) Vocal Ensemble I Pre IB Music I (10 th ) Vocal Ensemble II Pre IB Music II (11 th ) Vocal Ensemble III IB Music III & AP Music Theory (12 th ) Symphonic Band IV IB Music IV Vocal Track

Art (9 th ) Pre IB Art I (10 th ) AP Art History (11 th ) IB Visual Research Art I (12 th ) IB Visual Research Art II (SL) Research Track

Art (9 th ) Pre IB Art I (10 th ) AP Art History (11 th ) IB Art Studio I (12 th ) IB Art Studio II (HL) Studio Track

Theatre (11 th ) IB Theatre I (12 th ) IB Theatre II (HL/SL)

Film & Video Production (11 th ) Film & Video Production I* (12 th ) IB Film/Video Production II (HL/SL) *2 Week Summer Workshop Recommended

Dual Enrollment DE= Dual Enrollment Courses marked on subject selection sheet are FIU DE offered at CGHS Students may take any # of courses at either school outside of school hours

1. CGHS IB Summer Classes: Honors Algebra II Pre-Calculus Physics Dates: April 24 th – 1 st week of August Summer Advancement

2. Dual Enrollment: Can be at FIU or MDC Cost= FREE (includes books) College Credit Must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA Summer Advancement

3. Florida Virtual School: Online Courses Cost= FREE Allows flexibility to travel Summer Advancement

Diploma Program Curriculum Language Arts Foreign Language Individuals & Societies Experimental Sciences Mathematics Arts & Electives Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge CAS Hours Group 1 Group 2 Group 4 Group 3Group 5 Group 6

Extended Essay A minimum 4,000 word college style essay It allows students to engage in independent research through an in depth study of a question relating to one of the subjects they are studying IB students at Gables have access to the UM library in the 11 th & 12 th grade

Otto G. Richter Library

Theory of Knowledge An annual course taken in 11 th Grade Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

CAS= Creativity, Action & Service 150 hour requirement Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service Education outside the classroom Students can combine all three components into one major project

Coral Gables Senior High School Subject Selection