International Baccalaureate Program Murrieta Valley High School Authorization Pending

Benefits of the IB Diploma Program For the Individual For the Individual Develop and apply critical thinking skills to a high degree which are essential to future success Develop and apply critical thinking skills to a high degree which are essential to future success Educate the whole person-emotionally, socially and intellectually Educate the whole person-emotionally, socially and intellectually Develop international mindedness and global awareness Develop international mindedness and global awareness Understand one’s ability and responsibility to impact the local and global community Understand one’s ability and responsibility to impact the local and global community Participate and belong to a family learning community which promotes personal growth and closer working relationships with peers and IB staff Participate and belong to a family learning community which promotes personal growth and closer working relationships with peers and IB staff

Research on the impact of IB programs © IBO 2003 Various studies have been conducted on the performance of IB students, the standards of the IB program, the effect of the implementation of the program on a school. Results show that: IB students outperform their peers on state assessments IB students outperform their peers on state assessments IB Diploma students have higher acceptance rates to colleges IB Diploma students have higher acceptance rates to colleges IB Diploma students perform better in post- secondary education than their peers IB Diploma students perform better in post- secondary education than their peers IB standards are aligned with best practice in education and support effective teaching practices IB standards are aligned with best practice in education and support effective teaching practices IB has a positive impact on the culture of a school IB has a positive impact on the culture of a school

University Acceptance Rates University or CollegeTotal Population Acceptance IB Diploma Student Acceptance UC Irvine56.0%89.9% UC San Diego41.0%65.6% UC Berkley24.0%50.6% UC Los Angeles24.0%48.5% USC30%69% University San Diego53%83% Cornell University29%47% BYU30%96.3% Georgetown21%28.5% CSU, Fullerton69%97.6% CSU, Long Beach52%92.2% ford University Stanford University13%16.8%

EXAMPLES OF IB RECOGNITION UC: Full IB Diploma candidates with a score of 30 or above will receive 30 quarter units (or 20 semester units) toward their degree. UC also grants 8 quarter units for HL exams with scores of 5, 6 or 7. UC: Full IB Diploma candidates with a score of 30 or above will receive 30 quarter units (or 20 semester units) toward their degree. UC also grants 8 quarter units for HL exams with scores of 5, 6 or 7. CSU: Most CSU campuses award advanced standing for credit for successful performance (scores of 5 or above) on HL exams. CSU: Most CSU campuses award advanced standing for credit for successful performance (scores of 5 or above) on HL exams.

College Admissions Perspective Duke University Duke University “One of the advantages of an IB curriculum is its structure and quality. It is a coordinated program, well established, well known, and well respected. We know the quality of IB courses and we think the IB curriculum is terrific.” “One of the advantages of an IB curriculum is its structure and quality. It is a coordinated program, well established, well known, and well respected. We know the quality of IB courses and we think the IB curriculum is terrific.” Christoph Guttentag, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Christoph Guttentag, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Harvard University Harvard University “IB is well known to us for excellent preparations. Success in an IB program correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Program on the transcript.” “IB is well known to us for excellent preparations. Success in an IB program correlates well with success at Harvard. We are always pleased to see the credentials of the IB Diploma Program on the transcript.” Marilyn McGrath Lewis, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Marilyn McGrath Lewis, Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Student Perspective “The best thing about the IB program was that it turned me into a learner and it challenged me in ways I couldn’t even recognize at the time. It made me a strong writer and an analytical thinker which have been unbelievably helpful skills in college. I also really enjoyed being part of the IB class environment where we were sympathetic to each others’ struggles and frustrations, while still challenging each other to work really hard…”

IB Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Program Description 2 year program taken in 11 th and 12 th grades that results in an internationally recognized diploma in addition to the high school diploma. 2 year program taken in 11 th and 12 th grades that results in an internationally recognized diploma in addition to the high school diploma. Focuses on educating well-rounded students who want to make a difference in the world and are willing to challenge themselves to prepare for college. Focuses on educating well-rounded students who want to make a difference in the world and are willing to challenge themselves to prepare for college.

IB Diploma Curriculum 6 courses 3 at HL (240 hrs) and 3 at SL (150 hours) Can be in HL course and take SL exam

Sample of 2 year program 11 th Grade English HL English HL Language B SL/HL Language B SL/HL History HL History HL Science SL/HL Science SL/HL Math SL/HL Math SL/HL Music, Art or Psych SL Music, Art or Psych SL or second science or second science Elective Elective 12 th Grade English HL Language B SL/HL History HL Science SL/HL Math SL/HL TOK Elective

Core Requirements Extended Essay: 4,000 words maximum 4,000 words maximum Independent, self-directed research on a topic that interests the student Independent, self-directed research on a topic that interests the student Familiarizes students with the independent research and writing skills expected at college Familiarizes students with the independent research and writing skills expected at college Students are supported throughout the process by a supervisor at the school Students are supported throughout the process by a supervisor at the school Written over the two years of the program- about 40 hours of work total Written over the two years of the program- about 40 hours of work total

Emphasis on the whole person through CAS Creativity, action, service (CAS) helps students become responsible, compassionate citizens The SOUL of the IB Student

Theory of Knowledge The most unique course to the diploma program! This is the glue, the course that connects all the others Teaches students to think critically, ask the big questions and find out how we know what we know. One year course taken in 12 th grade. Theory of Knowledge extended essay creativity, action, service

Assessing Student Work Classroom teachers and IB examiners work in partnership to ensure that students have ample opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. Classroom teachers and IB examiners work in partnership to ensure that students have ample opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. External assessments (sent to IB for scoring) are exams taken in May of senior year, unless student takes one in junior year. External assessments (sent to IB for scoring) are exams taken in May of senior year, unless student takes one in junior year. Internal assessments (school based) are projects, papers, and oral reports completed throughout the course and graded by both the teacher and IB. Internal assessments (school based) are projects, papers, and oral reports completed throughout the course and graded by both the teacher and IB. Score of 1 to 7 for the course based on both Internal and External assessments Score of 1 to 7 for the course based on both Internal and External assessments

IB Scoring for Diploma Minimum 24 points = IB Diploma Minimum 24 points = IB Diploma Maximum 45 points for diploma (7 pts x 6 classes + 3pts from TOK/EE) Maximum 45 points for diploma (7 pts x 6 classes + 3pts from TOK/EE) TOK and EE combined can earn 3 points toward diploma TOK and EE combined can earn 3 points toward diploma Specific criteria must be met or will fail the diploma. Specific criteria must be met or will fail the diploma. For example, earning a 1 on any course will fail the diploma. For example, earning a 1 on any course will fail the diploma.

Similarities of IB and AP Both are rigorous programs devoted to educational experience Both are rigorous programs devoted to educational experience Both attract highly motivated students Both attract highly motivated students Both receive additional weight in calculating GPA Both receive additional weight in calculating GPA Both involve highly dedicated and creative teachers Both involve highly dedicated and creative teachers Both use external assessments and evaluators to score assessments Both use external assessments and evaluators to score assessments Both are recognized by most US universities for consideration for college credit or advanced standing Both are recognized by most US universities for consideration for college credit or advanced standing

How are AP and IB Different? APIB Scored from 1-5 Scored from 1-7 College credit for 3 or 4 College credit for 4 or 5 Measured by a one day, largely multiple choice test Measured by multiple assessments in multiple forms throughout the year: essays, labs, portfolios, projects, oral commentaries, objective tests Measures breadth of knowledge Measures depth of knowledge Courses stand alone; students specialize Integrated curriculum over 2 years with CAS, Extended Essay and TOK for a well-rounded education program Any student may take AP exams; IB students may take AP exams Only IB students enrolled in IB courses may take IB exams

Requirements for IB Diploma Students must be in Algebra 2 or higher in 10 th grade (special circumstances for Geo in 10 th ) Students must be in Algebra 2 or higher in 10 th grade (special circumstances for Geo in 10 th ) Students must be at least in 2 nd year of French or Spanish in 10 th grade Students must be at least in 2 nd year of French or Spanish in 10 th grade Must be a strong writer Must be a strong writer Recommend Advanced English, AP Euro, and proficiency or higher on CST exams Recommend Advanced English, AP Euro, and proficiency or higher on CST exams Willingness to challenge yourself and to commit to the two years of the program Willingness to challenge yourself and to commit to the two years of the program Above all… Love for learning and a desire to grow as a student and person is needed for IB success.

Costs for IB Students Registration Fee Registration Fee Diploma Student: one time fee of $135 Diploma Student: one time fee of $135 Certificate Student: fee of $135 per testing year Certificate Student: fee of $135 per testing year Per subject fee Per subject fee $92 per subject test $92 per subject test No fee is charged for Theory of Knowledge or Extended Essay No fee is charged for Theory of Knowledge or Extended Essay Total Cost for DP: 6 tests at $92 + $135= $687 Total Cost for DP: 6 tests at $92 + $135= $687 Saving thousands in college tuition costs!! Saving thousands in college tuition costs!! Fundraising opportunities to help with costs Fundraising opportunities to help with costs

Application Process 8 th and 9 th graders fill out Letter of Intent 8 th and 9 th graders fill out Letter of Intent 10 th graders complete formal application 10 th graders complete formal application Teacher Recommendation Form Teacher Recommendation Form Student responses Student responses Non-MVHS students need to complete the transfer process Non-MVHS students need to complete the transfer process Intake meeting will be held with all 10 th grade Diploma Program applicants and parents Intake meeting will be held with all 10 th grade Diploma Program applicants and parents

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