International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Prince Andrew High School

IBO Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate Organization 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 Organization 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 IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. To this end the IBO 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.

Learner Profile IB Learners strive to be… Inquirers Inquirers Knowledgeable Knowledgeable Thinkers Thinkers Communicators Communicators Principled Principled Open-minded Open-minded Caring Caring Risk-takers Risk-takers Balanced Balanced Reflective Reflective

The IB Curriculum (Grade 11 and 12) Theory of Knowledge the arts language A1 extended essay experimental sciences second language creativity, action, service individuals and societies mathematics

The Six Academic Subjects u Six subjects studied concurrently u Take both sciences and humanities u Three subjects at higher level (HL – 240 h) u Three standard level (SL – 150 h) group 6 experimental sciences Theory of Knowledge the arts language A1 extended essay group 3 group 5 group 2 second language creativity, action, service individuals and societies mathematics group 4 group 1

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) To question the basis of knowledge To question the basis of knowledge Stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience across cultures Stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience across cultures Students examine the grounds for moral, political and aesthetic judgments Students examine the grounds for moral, political and aesthetic judgments Theory of Knowledge extended essay creativity, action, service

EE and CAS Extended Essay Extended Essay The opportunity to research in depth an area of interestThe opportunity to research in depth an area of interest Creativity, Action and Service Creativity, Action and Service The opportunity to add balance to your resume and to give back to your community.The opportunity to add balance to your resume and to give back to your community.

IB Courses at PA English A1 HL French B SL Spanish ab initio SL History SL / HL Biology SL / HL Chemistry SL/ HL Physics SL / HL Math Studies SL Math SL Theatre HL Visual Arts HL Music HL Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity Action Service

Is Pre-IB For You???? Academically ambitious Academically ambitious Curious Curious Have a work ethic Have a work ethic Desire to succeed Desire to succeed Enjoy reading Enjoy reading Competent writing Competent writing and math skills

Pre-IB Grade 10 - Courses Semester 1 Pre-IB English 10 Pre-IB English 10 Pre-IB Science 10 Pre-IB Science 10 Pre-IB Math 10 Pre-IB Math 10 Fine Arts Elective (Art, Drama, Music Vocal or Instrumental) Fine Arts Elective (Art, Drama, Music Vocal or Instrumental) Semester 2 Pre-IB History 10 Pre-IB History 10 Pre-IB French 10 (11) Pre-IB French 10 (11) Math 11 or Math 11AD Math 11 or Math 11AD Physical Education Elective (Phys Ed or Yoga) Physical Education Elective (Phys Ed or Yoga)

More about Pre-IB Grade 10 Similar course selection as a regular PA student for Grade 10 with enriched curriculum………. Similar course selection as a regular PA student for Grade 10 with enriched curriculum………. A focus on skill development - critical thinking, research and essay writing, oral communication, problem solving, data gathering and analysis A focus on skill development - critical thinking, research and essay writing, oral communication, problem solving, data gathering and analysis Organization and time management skills Organization and time management skills And yes….you can meet new people! And yes….you can meet new people!

What Is Pre-IB Grade 10? Its an opportunity: For Enriched Curriculum For Enriched Curriculum To Explore Ideas and Stretch Yourself To Explore Ideas and Stretch Yourself To Learn New Transferable Skills To Learn New Transferable Skills To Choose the IB Diploma Program in March of next year To Choose the IB Diploma Program in March of next year

Normal for all Grade 10 students at PA No course changes No course changes If you fail a course in Grade 10, you are only able to take it again in Grade 11 If you fail a course in Grade 10, you are only able to take it again in Grade 11

Current Participation CaledoniaEllenvaleEric Graves Other Pre-IB35% IB Y1 30% IB Y2 32% Pre-IB21% IB Y1 26% IB Y2 50% Pre-IB17% IB Y1 17% IB Y2 9% Pre-IB27% IB Y1 17% IB Y2 29%

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"I believe that IB was totally worth all of the time and effort. From IB I have not only learned all of the material I am now covering in first year university (first year has been mostly review); I have also learned how to assert myself in other extracurricular activities (such as volunteering at a nursing home), how to properly study before an exam, and how to easily learn new material. Juggling a varsity sport and school is extremely hard in university, but I was able to have 2 years of practising that while juggling IB and swimming in high school. Although there is still a lot of work involved, IB has made university so much easier! Studying and learning advanced university material while in high school could not be any better preparation for university. I am able to feel relaxed and calm, knowing that I am extremely prepared for all subject areas. I am confident with every subject and because I have my IB experience behind me, I know that I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to." -BC (class of 2010) "I believe that IB was totally worth all of the time and effort. From IB I have not only learned all of the material I am now covering in first year university (first year has been mostly review); I have also learned how to assert myself in other extracurricular activities (such as volunteering at a nursing home), how to properly study before an exam, and how to easily learn new material. Juggling a varsity sport and school is extremely hard in university, but I was able to have 2 years of practising that while juggling IB and swimming in high school. Although there is still a lot of work involved, IB has made university so much easier! Studying and learning advanced university material while in high school could not be any better preparation for university. I am able to feel relaxed and calm, knowing that I am extremely prepared for all subject areas. I am confident with every subject and because I have my IB experience behind me, I know that I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to." -BC (class of 2010)

"IB has had a great impact on my transition to university. The writing skills that IB holds you to are the standards expected at the university level, but those skills are not re-taught. I have many classmates who are failing because they can't handle multiple choice tests, don't know how to study or take notes, and don't understand the concept of a thesis statement. Essentially, academic transition was almost non-existent. I struggled much more with the move to residence life than university academia. The skills IB instills are pertinent across university paths too. I'm in film production, which is certainly not taught in IB, but all of the academic skills still apply; no one in university is exempt from writing essays, tests, multiple choice questions, time management skills, scientific procedure, bibliographies, academic honesty, research, deadlines, etc... Those who can't do even one of the above are pretty much doomed. IB has also taught me how to have professional friendships with my teachers, professors and TAs. Obviously, at the university level, I'm not as close with them as with teachers I had for two and three years in high school. However, knowing how to problem solve and approach your professors for help and guidance is a huge asset. IB also got me 18 transfer credits, 3-6 classes I don't have to worry about (or pay for!). And if anyone is worried about CAS, volunteering for Service hours last year led to a fantastic summer job at the museum! - KM (class of 2009)

I love university and am doing very well. In case you would like to encourage IB students, I can say I owe it to IB for much of my success. I see many people who really do not know how to study properly which is a skill I was forced to develop in IB. On top of this, the amount of material I was tested on in December didn't feel like much at all. My chemistry class was almost completely a review, and some of biology was as well. To any IB Bio students who are concerned about not taking a physics course in university without any high school background in the subject, don”t worry! I was very nervous about taking physics, but worked hard and ended up recieving a higher mark in physics than in bio! - JB (Class of 2011)

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