Science Hill High School IB/Diploma Program March 3, 2015

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program What is the International Baccalaureate Diploma? A pre-university diploma and international admissions credential Utilizes international standards Based on an integrated curriculum Infused with international mindedness

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program The IB Diploma Program is designed for highly-motivated high school students with time management skills aged Students fulfill the requirements of the state’s educational guidelines due to the rigor of the IB program.

The IB Program:  Sets expectations-for students, parents, school  Requires reading for analysis, interpretation  Requires analytic writing-lots of writing (including science labs and math projects) (including science labs and math projects)  Prepares students to carry strong academic load; specifically develops real time management skills  Allows(requires) students to see interconnections among subjects  Solves colleges’ biggest problem: College Readiness Why do IB?

IB Hexagon Group 2: Modern Foreign Languages Classical Languages Group 1: Language A1 Group 5: Mathematics and Psychology Group 6: Arts Group 4: Experimental Sciences Group 3: Individuals And Societies Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action Service

International Baccalaureate Diploma Requirements  Take three higher level (HL) and three standard level (SL) courses  One course from groups 1-5, and a 6 th subject  Higher level  240 hours  Exams taken in senior year  Standard level  150 hours  Exams taken in senior year  Complete central elements (Extended Essay, CAS, Theory of Knowledge)

English AHigher Level Spanish BStandard Level History of the AmericasHigher Level PsychologyStandard Level BiologyHigher Level MathStandard Level Visual ArtsStandard Level SHHS Course Offerings

 Recommended Pre-requisites: Modern History, AP World History or Euro 1 and 2  11 th and 12 th grade: History of Americas  Partnered with IB English during same period; either 45 min/day or 90 min alternating days.  Instructors: Mr. Kevin Vannoy & Mr. Charles Griffith IB History sequence

 Pre-requisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2  Integrated Curriculum that covers the equivalent of the classes listed below:  11 th grade: Statistics - Adv. Algebra/Trigonometry  12 th grade: IB AB Calculus (all year)  Instructor: Mr. Bryan Friddle IB Math sequence

 IB Psychology is a college level class, similar in scope to a General Psychology course. It places an emphasis on three major perspectives, or levels of analysis, with optional areas analyzed from those three perspectives. The three primary perspectives are Biological, Cognitive, and Sociocultural. The optional areas are Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychology of Human Relationships, and Sport Psychology. We are only required to cover one of the optional areas and we will place a strong emphasis on Abnormal Psychology. We will, however, touch on the other options as time allows. The class meets every other day for 90 minutes and is spread out over two years. Psychology SL 1 is taken during the junior year and SL 2 is taken during the senior year.  In IB Psychology, we place a large emphasis on research. You will read and evaluate research in the field and you will actually perform a replication of a published psychological study as your Internal Assessment. You will then take the External Assessment which is 3 hours of essay tests administered by IB.. If you do well on both the Internal and External Assessments, you can receive college credit.  Instructor: Mr. Bryan Friddle IB Psychology

 9 th grade:Spanish 1& 2  10 th grade: Spanish 3 & 4  11 th grade : IB Spanish SL 1 & SL 2  Students study world literature written by Spanish speaking authors.  Students speak in target language exclusively and learn to speak in the target language by the end of coursework.  Instructors: Ms. Kayla Jimenezgomez & Ms. Marcia Torbett IB Spanish sequence

 In depth study and analysis of a relevant science topic chosen by the students, evaluated in a variety of ways, including community forum.  Scientific labs require students to do all planning procedures.  Unique in depth studies of biological subjects such as human physiology and neurobiology and behavior with latitude to change options as needed to improve program.  Instructors: Ms. Rachel Brouillette & Ms. Kathleen Crawford IB Biology

 Allows more freedom and the ability to develop an artistic personality.  Allows students with artistic abilities to tap their creative minds and become a self-driven artist.  Students are expected to develop their own projects based on their research of artists and styles.  Instructor: Ms. Jennifer Brockett IB Visual Art

 A unique class that connects all of the areas of knowledge together to show how knowledge is interrelated.  Challenges the student to investigate why they know what they know and how to evaluate that knowledge in an objective and global society.  Shows how knowledge flows through the four ways of knowing, and teaches the students to become good consumers of information.  Chosen by seniors from a list of ten (10) possible prescribed topics – 1600 words.  Instructor: Ms. Jamie White IB Theory of Knowledge

IB English  In-depth discussion on literary criticism, which gives students “lenses” to view literature.  More time to discuss multiple aspects of each literary work, such as author’s style, the artist’s role in society and cultural perspectives.  Instructors: Ms. Laufenberg and Ms. Sutton

 Creativity – Arts and other experiences that involve creative thinking.  Action – Physical Exertion that contributes to a healthy lifestyle.  Service – Unpaid voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student.  Should be continued on regular basis for at least 18 months to receive IB diploma.  CAS Handbook Preliminary CAS Project Proposal CAS Reflection Form CAS Planning Form CAS Handbook Preliminary CAS Project Proposal CAS Reflection Form CAS Planning Form  Coordinator: Mr. Joe McPherson IB CAS Requirements

The Extended Essay  4,000 words (maximum)  Written on a topic of special interest and expected to be at the university level of research  Topic will come from one of 22 subjects  Essays are sent off to be scored.  Extended Essay Timeline Extended Essay Progress Report #1 Progress Report #2 Progress Report #3 Extended Essay Timeline Extended Essay Progress Report #1 Progress Report #2 Progress Report #3  Coordinator: Ms. Kathy Hall Extended Essay Requirements

Qualities of IB Diploma Students Fluency in two languages Self confidence with university text and materials Capacity for independent/group research and study Cultivated critical and creative thinking abilities with well- developed communication skills Ability to complete a challenging and rigorous course of studies Compassionate concern for others The IB program connect schools with a unity of purpose, not a uniformity of practice.

“It may be the best kept secret in high school reform,” said Barmak Nassirian, the associate executive director of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, in Washington. The IB Program, he said, is generally regarded as “It may be the best kept secret in high school reform,” said Barmak Nassirian, the associate executive director of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, in Washington. The IB Program, he said, is generally regarded as “the gold standard of high school curriculum in admissions circles.” Education Week, March 29, 2006 Education Week Had This To Say About the IB Program:

Any questions? IB Program Website Contact Information: Jack Leonard IB Coordinator Or ext. 2012