1. The IB Diploma Program

2. The IB Program at Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet
Peter Larsson, principal
Renée Edström, coordinator
Viktor Agerlöv, career counsellor
Ingrid White Åshammar, University counsellor
Tove Karlsson, nurse
Lina Groth-Fyrh, counsellor
Kristina Mannerfelt, special education teacher
The IB Program at Hvitfeldtska gymnasiet

3. Form-teachers in IB2 peter.boardman@educ.goteborg.se
Form-teachers in IB2

4. University applications
Career- / University–counsellors:
Viktor Agerlöv / Ingrid White Åshammar
Click here for the presentation

5. TISUS For those with Swedish B (HL or SL) – or no Swedish
All students who have Swedish in Group 1 in their diploma are eligible already providing they pass the course with a grade of grade of 4 (both HL and SL).

6. Point conversion New conversion scale from January 2017
Less generous towards IB Diplomas
The big difference is at the lower end of the scale – which means it is still statistically fair in regard to Universities with high competition

7. ’Drug-free school’ policy
Hvitfeldtska the first Anti-Drug certified school in Sweden
Strategy for information and actions to take.
Form-teachers inform the class of the policy – available on Hvitfeldtska web-page for parents

8. IB learner profile
The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century
As IB learners we strive to be:
inquirers
knowledgeable
thinkers
communicators
principled
open-minded
caring
risk-takers
balanced
reflective

10. Extended Essay and ToK
ToK - fosters critical thinking. Trying to answer the question ”How do we know what we know”
Sense perception, Language, Emotion, Memory Reason, Faith, Intuition, Imagination
Extended Essay word ”essay” on subject of student’s choice. Process begins in May of IB2.
See matrix - next slide for extra points.
The theory of knowledge course is one of the distinguishing features of the diploma programme. A subject is not to be found in the national secondary curriculums of most countries. It aims to develop and foster critical thinking, to give students a critical way of relating to knowledge and the construction of knowledge. It basically attempts to answer the question: HOW do we know what WHAT we know. So we consider the different ways of knowing that we use in the construction of knowledge in different Knowledge Areas: like the Human Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, History, Ethics, Religious Knowledge Systems and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. A largely discussion-based subject which is assessed through a TOK Presentation in which a student examines knowledge questions derived from Real Life Situations, and through a 1600 word essay based on one of six essay titles.

11. Together the performances in the extended essay and theory of knowledge can contribute bonus points to students’ individual diploma scores, and this is how the matrix works out.

12. Managebac Paper sent around for registering
Allows viewing upcoming events and deadlines
hvitfeldtska.managebac.com

13. Looking ahead in IB2 Oct 28-Nov 5: Fall Break
Dec 20: Last day of school before Christmas break
Jan 9: First day of school after Christmas break
Jan 30th: IB2 development talks with parents
May 21-25: End of Year Exams – Schedule will be mailed to all IB2 students and handed out in mentor groups.
May 28-29: Extended Essay workdays
June 8: Last day of school (May 31 is graduation for IB3)
Report cards in ManageBac on Dec 20 and June 8

14. Deadline Policy Policy to keep students’ workload even and manageable
Many deadlines to meet in IB3, IAs+EAs
Helping students with time-management - Supposed to show at home
Extended time from teacher – only for valid reasons (See policy)
Last-chance option if a student misses a deadline, without approved extension
Last-chance option = No teacher-feedback

15. EXAMINATION FEE Paid once – November in IB3 Covers examination costs
Approx kr for 6 subjects + ToK and EE

16. Chromebooks for students
Besides Hjärntorget all of Hvitfeldtska use Google Sites For Education - and ManageBac for the IB programme
Students get to borrow Chromebooks from the school - Contract
Get to keep the device if well-kept for 3 years

17. Reporting of absence
Hjärntorget for parents. See sheet for instructions.
Login and password

18. How to get an account in Hjärntorget
Link on the
school webpage

19. How to get an account in Hjärntorget
One more click

20. How to get an account in Hjärntorget
If you have an electronic BankID
- Click here and register

21. How to get an account in Hjärntorget
Click:
Ansök om konto för vårdnadshavare

22. How to get an account in Hjärntorget
If you do not have an electronic BankID
This is where you can log in
But you need to get your log-in information manually from
With a manual account, attendance is the only function available.

23. If problems occur:

24. Development talks
January 30,
No general information given

25. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns