1. International Baccalaureate Program Riverdale High School

2. IB students are more engaged in high school
A 2009 study compared the academic, emotional and social engagement of IB students against non-IB students in eight IB high schools. It also compared IB students to non-IB students in a national sample.
On all measures IB students were more engaged in school than non-IB students.
“Across each of the domains of student engagement, IB students rated their levels of engagement more highly than non‐IB students. This held true for both the targeted sample of eight schools, as well as the national sample.”
This 2009 study used student responses on Indiana University’s highly regarded ‘High School Survey of Student Engagement’ to examine student engagement. This survey measures the academic, emotional and social engagement of students in the high school years. The responses of 3,499 IB students were compared with 4,193 non-IB students for eight IB world schools. The study also looked at a national sample of 42,754 students and compared the 6,720 IB students against non-IB students.
High School Survey of Student Engagement Study Citation:
A summary of this study can be found here:
01 January 2012

3. IB students more likely to attend selective colleges
In a 2012 study of diverse alumni from IB programmes in Chicago public schools, researchers from the University of Chicago found that, compared to a matched sample, DP students are more likely to:
enroll in college
attend a more selective college
stay enrolled in college.
Key messages about the IB, and college admission and enrollment:
IB students have a better chance of getting into college
IB students are accepted at selective and highly selective universities
college admissions officers recognize IB students as having chosen the most challenging academic options.
In 2012, researchers from the University of Chicago compared a sample of 1888 diverse students who participated in the Diploma Programme in Chicago public schools graduates to similarly high achieving Chicago public schools peers who did not participate in the IB DP. The study found that IB DP students are more likely to attend a more selective college and are more likely to persist in college for more than two years.
A summary of the ‘University of Chicago study of Chicago Public Schools study’ can be found here:
This study suggests that IB students are not only going to better colleges in greater numbers but are performing better once there.
01 January 2012

4. IB students more prepared for college
2012 study of Chicago public schools interviewed Diploma Programme alumni and found that:
Students reported they felt prepared by the Diploma Programme to succeed in college.
Students reported that they:
felt prepared to succeed and excel in their coursework
had strong academic skills, especially related to analytical writing
learned academic behaviours like work ethic, motivation, time management, and help-seeking that were sources of strength in the transition to college-level work
identified preparation in the IB programme as the source of their success as college students.
Key messages about college readiness and success
IB students report feeling more able to tackle the challenges of college
IB students do better in college, with IB participation predicting college GPA and better performance on IB exams predicting better performance in college courses
IB students have higher persistence and graduation rates in college
As part of the study of IB students in Chicago public schools cited in the previous slide, researchers conducted qualitative analysis of interviews with 25 primarily low-income and minority Chicago public schools Diploma Programme alumni. Researchers found students felt very well prepared for college in terms of academic skills and behaviours. As cited in the previous slide, the quantitative analysis in this study demonstrated that students were more likely to attend, and persist in, college.
A summary of the Chicago Public Schools study can be found here:
01 January 2012

5. IB prepares students for college success
“IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.”
Marlyn McGrath Lewis, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard University, USA
“The IB is a first-rate programme, one we are familiar with, and it prepares students well for a university like ours.”
Fred Hargadon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Princeton University
Colleges and universities recognize the effort students put into their studies in the Diploma Programme, preparing them well for success in college.
01 January 2012

6. Colleges recognize the value of an IB education
“We know the quality of IB courses, and we think the IB curriculum is terrific.”
Christoph Guttentag, Director of Admissions, Duke University
“The rigour of IB Diploma requirements meets our recommendation for the strongest high school preparation possible. ... In sum, the IB diploma candidate who has met the challenge successfully receives strong consideration from the William & Mary admission committee.”
Allison Jesse, former Associate Dean of Admissions, William and Mary College
Colleges and universities appreciate the quality of an IB education.
01 January 2012

7. IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate
University or college
IB students acceptance rate
Total population acceptance rate
IB students vs total population
University of Florida
82%
42%
+40%
Florida State University
92%
60%
+32%
Brown University
18% 9%
+9%
Stanford University
15% 7%
+8%
Columbia University
13%
+4%
University of California - Berkeley
58%
26%
Harvard University
10%
+3%
New York University
57%
30%
+27%
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
71%
51%
+20%
University of Miami
72%
+42%
The IB surveyed all IB world schools in the United States registering students for Diploma exams in May 2011 and all US 12th graders registered for exams about their college application process. According to student self-reports, IB students are admitted to college and universities at higher rates than the general population.
This slide shows the Universities most commonly applied to by US Diploma candidates, and demonstrates that IB students have higher acceptance rates than the average acceptance rates for the university.
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight
Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
01 January 2012

8. IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate
University or College
IB students acceptance rate
Total population acceptance rate
IB students vs total population
Cornell University
31%
18%
+13%
Duke University
28%
16%
+12%
University of Pennsylvania
24%
14%
+10%
Yale University 7%
+11%
University of Central Florida
90%
47%
+43%
Boston University
70%
58%
University of California - Los Angeles
48%
23%
+25%
University of Virginia
64%
32%
+32%
UNC Chapel Hill
63%
+31%
Princeton University 8%
+8%
The IB surveyed all IB world schools in the United States registering students for Diploma exams in May 2011 and all US 12th graders registered for exams about their college application process. According to student self-reports, IB students are admitted to college and universities at higher rates than the general population.
This slide shows the Universities most commonly applied to by US Diploma Candidates, and demonstrates that IB students have higher acceptance rates than the average acceptance rates for the university.
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight
Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
01 January 2012

9. The average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population.
The acceptance rate of IB students into Ivy League institutions (Princeton, Yale, Brown, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania) is between 3% and 13% higher compared to the total population acceptance rate.
Based on student responses to a 2011 survey conducted by the IB, IB students are admitted to colleges and universities at rates higher than the general acceptance rates for the schools.
On average, IB students’ acceptance rate is 22% higher than that of the total population for the school.
Even at highly selective Ivy League Universities, IB students are admitted at rates 3-13% higher than the total population.
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight
Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
01 January 2012

10. Research - Postsecondary Educational Attainment of IB Diploma Program Candidiates from US High Schools - summary.pdf

11. The 5 most frequent four-year postsecondary institutional destinations of IB students Source: Postsecondary Educational Attainment of IB Diploma Programme Candidates from US High Schools Olivia Halic, IB Global Research May Research - Postsecondary Educational Attainment of IB Diploma Program Candidiates from US High Schools - full article.pdf
Postsecondary 4-year institutions
Frequency
Percent
University of Florida
1,110
13.4
Florida State University
258
3.1
University of Virginia
189
2.3
University of Central Florida
153
1.8
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
151

12. Riverdale High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
MYTH
You cannot have a life and be in the IB Program
FACT
IB students are involved in clubs, sports, they have jobs, and they hang out with friends

13. Riverdale High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
MYTH
You cannot play sports and be in the IB Program
FACT
Many of our IB students play sports; in fact we have several students that play multiple sports

14. Admission requirements for CURRENT Lee County Students:
Unweighted cumulative middle school GPA ≥ 3.0
Grade 7 ELA percentile rank ≥ 71%
Grade 7 Math percentile rank ≥ 75%
Currently enrolled in or completed Algebra 1
Successful completion of word essay
Copy of Student Assignment zone application receipt
Copy of most recent report card

15. Additional Admission requirements for students NEW to Lee County Public Schools:
End of the year report cards for the past two years and current report card, if applicable
A copy of the most recent state or national norm referenced test results demonstrating a percentile ranking equitable to the Lee County student requirement
Copy of Student Assignment zone application receipt

16. TIMELINE - IB Application Period January 11 - February 19 -----------
Applications due to Riverdale High School
February 19
Acceptance Letter sent to students
March 11
Intent Letter returned to Riverdale High School
March 22

17. IB Seat
Lee County Rule: A student occupying an IB seat at a school, must complete 4 semesters to remain at that school, or will be required to reapply to student assignment.

18. IB Program Requirements
Pre-Diploma
Must maintain a 2.75 or above GPA
If a student’s GPA is below 2.75 they will be placed on Academic Probation for 1 semester
If the GPA remains below 2.75 after that semester they can be dismissed from the program
***3.0 GPA is required to enter the Diploma Program

19. 9th Grade Classes GROUP 1-LANGUAGE A1 ENGLISH I Pre-Diploma 1credit
 GROUP 2-LANGUAGE B (choose one)
FRENCH I Pre-Diploma 1credit
SPANISH I Pre-Diploma 1credit
GROUP 3-INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY (Social Studies)
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Pre-Diploma ½ credit
ECONOMICS Pre-Diploma ½ credit

20. 9th Grade Classes cont. GROUP 4-SCIENCE BIOLOGY I Pre-Diploma 1 credit
GROUP 5-MATHEMATICS (placement based on Middle School math completed)
ALGEBRA I Pre-Diploma 1 credit
GEOMETRY Pre-Diploma 1 credit
ALGEBRA II Pre-Diploma 1 credit
Required 6th class
INQUIRY SKILLS Pre-Diploma 1 credit
Choice of 2 electives

21. 10th Grade Classes
GROUP 1-LANGUAGE A1 ENGLISH II Pre-Diploma 1 credit GROUP 2-LANGUAGE B (same language taken in 9th Grade) FRENCH II Pre-Diploma 1 credit SPANISH II Pre-Diploma 1 credit GROUP 3-INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY (Social Studies) WORLD HISTORY Pre-Diploma 1 credit GROUP 4-SCIENCE CHEMISTRY Pre-Diploma 1 credit

22. 10th Grade Classes cont.
GROUP 5-MATHEMATICS (based on math course completed in 9th Grade)
GEOMETRY Pre-Diploma 1 credit
ALGEBRA II Pre-Diploma 1 credit
PRE-CALCULUS Pre-Diploma 1 credit
Required 6th class
GLOBAL STUDIES Pre-Diploma 1 credit
Electives
Intro. to Information Technology 1 credit
1 elective choice

23. What’s the difference? IB / AP / AICE (Cambridge) / Dual Enrollment
→all are exam-based curriculums (which are favored by universities)
IB→is a total program
all courses are IB
writing and research skills
developed within each course EE
CAS
community and school involvement
presentations / public speaking skills
cooperative learning
organization skills
TIME MANAGEMENT

24. Riverdale High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
MYTH
If you don’t get the IB diploma you don’t get anything
FACT
Even if a student does not receive the IB Diploma they are still eligible for college acceptance, college credit and scholarships (including Bright Futures)

25. Bright Futures 2016 Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS)
flat rate per semester for tuition and fees
$103 per semester hour
100 hours community service
1290 SAT or 29 ACT
3.5 weighted GPA in the following courses:
4 English
4 Math
3 Natural Science
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language
these are the requirements for this year’s Seniors (class of 2016) – the requirements may change

26. Bright Futures 2016 Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS)
flat rate per semester for tuition and fees
$77 per semester hour
75 hours of community service
1170 SAT or 26 ACT
3.0 weighted GPA in the following courses:
4 English
4 Math
3 Natural Science
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language
these are the requirements for this year’s Seniors (class of 2016) – the requirements may change

27. IB students and Bright Futures
Completing IB Curriculum
Must meet ACT or SAT requirement
Must meet the Community Service requirement
Completing the IB CAS requirement will give the student an automatic 150 hours of community service
NO GPA requirement
IB Diploma
Must meet the community service requirement (150 hours from CAS)
Will receive the Academic Scholar Award

28. Riverdale IB Class of 2015 Total Scholarships: over $2,300,000.00
Appointment to the United States Air Force Academy ($400,000+)
Full-ride Scholarship ($250,000+) to Williams College (#1 Liberal Arts College in the nation)
Another Full-ride Scholarship ($250,000+) to Williams College – Class of 2016

29. IB Fun Stuff 9th Grade = Freshman Ice Cream Party
10th Grade = Sophomore B-B-Q
11th Grade = Junior Pool Party
12th Grade = Senior IB Pinning
12th Grade = Senior Celebration and Roast
Annual Class Competitions
RU Culturally Literate? Game
River Crossing Completion

30. We DO have fun in IB!!!

31. IB Students and Parents
Hola
from Spanish Class
Homecoming Week

32. TIMELINE - IB Application Period January 11 - February 19 -----------
Applications due to Riverdale High School
February 19
Acceptance Letter sent to students
March 11
Intent Letter returned to Riverdale High School
March 22

33. Want More Information or Do You Have Any Questions:
Please contact the Riverdale IB Office at: or
Traci Budmayr Ashley Sexton
IB Coordinator IB Counselor
Terri Bruce
IB Administrative Assistant
Tours are available