1. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
South Texas Business, Education, and Technology Academy
Dr. Nora Casarez, Principal
Lydia Gonzalez, Assistant Principal
Myriam Valenzuela, Assistant Principal
Marco Flores & Eduardo Torres, IB Coordinators
Jena Esquierdo, EE Coordinator
Diana Chavez, CAS Coordinator
Additionally, we have _______________School Board
______________________ admin folk
______________________ IB parents
______________________ BETA Students
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2. Dimensions of the Diploma Programme
The Diploma Programme prepares students for effective participation in a rapidly evolving and increasingly global society as they:
develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically
acquire breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, studying courses from 6 subject groups
develop the skills and a positive attitude toward learning that will prepare them for higher education
study at least two languages and increase understanding of cultures, including their own
make connections across traditional academic disciplines and explore the nature of knowledge through the programme’s unique theory of knowledge course
undertake in-depth research into an area of interest through the lens of one or more academic disciplines in the extended essay
enhance their personal and interpersonal development through creativity, activity and service

3. The BETA IB Curriculum Students Study Concurrently
Four subjects at higher level (240 hours each)
Film Studies
History
English
Philosophy
Computer Science
Three subjects at standard level (150 hours each)
Science
Math
Spanish
All three parts of the core
The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
IB lite vs IB heavy explanation goes here with + and – for each

4. BETA IB in May 2015 85 Candidates 44 Juniors (Take 2 IB Exams)
41 Seniors (Take 4 IB Exams)

5. The 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. 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.

6. Genealogy Recognized need for international academic standards
Reevaluation of the role high schools play
“Does high school adequately prepare students for college?”
1968- Birth of IB
201?=IB comes to STISD

7. Philosophy of IB “Can education foster peace?”
Develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” -Albert Einstein. Teaching students “HOW” to learn.

8. The Learner Profile Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Courageous
Balanced
Reflective
Set of attributes that define successful IB learners. Which of these traits do you most recognize in your child? Are there any that are not so evident?

9. Major difference between IB and AP
Indicates what the student knew on one particular day (test day) IB
Encourage students world-wide to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right

10. The Diploma Programme Core
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)
TOK-POC-Mr Flores
Extended Essay-POC Ms Esquierdo
CAS-POC Ms Chavez

11. Theory of Knowledge
The TOK course examines how we know what we claim to know. It does this by encouraging students to analyze knowledge claims and explore knowledge questions. Begins: Spring of Junior year Ends: Fall of Senior year BETA IB TOK lead: Marcos Flores BETA IB TOK component review

12. TOK Ways of Knowing (WOKs)
Language
sense perception
Emotion
Reason
Imagination*
Faith*
Intuition*
Memory*
*added to all TOK courses after testing year 2013
Ideally, teachers incorporate TOK strategies in their daily lesson planning and highlights connections for students

13. TOK Areas of Knowledge (AOKs)
Mathematics
natural sciences
human sciences
the arts
History
Ethics
religious knowledge systems*
indigenous knowledge systems*
*added to all TOK courses after testing year 2013

14. Extended Essay
In-depth study of a focused topic (from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects—normally one of the student’s six chosen subjects for the IB diploma. It provides students with an opportunity to engage in personal research in a topic of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor (a teacher in the school). This leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated in a reasoned and coherent manner, appropriate to the subject chosen. It is recommended that completion of the written essay is followed by a short, concluding interview, or viva voce, with the supervisor.

15. The Extended Essay is: compulsory for all Diploma Programme students
externally assessed and, in combination with the grade for theory of knowledge, contributes up to three points to the total score for the IB diploma
a piece of independent research/investigation on a topic chosen by the student in cooperation with a supervisor in the school
chosen from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects, published in the Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme
presented as a formal piece of scholarship containing no more than 4,000 words
the result of approximately 40 hours of work by the student
concluded with a short interview, or viva voce, with the supervising teacher (recommended).

16. Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
The nature of creativity, activity, service
...if you believe in something, you must not just think or talk or write, but must act.
CAS is the heart of the Diploma Programme
Experiential learning
Reflection
Begins sep of jr year

17. Creativity, Activity and Service
Creativity – exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretive product or performance
Activity – physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle
Service – collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need

18. Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) requirements:
self‑review at the beginning of their CAS experience and set personal goals for what they hope to achieve through their CAS programme
plan, do and reflect (plan activities, carry them out and reflect on what they have learned)
must have three formal documented interviews with either their CAS adviser (which they are assigned) or the CAS Coordinator
an formal exit interview is held towards the end of their senior year to determine if they have completed CAS requirements successfully
take part in a range of experiences, including at least one project, some of which they have initiated themselves
keep records of their experiences and achievements on ManageBac, including a list of the principal experiences undertaken
show evidence of achievement of the seven CAS learning outcomes

19. Seven Learning Outcomes
Identify own strengths and develop areas of growth.
Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.
Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
Demonstrate engagement with issues of global importance
Recognize and consider ethics of choices and actions

20. Importance of CAS
The students must give CAS as much importance as any other element of the Diploma Programme and ensure sufficient time is allocated for engagement in the CAS programme.
Successful completion of CAS is a requirement for the award of the IB Diploma. While not formally assessed, students reflect on their CAS experiences and provide evidence in their CAS portfolio (ManageBac) of achieving the seven learning outcomes.

21. Diploma Programme Subject Groups
Group 1: Studies in Lang. and Lit. Group 2: Lang. Acquisition Group 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: Experimental Sciences Group 5: Mathematics and Comp. Science Group 6: The Arts
In nearly all subjects at least some of the assessment is carried out internally by teachers, who mark individual pieces of work produced as part of a course of study. Examples include oral exercises in language subjects, projects, student portfolios, reports, class presentations, practical laboratory work, mathematical investigations and artistic performances.
In nearly all subjects at least some of the assessment is carried out internally by teachers, who mark individual pieces of work produced as part of a course of study.

22. Diploma Programme Subject Groups (cont.)
Group 1: Studies in Lang. and Lit. Group 2: Lang. Acquisition Group 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: Experimental Sciences Group 5: Mathematics and Comp. Science Group 6: The Arts
Some assessment tasks are conducted and overseen by teachers, but are then marked externally by examiners. Examples include written assignments for language subjects in groups 1 and 2, the essay for theory of knowledge and the extended essay.
Some assessment tasks are conducted and overseen by teachers, but are then marked externally by examiners.

23. BETA IB Diploma Program
Studies in Lang & Lit (2 years)
Lang Acquisition
(1 year)
Individuals and society
Sciences (in 2 years, take 3 classes)
Math (1 year)
The Arts
EN A HL
(3&4)
Spanish SL
History (1&2) HL CS SL
Film HL
Philosophy HL
Biology
Business HL
*Chem
*new
Physics

24. How is the diploma earned?
Students must complete all 6 IB courses and the core components.
Students must score a minimum of 24 points cumulatively on all 6 exams
Student results are made available July 6th after their senior year

25. Texas SB 111
Among other things, this legislation mandated that all state colleges and universities in Texas award a minimum of 24 hours of college credit to any student who earns the IB Diploma with a score of 4 or better on all exams

26. Scale of Fees for IB Examinations
One time registration fee of $160.00*
*fees subject to change from exam year to exam year as outlined by IB
Subject exam fees*:
$ per exam**
*students must sit for all 6 exams in order to be eligible for the awarding of the diploma
**exam fees subject to change from exam year to exam year as outlined by IB