1. Welcome Parents and Students International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Candidates
January 24, 2019

2. Experiencing the IB Diploma Program

3. Introduction Ms. Karen Mayer-Sebastian Student representatives
(812) ext. 3550
Student representatives

4. Handouts IB Learner Profile
The International Baccalaureate Programme at Floyd Central High School
The Basics and the Requirements
IB Course Offerings at FCHS
What does a student need?
10 Reasons Why the IB Diploma Programme is Ideal Preparation for University

5. Why IB at FCHS?

6. Floyd Central’s Increasing Rigor In Academics
2002
4—AP Courses
0—Dual Credit Courses
91.56%—Graduation Rate
101—Academic Honors
100—Core 40
111—Standard Diplomas
2018
18—AP Courses
24—Dual Credit Courses
12—IB Courses
97% —Graduation Rate
153—Academic Honors
125—Core 40
26—Technical Honors
IB - 6
91—Standard Diplomas

7. IB Students at College
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, Diploma Programme students are more likely to
Enroll in college
Attend a more selective college
Stay enrolled in college

8. IB Students at College
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, etc.) is between 3% and 13% higher compared to the total population rate.
A 2011 study of IB students found that IB students graduated from college at higher rates (81% to 57%)

9. FCHS IB Students at College
Attending or been accepted to the following:
University of Glasgow (Scotland)
Northwestern University
Ball State University
University of Louisville
University of Cincinnati
Miami University (Honors)
Clemson (Calhoun Honors College)
Stanford University
Purdue University
IUPUI
Rice University
Centre College
Washington University St Louis
University of Alabama
Oxford University
Princeton University
Indiana University (Hutton Honors College)
Loyola University
Vermont University
University of Michigan

10. What is the curriculum?

11. IB Curriculum
Allows students to demonstrate what they have learned instead of simply what they know
Creates the IB learner profile in all students
Characteristics of the IB Learner Profile
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk- takers
Balanced
Reflective

12. IB Curriculum
Students study six courses at higher level or standard level
See Handout
Students must choose one subject from each of the groups 1-5
Language A1
World Language
Individual and societies (humanities / socials studies)
Experimental sciences
Mathematics and computer sciences
The sixth subject may be an arts subject or another subject from groups 1-5
Of the six subjects:
Three subjects for High Level (HL)
Two-year course of study a minimum of 240 hours
Three subjects for Standard Level (SL)
Single-year course of study a minimum of 150 hours

13. Course Offerings
Decisions Book or hand out

14. IB Curriculum
In addition to the IB courses, a candidate must complete the following:
Complete External Exams and Internal Assessments for all courses
Theory of Knowledge class
Creativity / Activity / Service (CAS)
Extended Essay

15. Theory of Knowledge Theory of Knowledge class
Instructor: Mrs. Mayer-Sebastian
Runs all four semesters of the programme (There is pull-out time scheduled in for other IB requirements.)
Connects all six areas thematically
Creates the IB learner (see Handout)
Focuses on:
What I know
How do I know it
Defend what I know

16. Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS)
Creativity / Activity / Service (CAS)
CAS advisors: Mr. Brogan
Requirements
Approximately 150 hours
50 hours creativity
50 hours of activity
50 hours of community service
One major project
Combine two of the above areas
Reflective journal
Timeline
August 1st junior year / February 1st senior year
CAS Presentation in April ?

17. Extended Essay
Independent research on a focus topic from the list of approved Diploma Programme subjects
Maximum 4,000 words
Extended essay advisor
Mr. Romig
Limited feedback from advisor
Assessment
Externally assessed and in combination with the grade for the Theory of Knowledge course
Contributes up to “3”points
Timeline
Begin fall junior year- completed fall senior year
A work session will be available between the junior and senior year

18. IB Assessments External Exams High Level (HL) courses
Given during senior year
6 exams or more (several classes have two or three)—approximately 90 minutes each (times vary for each exam)
Receive results in July
Recognition dinner
High Level (HL) courses
Requires Internal Assessments
Standard Level (SL) courses

19. IB Grading System All courses are scored on a 1-7 scale
Based on the external exam
4 is normal score
No grade “1” in any HL or SL subject
No more than three grades “3” or below
HL courses must add up to at least 12.
24 points needed to earn a diploma
May earn “3” additional points from TOK / Extended essay
May not fail either portion of this and receive the diploma.
Max points:45

20. Cost of the IB Programme
Student application fee
$168 one time fee per testing year
Diploma Candidates are paid for by district
Course fee
$116 per IB subject (district supplements to make cost comparable to AP tests
District pays for English, Sciences and Math
Only for IBD Candidates
Free / reduced lunch
Payment is reduced

21. Common Questions Will IB and AP classes be combined?
Will my student take both the AP and IB external exams?
If I do not complete the CAS or Extended essay, will I earn an Academic Honors Diploma?
Will the IB diploma translate into dual credits?
Can I take summer school courses to reduce the number of required high school credits that I need to take during the school year to graduate?

22. Class of 2015 (first one) Indiana University: 44 credits
Ball State: 40 credits

23. Class of 2016 IU: 48 credits IU: 47 credits Centre: 11 credits
University of Alabama: 42 credits

24. Class of 2017 IU: 36 credits IU: 51 credits Miami of Ohio: 36 credits
University of Virginia: 24 credits

25. Class of 2018 Alabama: 34 credits IU: 32 credits IU: 49 credits
IU (Kelley School of Business): 80 credits
IUPUI: 64 credits
Purdue: 59 credits

26. More Information International Baccalaureate Organization
International Baccalaureate Americas

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