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Information Session Grade 10 Parents and Students
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Christopher Hall– IB Coordinator
Welcome Christopher Hall– IB Coordinator ext The first year in a three year journey
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Agenda Introduction to IB Workload in Pre-IB Reasons to choose IB
Courses Offered The Core—CAS, Theory of Knowledge Extended Essay Start Time: 6:30pm—Finished by 7:30pm
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Introduction Established in 1968 Centres on learners
Develops effective approaches to teaching and learning Works within global contexts Explores significant content
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Workload—Pre-IB Homework every night in grade 10 Reading regularly
Some evenings, there will be less, other evenings more In general hours Reading regularly Prioritize Prepare Review Help—tutoring List of teachers in HRM who offer tutoring services Peer tutoring every day at lunch in room 302 Ask questions in class
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Why Would You Choose IB?
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A Majority of Students Succeed
May 2016 149, 446 Candidates 2,487 Schools Pass Rate 79.3% Diploma Average Point Total 30.0
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A Majority of Students Succeed
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US Retention Rates First and Second Year University
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Scholarships and Transfer Credits
Entrance Scholarships PSP High 80s and above IB—32-34 points variable Transfer Credits—HL Courses scoring 5 or higher may be eligible for university credit (Arts Degree—equivalent to $ $ ) Higher overall grades (PSP or IB) will make students more competitive
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The Core CAS—Service Learning can lead to an excellent portfolio
TOK—Engagement in the ways of thinking and seeing the world from another person’s point of view Extended Essay—Prolonged independent development of a research topic in a field of interest
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Overall Summary IB students develop:
Time management skills and a strong sense of self-motivation A keen interest in civic engagement Notable academic ability Strong research and writing skills Critical thinking abilities An international outlook.
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HL=Higher Level, generally 240 hours of class time
SL=Standard Level, generally 150 hours of class time
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IB Course Offerings at CPA
English HL French SL History HL/SL Economics SL Biology HL/SL Chemistry HL/SL Physics HL Math SL (HL, Studies) Music (?) Visual Arts (SL/HL) Film (?) Bilingual Diploma English HL French HL Histoire SL Biology HL/SL Chemistry HL/SL Physics HL Math SL (HL, Studies) Music (?) Visual Arts HL Film (?)
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Christopher Hall– IB Coordinator
Thank you! Contact: Christopher Hall– IB Coordinator x
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