1. Discovering the DP Looking ahead to plan your future

3. Announcements PP interviews Thursday—be on time!
IB breakfast this Friday—pancakes!
Next seminar is 2/11
Cupcake Wars Friday, Feb. 14 Wed., Feb. 26
Course selection forms due to Mrs. Keating by /14

4. How is the DP different from other pre-university academic programs?
DP is a comprehensive and balanced 2-year curriculum and assessment system
Requires students to study six subjects and core components across all disciplines
Students explore the connections between the six subjects and from an international perspective
Students will…
Reflect
Pursue one subject in great detail through independent research
Apply knowledge and skills through community outreach

5. Assessments are done throughout the 2 year program
Work is assessed by the teachers who created the assessments as well as by outside examiners
Moderation ensures that student work is assessed using a common standard and it is applied equally to the work of all students.

6. For these reasons the IB Diploma is recognized by colleges and universities around the world as a superior education, preparing students to succeed at post-secondary institutions

7. The DP goals provide students with…
A broad and balanced, yet academically challenging, program of study
The development of critical-thinking and reflective skills
The development of research skills
The development of independent learning skills
The development of intercultural understanding
A globally recognized university entrance qualification

8. Creativity, Action, Service
Graduated involvement that focuses on the 8 learner outcomes
Middle School MYP: counted hours
HS MYP: two projects per year
DP: four goals each year
Goals must address all outcomes and each of the three categories -- creativity, action, service – must be represented at least once
Students must also have a cooperative project between grades 11 and 12
Current activities such as sports, music lessons, religious training, such as for confirmation or bar/bat mitzvah, count; there just has to be a goal/rationale behind the activity.

9. ManageBac subscription
Online subscription service created by former IB students and teachers
Management system originally for CAS
Expanded to all areas of submissions
Must have an address
Convenient, paperless, no more “lost” papers!

10. Theory of Knowledge Two year course, based in philosophy
Centered around discussions of the four ways of knowing: sense perception, language, reason, emotion
Not about new knowledge acquisition, but rather the consideration of knowledge issues
Core of the program
How do we know what we know?
How is knowledge produced?
What is the difference between belief and knowledge?
What are the implications of knowing or not knowing

11. Extended Essay The extended essay is:
compulsory for all Diploma Program students
externally assessed and, in combination with the grade for TOK, 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 Program subjects, published in the Vade Mecum
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

12. EE Support Seminars Support through TOK, junior year
JRT IB website and Library website
Classroom instruction by librarians (EE coordinators)
Access to VCU and UR libraries and databases; field trip to VCU
Subject teacher support
Student-chosen supervisor

14. Rigor & Workload
IB curriculum is trans-disciplinary, higher order thinking, open-ended-- content AND concept
Tests/projects/major assessments monitored through Google Calendar
Quizzes not monitored, nor SOL benchmark tests, multi-level classes could encounter difficulties

15. Junior challenges Increased rigor MYP DP Time management
Creativity to discipline
Coping with an externally dictated curriculum
Time management
Balancing fun with work
Sports and extra-curricular activities
Not procrastinating academic work!
Researching colleges
SAT in the spring

16. Senior challenges Time management Not giving in to SENIORITIS!!
Course work
College applications
Jobs, extra-curricular activities
Exam preparation
Not giving in to SENIORITIS!!

17. Things you need to know…
In 11th grade you are “anticipated” candidates
In 12th grade you are diploma “candidates”
TOK, CAS and Extended Essay are required components
Students will meet with IB counselor, Mrs. Keating, for support in choosing courses
See the All About IB booklet

19. Do I have to do the full diploma?
Depends on what your goals are
Colleges want the FULL diploma.
Your other option is the certificate, i.e. a partial IB experience
Yes, you can still potentially earn some credit for the IB exams that you do take, but scholarships, preferential admission is for full diploma candidates

21. IB Diploma students have higher acceptance rates to colleges
Acceptance rates for IB students tend to be higher than those for the general population:
University
Total Population Acceptance
Diploma Candidate Acceptance
University of Florida
58.0%
88.9%
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
66.0%
80.2%
James Madison University
76.9%
University of Virginia
39.0%
61.3%
University of California, Los Angeles
24.0%
48.5%
University of California, San Diego
41.0%
65.6%
University of California, Berkeley
50.6%
Florida State University
70.0%
94.6%
George Mason University
97.5%
University of California, Irvine
56.0%
89.9%
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22. To pursue or not to pursue…?
The full IB diploma is not the best fit for all students; therefore, IB offers another option
You can be a “DP course candidate”
To earn diploma must have a minimum of 24** points (max is 45) **certain stipulations apply
Benefits—a program tailored to your needs
Consequences—no longer pursuing the most rigorous coursework available, schools want the full diploma

23. SL or HL?
SL—150 minimum hours; HL—240 hours. HL adds more concepts, greater depth
IB sets the rule: 3 SL, 3 HL
If you want 4 HL, 2 SL the requirements change
By fall of your senior year you must have made your final decision of SL vs. HL (where you have an option)

24. Courses *= the year you sit for exam
Senior
Junior
IB English 12 HL*
IB French/Spanish DP Year 2 SL/HL*
IB World Topics HL*
IB Bio SL/HL * or IB Chem SL/HL*
IB Math Studies SL*
IB Art HL*; IB Drama SL*; or Chem SL/HL*
TOK
AP Electives if space: Bio, Chem, Physics, US History, Calculus AB/BC, Stats, Env. Science, Music Theory
Group 1: IB English 11 HL
Group 2: IB French/Spanish DP Year 1 SL/HL
Group 3: IB History of the Americas HL
Group 4: IB Bio SL/HL or IB Chem SL/HL
Group 5: MYP Extended Math or IB Mathematics SL*
Group 6: IB Art HL; IB Drama SL; IB Psych SL*; IB Chem SL/HL
TOK

25. Junior year exams
Students can sit for up to two SL exams their junior year
Only those in IB Mathematics and IB Psych will have junior year exams
NO other course will be a one year SL exam (IB does not allow more than two 1-year SL courses)

26. Exam dates are unchangeable and
IB Exams
Junior year exams:
Students taking Mathematics MUST examine as juniors
Students taking Psychology MUST examine as juniors
Can only take up to two exams as “anticipated candidates”
Senior year exams:
English, History, Art ALL examine as HL’s
Science & Language examine as either SL or HL; Theatre SL only
Exams begin in May (2014: May 7, 8 Psych; May Mathematics)
Exam dates are unchangeable and
non-negotiable

27. Exam Registration Begins in the fall for juniors and seniors
Will be done through seminar
Students will select exams and levels (where there is a choice)
Parents must sign the registration
Registration verification is given to students to sign and due in early November
After deadline, you will pay a fine for changes

28. How is my final IB score tallied?
Performance in each subject is graded on a scale of 1 point (minimum) to 7 points (maximum)
A maximum of 3 points could be awarded for combined performance in TOK, EE
Internal Assessment + External Assessment = final DP course score
The requirements and percentages are different in each course
Unlike AP where your final exam is the only assessment

29. Results? Scores are released July 6
Scores are sent electronically to colleges based on student request
Colleges grant credit differently, see their websites
Every year, MYP and DP awards ceremony will be held in November-- the Tuesday before Thanksgiving

30. Achieving the Diploma
If student passed both TOK and EE, may achieve with 24** points
All CAS requirements have been met
No “E” for TOK or EE. Need at least a D
Must complete all components of IA’s
No grade 1 in any subject
No grade 2 at HL
No more than one grade 2 at SL
Overall, no more than three grades of 3
At least 12 points of 24 points must be in HL subjects (4 HL students must earn at least 16 points on HL subjects)
At least 9 points earned on SL subjects (2 SL students need at least 6 points on SL subjects
Not guilty of malpractice
**28 points if four HL exams

31. Which universities recognize the IB Diploma?
Over 2,500 universities in over 75 countries are currently on a list; however, that is not all!
See or contact your college/university of interest
Every year colleges and universities revisit their policies and these updates usually result in more credit for you

32. How is the IB diploma recognized?
It varies from school to school, but the common thread is this: the institutions make it apparent that they understand and appreciate the DP student as well as the rigor of the program itself.

33. Recruitment—actively recruiting DP students
Admission—ensuring that the diploma is fully recognized in the admissions process
Placement—acknowledging the rigor of IB courses and establishing prerequisites for IB courses that are fair and equitable
Credit—providing detailed info on courses for which credit is possible based on IB exam scores; understanding and recognizing TOK & EE and the content of both SL and HL courses
Scholarships—providing scholarships and opportunities specifically for IB diploma students

35. Thank you for coming!