2. Welcome and Introductions
Bayview Secondary School Administration
Mr. Alex Corry – IB Head of School / Principal
Mrs. Arlene Higgins Wright – IB Vice-Principal
IB Coordinator
Ms. Lara Joffe

3. The IB Global Community
Data
Over 4,900 schools
Schools offering the Diploma Programme - 2,567
Total DP candidates – 121, 195 in 2013
In 146 countries around the world
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4. IBO History
Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in as a non-profit educational foundation
Consisted of a common pre-university curriculum and common set of external examinations
Original IB schools were predominantly private; today, more than 50% are public
IB curriculum combines academic rigor and internationalism
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5. What is the IB Diploma Programme?
A pre-university enriched course of study
Has international standards and rigorous assessment recognized by the world’s leading universities
Emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking, community involvement, and intercultural understanding
Has a ‘global’ vision
Is for highly motivated students
Some courses are eligible for transfer credits with certain universities

6. What is so Different About the IB Programme?
Increased adaptability and mobility for students
IB curriculum and pedagogy
Professional development and expertise
Enhanced post-secondary opportunities
Participation in active, creative, service-oriented activities and reflection

7. IB Mission Statement and Learner Profile
IB Learner Profile
The IB 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 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.
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Risk-Takers
Principled
Caring
Open-minded
Well-balanced
Reflective

8. Reflections on program
IB at Bayview
Reflections on program
from our students…

9. IB Diploma Programme Course of Study
Diploma Model
Over the course of a two year programme:
Six academic subjects from six subject groups
Complete an Extended Essay
Follow a Theory of Knowledge course
Participate in Creativity, Action and Service

10. IB Curriculum 3 courses at HL
Curriculum Breakdown
IB Terminology
3 courses at HL +
3 courses at SL
3 core requirements
Extended Essay
Theory of Knowledge
Creativity, Action, Service
HL (Higher Level) courses represent classes with a minimum 240 teaching hours
SL (Standard Level) courses represent classes with a minimum 150 teaching hours

11. Bayview’s Course of Study
Group 1: English
Group 2: French
Group 3: History or Economics or Geography
Group 4: Chemistry or Biology or Physics
Group 5: Mathematics
Group 6*: Theatre Arts or Visual Arts
*Group 6 can be substituted with: Chemistry or
Biology or Physics or Geography
*Student course selection will determine what
courses will be offered

12. IB Core Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service
4,000 word investigation of a topic of special interest outside of the regular curriculum
Theory of Knowledge
Challenges students to question the basis of knowledge, to develop the ability to analyze evidence and to appreciate other cultural perspectives
Creativity, Action, Service
Approximately 150 hours of sharing energy and special talents with others in the community and being able to reflect on these experiences

13. Grade 9: Preparing for Diploma Years
English
French
Science
Mathematics
Physical Education
Geography
2 Optional Courses:
▪ Visual Arts
▪ Drama
▪ Music
▪ Business
▪ Integrated Technology
▪ Transportation Technology

14. Grade 10: Preparing for Diploma Years
English
French
Science
History
Mathematics (2 credits)
Civics and Careers
1 Optional Course

15. Grade 11: Anticipation Year
Semester One
Semester Two
ENGLISH – HL
Grade 11 University
ART/SCIENCE/
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – SL
Grade 11 Theatre or Visual Arts, or Chemistry, or Biology, or Physics, or Geography
FRENCH SL
SCIENCE – HL
Grade 11 Biology or Chemistry
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – HL
Grade 11 History or Economics
MATHEMATICS SL
Grade 12 Advanced Functions
FINAL EXAMINATIONS IN MATHEMATICS SL and FRENCH SL

16. Grade 12: Diploma Year Semester One Semester Two ENGLISH – HL
Grade 12 University
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – HL
Grade 12 History or Economics
SCIENCE – HL
Grade 12 Biology or Chemistry
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
Grade 12 Philosophy
ART/SCIENCE/
INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETY – SL
Grade 12 Theatre or Visual Arts, or Chemistry, or Biology, or Physics, or Geography
REMAINING FINAL EXAMINATIONS IN MAY OF GRADUATING YEAR

17. Requirements for Bayview’s Application Process
Be a student currently in Grade 8
Live in York Region at time of application
Complete the online registration process
ONE teacher reference (current teacher)
Grade 7 final report card
Admissions test – November 29, 2014

18. Application Process: Online
Opens: Monday, November 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Closes: Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Choose to write the admissions test in the morning or the afternoon
MORNING 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
AFTERNOON 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Complete the online application for the test time of your choosing

19. Application Process: Online
Complete the on-line application
$30 non-refundable fee (VISA or Mastercard)
PRINT receipt showing test time; bring receipt to test
Teacher Reference
Open the link for the teacher reference - the link is in the “Description” section of the online application instructions
PRINT this form and take it to ONE of your CURRENT teachers to be completed.
Only ONE reference letter will be accepted.
YRDSB teachers will submit the letter via Board mail. Students at private schools should bring the letter to be submitted on the test day.

20. Reference Letter
Your reference letter MUST be in a signed, sealed envelope
YRDSB teachers will send the letter through board inter-office mail. Private school students will bring it on the test day.
TEACHER REFERENCE:
The teacher who writes the reference letter MUST:
place and seal the form in an envelope
write their signature across the seal of the
envelope

21. Registration: www.yrdsb.ca Your registration process begins at:
Opens:
November 3, :00 a.m.
Closes:
November 21, :00 a.m.

22. IB Information Evening/Registration

23. Too Early: Reminder to Return

24. Welcome to Connect 2 Learn

25. The Registration Screen
The user name is the parent’s address
The registrant is the student
You may choose to add the student’s in the alternate field.
Use your Family Name to complete the “Company Name” field.

26. Test Day: November 29, 2014 BRING: On November 29, 2014 ARRIVE EARLY.
Grade 7 report card – collected while writing
Receipt showing test-writing time
If necessary the teacher reference letter – collected while writing
On November 29, 2014 ARRIVE EARLY.
Proceed to the gym to find out what room you will write your admissions test in.
Bayview prefects and staff will help direct you

27. Test Accommodations
If you cannot write the test on Saturday, November 29 due to religious observance, please contact Lara Joffe (905) ext.500

28. Results From Bayview’s Admissions Process
Results will be sent out by January 2015
Results will be sent twice to each candidate: first via followed by post

29. About Bayview’s Admissions Test
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Session 1 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. OR
Session 2 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
English, Math and French skills at the Grade 8 level
Multiple-choice questions
Sample questions are available online
Bring pencils, erasers and a ruler
No dictionary
Scientific non-graphing calculator allowed
No recording or listening devices

30. Sample Question
A number is multiplied by 5 and then 9 is subtracted from the result, giving 51. What is the original number? (A) 210 (B) 8.4 (C) 65 (D) 12 (E) 15

31. Bayview’s IB Programme Fees
$3,000 total
$1,500 per year (Anticipation and Diploma Years)
These fees cannot be used as tax deductions
Fees are used to cover:
Affiliation Fees
Registration Fees
Resources and extra course materials
External Examination Fees
Incidentals as needed for program

32. Please keep in mind…
Transportation is not provided for YRDSB regional programmes
Students who leave and do not complete Bayview’s IB programme will return to their home school

33. To Recap: Online application
Opens: Monday, November 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Closes: Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Access the online application through
Admissions test at Bayview Secondary School
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Bring: confirmation , reference letter and final Grade 7 report card

34. For Questions About the Process
Bayview Secondary School Lara Joffe Ext. 500

35. Questions and Answers