1. Grade 10 IB Parent Night

2. A Brief Program Overview  Students will eventually take 6 IB courses from the hexagon below

3. This year’s courses…  In grade 10, students satisfy certain core requirements of the Ontario Diploma while receiving enrichment in IB core courses  In grade 9, students completed their Physical Education and Geography requirements, as well as some elective requirements  Ways courses are enriched: courses will feature enhanced content as well as be delivered at a faster pace than their Ontario counterparts

4.  All courses are meant to prepare students for the challenge of the IB Diploma courses which officially begin in grade 11  Students must develop skills for success now, if they haven’t already, that will allow them to excel in IB, and high school in general  The Literacy Test – all grade 10 students do the Literacy Test on April 11 th  Which brings us to…

5. Choices to be made!  Toward the end of Grade 10, students will start to make important decisions about what courses they will take next year  Some courses they choose next year will have IB Standard Level exams attached to them  Some students are already in grade 11 IB prep courses which will culminate next year  Start thinking about exams, levels, and implications

6. The IB Diploma in a Nutshell…  Students will take at least 3 exams at HL (Higher Level) in grade 12  Students will take 2-3 exams at SL (Standard Level) over grade 11 and 12  Altogether, these courses will be evaluated to give a total Diploma score out of 42, with 3 additional points for ToK and the Extended Essay

7. HOMEWORK!  Colonel By has homework…you may have noticed this from last year  Homework time can vary throughout the year, often increasing around reporting periods  Staying on top of homework is an important step to being successful  Be involved with your child

8. Speaking of Involvement…  Students who are involved, or have parents involved with school, tend to place more importance on school  Parents will have an opportunity to join our IB Parent Volunteer group  Students can find many clubs, teams, and intramural activities to join

9. When times get tough…  Your child may be different this September than they were last September…  Keep the lines of communication open (IB Coordinator, Guidance Counsellors, Teachers, Vice Principals, Principal)  Home support…and cookies or ice cream or both

10. Finding Balance  IB can be a very rewarding challenge, but finding a balance of work and outside activities is very important  Understand that being excellent does not necessarily mean being perfect  “Be perfect/excellent in the time you have.”

11. Extra Help  Students are encouraged to seek out their teachers for help and, if needed, to seek out tutors at school  Guidance can point your child in the direction of a tutor  Many departments have their own allotted extra help times

12. ManageBac  an electronic community meant to quickly connect teachers, students, and parents  Parents are able to see what their child joins, aiding them in assisting their child at home  Please ask your child’s subject teacher about it if the course is not appearing  Email norine.mckee@ocdsb.ca if you do not have an accountnorine.mckee@ocdsb.ca

13. Questions?