1. Welcome to Nash-Rocky Mount Schools International Baccalaureate Program Hester, B. 7/2011

2. RMHS Diploma Program The only IB program in our school system of 17,282 students One of only 28 programs in NC A program since 1999 85% of our students earn the diploma Most earn significant scholarships to university. Hester, B. 7/2011

3. IB teachesKNOWLEDGE but throughthat THE STUDENT willlearntobe TOLERANTandACCEPTING ofaDIVERSEWORLD Hester, B. 7/2011

6. Fosters tolerance and inter-cultural understanding through -critical thinking -problem solving -exposure to new ideas IB Hester, B. 7/2011

7. IB Teaches us to see and accept our differences. Hester, B. 7/2011

8. Are we the same? Hester, B. 7/2011

9. OR Different Hester, B. 7/2011

11. HOW? “The programme is presented as six academic areas enclosing a central core” (IBO). Hester, B. 7/2011

12. THE HEXAGON Hester, B. 7/2011

13. The IB Academic Areas at RMHS Group 1: Language A1 English Group 2: Language A2 Spanish or French Group 3: History of the Americas and the 20 th Century Group 4: Biology and Chemistry Group 5: Math Group 6 : The Arts Hester, B. 7/2011

14. The Core Theory of Knowledge Creativity Action Service Extended Essay Hester, B. 7/2011

15. http://thestartingfive.net/ Inquiry … Question … Investigate … Examine … Probe … Explore … Hester, B. 7/2011

16. Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Looks at our ways of knowing about language, reason, emotion and perception. It is a more abstract approach to learning and knowledge. It emphasizes reflection and self-awareness. “It encourages you to think about the nature of knowledge and to reflect on the process of learning in all areas of the diploma program” (IBO). Hester, B. 7/2011

17. CAS makes you a better citizen Creativity, Action and Service: It is the of the program!!! Creativity –the arts and experiences that involve creative thinking. Action – physical exertion leading to a healthy lifestyle. Service – unpaid and voluntary activities that have a learning benefit. Hester, B. 7/2011

18. Earn CAS through programs such as Hester, B. 7/2011

19. Or through our RMHS CAS outreach, “One Voice” Past Benefits: Children of the Sudan/Darfur Conflict, Victims of Earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, Japan’s Earthquake Victims, and Cancer Awareness. Hester, B. 7/2011

20. A 4,000 word research paper of inquiry, that explores a self-selected topic of your choice from any area in our curriculum. Extended Essay Hester, B. 7/2011

21. Assessments and Examinations All of the subjects have some form of internal assessment, which may consist of papers, portfolios, orals, and/or presentations. Examinations are at the end of the senior year, and all subjects are examined. To be awarded the diploma, candidates must earn a minimum of 24 out of 45 points, earn a passing score on both the Extended Essay and ToK papers, and complete 150 or more CAS hours (50 in each area). Hester, B. 7/2011

22. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, Duke University, UNC- Charlotte, Davidson College, Elon University, UNC- Greensboro, East Carolina University, UNC-Asheville, UNC-Wilmington, Wake Forest University, New York University, Howard University, Harvard University, University of Kentucky, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Miami, Ohio State, Murdoch University in Australia, and more! Where have our IB students gone? Hester, B. 7/2011

23. Morehead-Cain Scholars, Benjamin B Duke Scholars, Roberson Scholars, Gates Millennium Scholars, UNC Chancellors Scholars, Park Scholars, Levine Scholars, Buckeye Scholars, Pogue Scholars, Reynolds Scholars, Acorn Scholars, Andy Griffith Scholars, … Our IB students earn scholarships that average more than $1,000,000 per year!!! What about awarded scholarships? Hester, B. 7/2011

24. Before we leave you to decide Proscons Internationally recognized Prepares you for college Prepares you for life Fosters and develops a sense of community and humanity Makes you more self- aware, confident and compassionate It is hard work and requires full commitment from the entire family Time management Stress It is not the path of least resistance! Hester, B. 7/2011

25. Just YOU? Hester, B. 7/2011

26. Or YOU and IB? Hester, B. 7/2011

27. And the World!!! YOU and IB Hester, B. 7/2011