1. Miles Macdonell Collegiate International Baccalaureate Information for Staff Meeting

2. How do the students benefit? Considered to be the best University Preparatory program available Opportunity to earn University Credits while in High School Specific and general scholarship opportunities Challenging classes with a wide range of fellow students

3. Student Numbers Currently 530 students taking IB courses in all three grades 220 in Grade 10 (140 in full IB) 180 in Grade 11 (75 in full IB) 130 in Grade 12 (48 in full IB)

4. Teachers 105 classes 35 teachers

5. Diploma or Certificate? Diploma – The full program challenging the whole student Certificate – Partial IB taking courses in areas of strength

6. Paths to Obtain the Diploma Group 1: English (Higher Level) Group 2: 2 nd Language »Francais (immersion students)(higher level) »French (Standard level) »Spanish Ab Ignitio (beginner language) (SL) »Japanese Ab Ignitio (beginner language)(SL) Group 3: History (Higher Level) Group 4: Sciences »Chemistry (Standard Level) »Physics (Higher Level) »Biology (Higher Level) Group 5: Mathematics (Standard Level) Group 6: Electives »Music Production (Higher Level) »Theatre Arts »2 nd Science Elective »2 nd Language Elective

7. All IB courses are enhanced and advanced courses Standard courses are at least 150 hours in length Higher level courses are at least 240 hours in length. Diploma students need to take 3 HL and 3 SL courses, and 1 course from each group.

8. IB Points 3 HL and 3 SL courses IB Grades from 1-7 = maximum 42 points ToK and Extended Essay = 3 points Total point available = 45 points IB DIPLOMA = 24 points (12 higher level)

9. Scholarships – U of Manitoba Academic Entrance Scholarships University of Manitoba 95-100%-$2000 92.5-95%-$1700 90-92%-$1400 87-89%-$1100 85-86%-$800 IB Scholarships University of Manitoba 43 points-$2800 40 points-$2500 37 points-$2200 34 points-$1900 31 points-$1600 28 points -$1300 25 points-$1100 Top Up Awards - $250 for a seven on a higher level course $200 for a six on higher level, or seven on standard level $150 for a five on a higher level

10. Scholarships – U of Winnipeg Academic Entrance Scholarships University of Winnipeg 95-100%-$2250 90-94%-$1750 86-89%-$1100 80-86%-$800 IB Scholarships University of Winnipeg 30 points or more - $2250

11. University Credits In addition to scholarships, students may earn University Credits by scoring: a 4 or better on any HL course (U of M) a 5 or better on any HL course (U of W )

12. Parent Meeting INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Grade 10 IB Students and their Parents Making the Appropriate Choice Meeting Monday February 26th, 2009 7:00 P.M.—Theatre

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