1. Welcome parents
Class of Class of 2017

2. Which direction is right for my child to go forward in the International Baccalaureate Programme?
IBDP vs. IBCC

3. A quick History IB Diploma Programme IB Career-Relate Certificate
Hardaway was authorized as an IB World School in 2002
Hardaway was the first school in Southwest GA to offer IB
Hardaway is the ONLY school in Columbus authorized to offer IB Courses
Hardaway was one of 14 schools in the WORLD to pilot the IBCC Programme in 2011
Hardaway was the first authorized IBCC School in GA
There are only 36 schools in the US authorized to offer this new IB Programme.
A quick History

4. How are they the same? IBDP vs ibcc
Both focus on International Mindedness
Both center around the Learner Profile
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-Minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
Both contain a college preparatory curriculum
Both have a required CORE
How are they the same?

5. IB Diploma Programme 6 Subject Groups: Language A: Literature
Language Acquisition: Spanish, French, Latin
Individuals and Societies: History, Business
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental
Mathematics: Math Studies, Mathematics
The Arts: Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Music
Core:
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Extended Essay (EE)
Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)

6. IB Career-related certificate
Choice of 2 – 4 IB Subject Groups
Career-Related Studies: Choice of 1 CTAE Pathway
Construction Technology
Healthcare
JROTC – Army
Marketing – Fashion
Marketing – Sports and Entertainment
Programming
Small Business Development
Architectural Drawing and Design – Career Academy
Automotive Technology – Career Academy
Teacher Cadet – Career Academy
CORE:
Approaches to Learning (ATL)
Reflective Project (RP)
Community and Service (CS)
Language Development

7. HOW Are they different? Must study 2 – 4 Diploma Courses
Must study one course from each group (6 Diploma Courses)
Must have 3 HL courses and 3 SL courses
Must complete TOK
Must complete EE
Must complete CAS
Must study 2 – 4 Diploma Courses
No requirement on HL vs SL
Must complete ATL
Must complete RP
Must complete CS
Must complete Language Development
Must complete CTAE Pathway
HOW Are they different?

8. Go home and discuss with your child the two programs.
Decide together what is the best decision for your child.
Complete the form you received when you came in and return it to Ms. Hampel
All forms should be turned into Ms. Hampel by March 28th. (Your child can turn it in to his/her English or Social Studies teacher or they can turn it in to Ms. Hampel in the Media Center.)
Questions?
Ms. Hampel at:
What do I do now?