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Sophomore Information NightJanuary 16, 2020 6:30 p.m.
Tonight’s Agenda
● Welcome & Principal’s Message - Mr. Timothy Rymer
● Sophomore Year & Scheduling Update - Mr. Matt Ferreri
● International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - Ms. Debbie Gonzalez
● International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme - Mrs. Erin Feltmann
● Q & A with WMC IB Diploma & Career-Related Programme Students
Academic Planning at WMC
Sophomore Year- What to Know?
● Keep performing well in school
● Sophomore Conferences- January & February○ Scheduling ○ Graduation Requirements○ Standardized Testing Timeline○ College Visitation Discussion○ Financial Aid Information
● Career Fair- April 2020
Sophomore Standardized Testing
Why such an emphasis on scheduling?
IB DP & CP Students Accepted at these Barron’s Most Competitive Colleges/Universities (2017-2019)
Boston CollegeBucknell UniversityCalifornia Institute of TechnologyCal- BerkeleyCarnegie Mellon UniversityCase Western UniversityColgate UniversityCollege of the Holy CrossCollege of William and MaryEmory UniversityFranklin & Marshall CollegeGeorge Washington UniversityHamilton College
Johns Hopkins UniversityLehigh UniversityMITNew York UniversityNortheastern UniversityPrinceton UniversityRensselaer PolytechTulaneUCLAUNC- Chapel HillUnion CollegeUnited State Naval AcademyUniversity of Miami
University of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of RichmondUniversity of RochesterUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of VirginiaVanderbilt UniversityVillanova UniversityWake Forest UniversityWashington and Lee UniversityWesleyan UniversityWest PointWilliams College
Student Profile #1
Freshmen Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year
English 1 (AC)- B+ English 2 (AC)- B English 3 (AC)- B English 4 (AC)- A-
US History 1 (AC)- B+
US History 2 (AC)- C-
World History (AV)- B
Fnd of College Math (AC)- B-
Spanish 1 (AV)- B Spanish 2 (AV)- C+ Spanish 3 (AV)- B Envi Sci (AV)- B-
Algebra 1 (AC)- B- Geometry/Alg. Ext (AC)- A-
Algebra 2 (AC)- C+ Accounting (AV)- A-
Biology (AC)- B+ Geometry (AC)- B Physics (AC)- A Ent. Bus. Dev (AV)- A+
Computer Apps (AC)- A-
Chemistry (AC)- B Marketing & Advertising- A
Music Prod 1 (AC)- A+
Robotics (AC)- B+ Sculpture (AC)- A- Music Prod 2 (AV)- B
Barron’s Highly Competitive
U.S. News & World Report-
#8 in the North
Student Profile #2
Freshmen Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year
English 1 (AV)- B+ English 2 (AV)- A- English 3 (IB-SL)- B+
English 4 (IB-SL)- B
US History 1 (AV)- B
US History 2 (AV)- A-
World Hist (AP)- B+ US Gov & Politics (AP)- A-
Spanish 2 (AV)- A- Spanish 3 (AV)- B+ Spanish 4 (AV)- B+ Human Behavior (AV)- A-
Algebra 1 (AV)- B+ Geometry (AV)- A Algebra 2 (AV)- B Pre-Calculus (AV)- B
Biology (AV)- A- Chemistry (HN)- A- Physics (IB/AP)- B Anatomy/Physiology (HN)- B
Intro to Ceramics (AC)- A
Digital Photo 1 (AC)- A
Contemporary World Issues (AV)- A
Pub Speaking (AV)- A
Digital Video (AC)- A Creative Design Tech (AC)- A
Music Prod. 1 (AC)- A-
Culinary Art (AC)- A-
Barron’s Highly Competitive
U.S. News & World Report-
#54 National Universities
#11- Study Abroad
Programs
Student Profile #3
Freshmen Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year
English 1 (AV)- A- English 2 (HN)- B English 3 (IB-HL/AP)- A-
English 4 (IB-HL/AP)- A-
US History 1 (AV)- A-
US History 2 (IB/AP)- A-
World Hist (AP)- A- Euro History/20th Century (IB)- B+
Spanish 2 (AV)- A+ Spanish 3 (AV)- A Spanish 4 (AV)- A Spanish 5 (IB-HL)- A
Algebra 1 (AV)- C+ Geometry (AV)- A- Algebra 2 (AV)- B+ Pre-Calculus (AV)- B
Biology (HN)- A- Chemistry (HN)- B Envi Sci (AP)- A+ Ent. Business Development (AV)- A-
Financial Lit (AC)- A-
Art Investigation (AC)- A-
US Gov & Politics (AP)- A
Contemporary World Issues (AV)- A
Culinary Arts (AC)- A Digital Video (AC)- A+
Humanities (AV)- A
Barron’s Most Competitive
26% Acceptance Rate
U.S. News & World Report-
#17 National Liberal Arts
Colleges
Ultimately what do we want out of our schedule?
What is the International Baccalaureate?
Areas of Study● 1. English● 2. Modern Languages● 3. History and Social Sciences● 4. Science● 5. Mathematics● 6. IB Elective
Sample Student Schedules
Student A Student B Student C
Group 1 HL English Literature HL English Literature SL English Literature
Group 2 HL Spanish SL French SL Mandarin
Group 3 HL European History HL Psychology SL Business and Management
Group 4 SL Environmental Science
HL Biology HL Physics
Group 5 SL Math Applications SL Math Analysis HL Math Analysis
Group 6 HL Visual Art SL Design Technology HL Computer Science
Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education
IRT or Elective IRT or Elective IRT or Elective
IB Diploma Academic Core
● 6 areas of assessment ● 3 of which are Higher Level only assessed
Senior year● 3 of which are Standard Level which may be
one or two years● MAX OF 4 HL WITH 2 SL
Core of IB Diploma ● Extended Essay: 4,000 word research paper in an area
of study taken by the student: done over 18 months.
● CAS: Approximately 50 hours which are creative, action, and service.
● Theory of Knowledge: critical thinking class focused on ways and areas of knowledge which replaces one PE class each cycle.
Who Can Do IB?● Eligibility
● All students may begin this program if they meet grade 9 and 10 general prerequisites
● We meet with students about being able to select three areas that they can HL( 2 years a the higher level) in.
What Do Colleges Think?●Ibo.org look under Recognition of IB Diploma●Brown University was one of the first colleges to accord credit for IB work. Brown recognizes that the IB represents achievement beyond most standard high school programs advanced placement and standing is therefore regularly granted. Three higher level courses can be assigned six course credits at Brown. With departmental approval, a standard level course with a superior mark may be counted for one credit. Accreditation falls within the providence of the Dean of the College. ●The College of William and Mary accepts test scores on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations for credit from incoming students. Typically, a score of 5 on an AP exam or a score of 5, 6, or 7 on a Higher Level IB exam will earn a student credit
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What Do Other Colleges Think?●
●The State University at New Paltz gives a full 30 credits for the IB Diploma where it is awarded.If only certain classes are completed we give credits for IB grades 5, 6 and 7.
●JMU recognizes the International Baccalaureate diploma and individual IB courses by awarding credit on IB Higher Level examinations. Typically, credit hours will be awarded for each Higher Level examination on which a score of five, six or seven has been earned... .
Benefits of an IB Education● Confidence● Time management● A different way of thinking● Adds depth to presentation in interviews● Learning to think like a writer, philosopher,
scientist, psychologist, economist, musicologist, business analyst --
To Be A SCHOLAR
Total Cost of Assessments
● All students may take classes at the IB level. ● Assessments cost $124 per area. ● The total assessment cost of the IBDP is about
$744 to be paid over the two years. Payment plans are available.This covers all fees as well as transcripts.
The International Baccalaureate Career-Related Program (IBCP)
IBCP encourages students to:
● Explore a career-related field of interest.● Add value to their community through service learning.● Expand their worldview to include cultural and ethical
considerations. ● Foster a stronger sense of self and resilience as they prepare for
their next phase of life.
“I am able to ask BIGGER QUESTIONS of the world.”~IBCP student, Class of 2016
IBCP Program RequirementsCoursework IBCP Core
3 courses from your Career Pathway ● One during 11th grade, one during 12th
grade● One IB course from the Pathway
Personal and Professional Skills
Reflective Project - an investigation of an ethical issue from the Career Pathway
World Language course - 11th grade Service Learning Program
Language Development Portfolio
IB exams (cost of each exam is approximately $124)● IBCP Students must pass TWO IB assessments (minimum score = 3) ● One must be from a two-year progression course sequence.
○ Examples: IB English SL/HL, IB Math SL/HL, IB Psychology HL, IB Biology HL, etc.
IBCP Career Pathways
BusinessLife and Health Sciences
S.T.E.MFine Arts
Political Science and Law
Business PathwayTotal of 3 courses: One Pathway Course in each the Junior and Senior Years, One IB Course either year.
Business and Management
SL or HL
Economics SLAccounting Marketing and
Advertising
Entrepreneurship: Business
Development
Entrepreneurship: Business Opportunity
Digital Art and Design
Semester Pathway Courses Full Year Pathway Courses IB Pathway Courses
Economics Advanced
Public Speaking
Statistics AP or Probability and
Statistics
Calculus Applications
(SL/HL)
Biotechnology and
DNA Science
Forensics
Human Behavior
Physics
Biology HL or SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science
SLPsychology
HL or SL
Environmental Systems and Societies SL
Chemistry HL or SL
Anatomy and Physiology
Environmental Science
Statistics or Probability and
Statistics
Life and Health Science PathwayTotal of 3 courses: One Pathway Course in each the Junior and Senior Years, One IB Course either year.
Semester Pathway Courses Full Year Pathway Courses IB Pathway Courses
Design Technology SL
Architecture, Design and
Engineering
3-D Modeling
Creative Design/
Technology
Robotics
Engineering Robotics
Semester Pathway Courses Full Year Pathway Courses IB Pathway Courses
Physics
Computer Science SL
Computer programming
and game design
Introduction to Coding and
Computer Science
Engineering Design
Digital Art and Design
Statistics or Probability and
Statistics
Chemistry HL or SL
Physics HL or SL
Biology HL or SL
Calculus Analysis or Applications
HL or SL
Music Production and Audio
Engineering I
Music Production and Audio
Engineering II
S.T.E.M. PathwayTotal of 3 courses: One Pathway Course in each the Junior and Senior Years, One IB Course either year.
Marketing/Advertising
Digital Art and Design
Semester Pathway Courses Full Year Pathway Courses IB Pathway Courses
HL or SL IB Group 6 Art Elective
● IB Studio Art 1● IB Studio Art 2● Band● Choir● Orchestra● Theatre Arts 1● Theatre Arts 2● Dance● Film
Music Production and
Audio Engineering 1
Music Production and
Audio Engineering II
Entrepreneur.: Business
Development
Public Speaking
Creative Writing
Photography 1&2
Exploration of Musical Theater
Introduction to Theater Arts
Introduction to Music Theory
Piano 1/Piano 2
Tech Theater/ Stagecraft
Western Theater
Orchestra, Band. Choir (Adv)
Visual and Performing Arts PathwayTotal of 3 courses: One Pathway Course in each the Junior and Senior Years, One IB Course either year.
Economics SLForensics U.S.
Government (AP)
Public Speaking
Holocaust and Genocide
Human Behavior
Semester Pathway Courses Full Year Pathway Courses IB Pathway Courses
Journalism Communications
Contemporary World Issues
Senior Year World Language
Psychology SL or HL
American Legal
Computer ScienceSL or HLEconomics
(AV)
Introduction to Coding and Computer
Science
Political Science and Law PathwayTotal of 3 courses: One Pathway Course in each the Junior and Senior Years, One IB Course either year.
History SL or HL
Sample Schedule: Life and Health Sciences Pathway
Junior Year Senior Year
English 3 IB-SL English 4 IB-SL
Phys Ed-12/Health/PPS-12 Phys Ed-12/Health/PPS -12
Physics AV Environmental Science AV
World History AV Journalism AV
Calculus Applications 1 IB-SL Calculus Applications 2 IB-SL
Spanish 4 IB Anatomy & Physiology - HN
Psychology IB - SL Research Methods in Psychology IB-HL
IRT IRT
Junior Year Senior Year
English 3 IB-HL/AP English 4 IB-HL/AP
Phys Ed 11/Heath/PPS - 11 Phys Ed 12/Heath/PPS-12
World History AP Economics AV
Physics AV Entrepreneurship: Business Opportunity AV/ Accounting AV
Calculus Applications 1 IB-SL Calculus Applications 2 IB-SL
Spanish 3 AV Spanish 4 IB
Marketing and Advertising AV IB Business Management SL
IRT IRT
Sample Schedule: Business Pathway
World Language Development Portfolio
● Students take a world language course in their Junior Year.● Track growth through the Language Development Portfolio.● Three consultations with their World Language teacher.
Personal and Professional Skills Course
● 1 credit lab course taken Junior and Senior Year.
● Students pulled out of P.E. to meet once during each four day rotation.
Intercultural Understanding
Thinking Processes
Personal Development
AppliedEthics
Effective Communication
Personal and Professional Skills
Basil IacampoJunior, IBCP ProgramVisual + Performing Arts
What PPS is:● A great compliment to the IBCP
program● A class of deep thinking and
learning about the world around us
● A home base for your IB track● Very different than other courses!
What PPS isn’t:● A stressful class that results in
loads of homework● Isn’t meant to be difficult — come
to express your thoughts!
“This is the number one IBCP supplemental course!”
— Basil Iacampo
Personal and Professional Skills
Philanthropy ProjectNovember — December 2019
● Invited employees from certain nonprofits to hear about their work
○ Prework: Quantitative Analysis○ Based on group interest
● Contacted them through email + phone● Since the experience, allowed me to
communicate better and step out my comfort zone — applies to more than just IB!
Service Learning Program● Students identify a need in from their community and design
a plan to fulfill the need.● Students may work independently or in a group.● Implementation and documentation.● Reflection and presentation.
Reflective Project● A critical examination of an ethical issue from their Career
Pathway.
Format options:● 3,000 word essay
OR ● 2,000 word essay AND
○ 7 minute short film○ 7 minute presentation○ 7 minute interview○ 7 minute play ○ Visual Display with up to 15 annotated images
Diploma and Career-Related Programme Enrollments
Class of 2020
(Seniors)
Class of 2021(Juniors)
69 59
52 60
Total(% of class)
121(36%)
119(42%)
Contact us with further questions:
Thank you for your kind attention.
Debbie Gonzalez, IBDP Coordinator dgonzalez@wmrhsd.org
(908) 879-5212 x3775
Erin Feltmann, IBCP Coordinatorefeltmann@wmrhsd.org
(908) 879-5212 x 3776
Appendix
While not reviewed during the presentation the following slides help illustrate the effect enrollment in the IB DP or CP may have on college admissions. Gaining a potential
advantage in the college admissions process should not be the sole, or even a major, factor in enrolling in the IB.
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International InsightStrictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
University or CollegeIB students
acceptance rateTotal population acceptance rate
IB students vs total population
Cornell University 31% 18% +13%Duke University 28% 16% +12%
University of Pennsylvania 24% 14% +10%Yale University 18% 7% +11%
University of Central Florida 90% 47% +43%Boston University 70% 58% +12%
University of California - Los Angeles 48% 23% +25%University of Virginia 64% 32% +32%
UNC Chapel Hill 63% 32% +31%Princeton University 16% 8% +8%
IB ACCEPTANCE RATES AT TOP COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
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University or collegeIB students
acceptance rateTotal population acceptance rate
IB students vs total population
University of Florida 82% 42% +40%Florida State University 92% 60% +32%
Brown University 18% 9% +9%Stanford University 15% 7% +8%Columbia University 13% 9% +4%
University of California - Berkeley 58% 26% +32%Harvard University 10% 7% +3%
New York University 57% 30% +27%University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 71% 51% +20%
University of Miami 72% 30% +42%
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International InsightStrictly copyright © IGI Services 2011
IB Acceptance Rates at Top Colleges & Universities (cont…)
“We definitely take note of the IB Diploma in the admissions process at Michigan! Feel free to quote me on that!”
-Joseph Gore, Admissions Counselor
“Send us prepared students a la IB. . . It is the ‘best’ high school prep curriculum an American school can offer.”
-Marilee Jones, Former Director of Undergraduate Admission
“. . . IB students who attended that university (Virginia Tech) as freshmen significantly outperformed all other freshmen, including students who had taken Advanced Placement courses.”
-Dr. Eugene Carson
“IB students earned higher GPAs and
graduated at higher rates than a matched comparison group.”
-2010 Study of University of California IB Graduates