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Informational Meeting, October 22, 2007
Richard Montgomery High School
The International Baccalaureate Magnet
© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Magnet Parent meeting for class of 2011Selecting course for the Diploma Years
Agenda
7pm- 8pm, RMHS Auditorium
Introduce RMHS registration time line Review program requirements Senior Courses/Options Suggestions for tackling scheduling challenges Flexing the schedule – “how to fit 9 classes into a 7 period day” Looking Ahead
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Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?
The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.
three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).
three subjects at standard level(150 hours each).
all three parts of the core.
The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.
Students study concurrently:
REQUIRED COURSE SELECTIONS FOR IB MAGNET STUDENTS
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English Pre-IB English 9 Pre-IB English 10 IB English 1 IB English 2
ForeignLanguage
Pre-IB Level 2 Pre-IB Level 3
Pre-IB Level 3 IB Level 4
IB Level 4 IB Level 5/Level 6
IB Level 5 IB Level 6/IB Level 7
Individuals &Societies
Pre-IB Government AP U.S. History IB History 1 IB History 2
Science Pre-IB Biology Pre-IB Chemistry IB Physics 1 IB Chemistry 1 IB Environmental-
Systems & Society
IB Physics 2 IB Chemistry 1 IB Biology IB Environmental-
Systems & Society
Math Choose one based on Middle School Math:
Pre-IB Geometry IB AAFIB Pre-Calculus
See the IB Math Flow Chart for the options open to IB Students
Theory ofKnowledge
TOK1/EE TOK2 (first semester)
SIXTH SUBJECT ELECTIVES
Visual Arts Pre-IB Art & Culture
IB Art & Design 1 IB Art & Design 2
Film StudiesIB Film Studies 1 IB Film Studies 2
SecondLanguage
Language 2Level III
Language 2Level IV
Language 2Level IV
TheaterIB Theater 1 IB Theater 2
Music Music Theory(grades 9-11)
IB Music(grades 11 or 12)
ComputerScience
Computer Programming 1 (taken in grade 9 or 10)
ComputerProgramming 2
ComputerProgramming 3
SocialStudiesElectives
IB EconomicsIB PsychologyIB Philosophy and World Religion(grade 11 or 12)
Requirement RMHS Options Exam
Group 1 English HL
Group 2 Chinese, French, Spanish SL or HL
Group 3 History HL
Group 4 Biology HL
Chemistry SL
Physics HL or SL
Environmental-Systems & Societies SL
Group 5 Mathematics Studies(Math Studies and Calculus w/Application or Calculus AB)
SL
Mathematics(Calculus AB or BC)
SL
Mathematics (HL Mathematics) HL
Group 6 Art and Design HL or SL
Computer Science HL or SL
Theater HL or SL
Film Studies HL or SL
Music HL or SL
Psychology SL
Economics SL
World Philosophy & Religion SL
a second science/language HL or SL
PLANNING AHEAD WITHIN THE IB PROGRAM
Requirements for the IB Diploma:Study of six disciplines with acceptable scores on one examination from each group.Minimum of 3 examinations at Higher Level and maximum of 4 at Higher LevelMaximum of 3 examinations at Standard Level and minimum of 2 at Standard LevelCompletion of Extended EssayCompletion of Theory of Knowledge 1 and 2Completion of 150 hours of Creativity, Action, and Service activities group.
SL Exams(up to 2 in grade 11; may take more in grade 12)
HL Exams(up to 4 in grade 12 only)
1. 2. 3. (May choose to take only 2)
1. English2. History3. 4. (May choose to take only 3)
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Sample Schedule “A”
11
IB English 1 IB History 1 Spanish 4 or 5 IB IB Chemistry (SL) AP Calc BC (SL) TOK/EE IB Art 1
12
IB English 1 (HL) IB History 1 (HL) Spanish 5 or 6 IB (SL or HL) Honors Physics IB Film Studies TOK/ Elective course IB Art 2 (HL)
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Sample Schedule “B”
11
IB English 1 IB History 1 French 5 IB IB Physics 1 Calc BC TOK/EE IB World Philosophy (SL)
12
IB English 1 (HL) IB History 1 (HL) French 6 IB/A2 (HL) IB Physics 2 (SL) Math HL (HL) TOK/ Elective course IB Film Studies
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Sample Schedule “C”
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IB English 1 IB History 1 IB Spanish 5 (SL) AP Music Theory BC Calc (SL) TOK/EE Madrigals
12
IB English 1 (HL) IB History 1 (HL) IB Spanish 6/IB Film Studies IB Music (HL) IB Environmental (SL) TOK/ Elective course Madrigals
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Sample Schedule “D”
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IB English 1 IB History 1 Spanish 5 IB (SL) IB Chemistry (SL)
Math Studies TOK/EE IB Film Studies 1 (SL or HL)
12
IB English 1 (HL) IB History 1 (HL) Calc A/B (SL) TOK/ Elective Choice IB Film Studies 2 (SL or HL)
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The Center of the Hexagon Brings the I and the B together
The Diploma Points Matrix
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To Consider, and Some Suggestions
Graduation Requirements
Health (.5), Tech Ed, Arts, Phys Ed Summer school options = Health, Tech Ed – counseling or Website AP Exam Registration AP exams and IB exams Extended Essay Research Summer plans College Career Center
Informational Meeting, October 22, 2007
Richard Montgomery High School
The International Baccalaureate Magnet