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InformationUpdated October 1, 2013

Non-profit organization Diploma Program present in 3600 schools in 145 countries

Funded primarily through fees paid by IB World Schools

The International Baccalaureate Organization

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

IB Mission Statement

IB Learner ProfileIB learners strive to be:

Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.

Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

Risk-takers They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.

IB Learner Profile

Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.

Reflective They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.

Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Increased rigor IB embraces critical thinking, reading,

writing, oral communication Course score is not JUST one test on one

day (like Advanced Placement), but uses work graded by the classroom teacher and a variety of types of assessments.

Work is scored using internationally-normed standards

Variety of ways to participate: IB Diploma, IBCC and IB Courses

Why R-7 Chose IB in 1987

Which IB Option is RIGHT for you?

Full IB Diploma

One or more individual IB courses

IB Career Related Certificate (IBCC)

IB Options at LSHS

Proven student engagement

In a survey of more than 40,000 secondary school students, IB Diploma Programme students in grades 11 and 12 averaged 10% higher in academic, social and emotional engagement.

Levels of academic engagement

Levels of social engagement

Source: High School Student Engagement Among IB and Non-IB Students in the United States: A Comparison Study, a report by International Baccalaureate, and analysis of 2009 HSSSE Results, Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, Indiana University.

ACT reports there is a higher correlation between taking challenging coursework and college success than student GPA and class rank

Recent brain research shows that being challenged promotes brain development—advantage throughout life

MANY studies show IB Diploma Candidates and IB Course students are

better prepared for college!

College Preparedness

Conclusionsfrom study correlating IB Curriculum and Standards to College Readiness

The conclusion of the studies undertaken for this project is that students who are exposed to the IB curriculum are learning material that is highly aligned with the expectations of university faculty and that in many cases IB standards exceed those expectations.

(Taken from International Baccalaureate Standards Development and Alignment Project: Final Report, 2009)

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What are the requirements of the IB Diploma?

IB Diploma Requirements At least three higher level (HL) courses—

(all two-year courses): English, History, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Art, and possibly Music

2-3 standard level (SL) courses– (1-2 years): Math or Math Studies (2), Spanish (2), French (2), German (2), Chinese? (2), Environmental Systems & Societies (1), Integrated Technology in a Global Society (1), Psychology (1), Art (1), Music (1), and possibly Film (1)

IB Diploma Requirements Must have IB English, IB Modern

Language, IB Math, IB Social Science, IB Science and (After that, sixth course can come from any IB subject area available)

Theory of Knowledge—Spring 11th , fall 12th

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) activities to be well balanced person

Extended Essay—research paper up to 4000 words

IB Math Options11th Grade

Option A IB Math 11 like Pre-Calculus +

Option B Math Studies 11 (Alg 2 +)

Get advice from your current math teacher as to where you should be placed.

12th Grade

IB Math 12 AKA Calculus

Math Studies 12

Information Technology in a Global Society

IB Elective at Summit TechOne hour/day, either 5thor 7th

Need your own transportationCounts as PRACTICAL ART for graduation

ITGS

Extended Essay (EE)Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)

Theory of Knowledge (ToK)

IB Diploma Core

Extended essay

Acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universitiesEE is NOT just a long report—analysis and evaluation is required Can be a topic of discussion at admissions interviews—especially at schools familiar with IB DiplomaStudents begin writing during junior year and complete it during February of the senior year.

Diploma Programme

© IBO 2002

ToK stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience

Students examine the grounds for moral, political and aesthetic judgments

Students attempt to answer the question “What do I know, and how do I know that I know it?”

ToK is taught second semester of junior year, first semester of senior year

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Diploma Programme

© IBO 2002

The whole personCreativity, Action, Service

(CAS) 150 hours over 18 months

A variety of activities assist students

in becoming responsible, compassionate citizens

in their communities

Diploma Programme

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New Diploma Program Continuum

What are the benefits of

pursuing the full IB

Diploma ?

What does it cost?

IB Diploma

Currently, all IB exam fees (approximately $804) are paid for by the school district.

IB DP Course Student

Exam fees are paid for by the student.

◦ 1 exam = $265◦ Each additional exam = $108◦ Scholarship funds are available

on a need basis.

Percentage of Students who Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 4 Years @Southside HS

75%

90%

44%

96%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Entire Class of2004

At Least 2 IB(Eng & Math)

Less than 2 IB Full IB Diploma

IB Students in Postsecondary Education

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US population 25+ years old

All Stu

dents (IB

and non-IB)

IB Certifica

te Candidate

s

IB Diploma Candidates

IB Diploma Recipients

29%

58% 64%76% 80%

Percentage of Students Graduating from a 4-Year University* Within 6 Years

*Source: US Census, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) of NCES, and the National Student Clearinghouse

Did this student take the most rigorous course of study available to them at your school?

If, not, why?Common Application: Are you an IB Diploma Candidate?

College Admissions Question

Average % UC Berkley 29NYU 29MIT 17U Penn 22Cornell 27

College Admission Rates

IB Students % UC Berkley 60NYU 76MIT 42U Penn 58Cornell 70

Scholarships and Credit

for IB Students

Each college/university sets its own policy

Generally 4+ or 5+ earns college credit—sometimes more credit for higher score

Some schools accept Standard Level courses only if they are part of the IB Diploma

Can change from year to year

College Credit from IB Courses

IB Diploma recipients automatically accepted to MSU

IB diploma + 27 ACT = honors college

$5000/year for ALL IB Diploma Recipients

Missouri State University

30 + points on diploma= 30 hours of credit.

$2000/year scholarship for IB diploma-competitive

No diploma? HL courses with scores of 4+ = 3-4 hours credit

Truman State

Actively pursuing the IB Diploma or IBCC qualifies you for in-state tuition

IB Diploma Recipients receive waiver of out of state tuition all 4 years

IB Diploma Recipients can receive credit for SL courses and ToK

University of Nebraska

The IB Career-related Certificate (IBCC)

IB Career-Related Certificate (IBCC)

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2-3 IB Diploma courses

IB Core: approaches to

learning; reflective project;

community service; language

development

Vocational qualifications

offered by school

Summit Technology Academy Programs Medical Interventions/Biomedical Innovation (1 year; HBS pre-requisite)

Nursing (1 year; HBS pre-requisite) Digital Electronics/Computer Integrated Manufacturing(1 year)

Engineering Design and Development Optional 2nd year

Cisco Academy (1-2) Cadet Teaching

What Career Programs Qualify for IBCC?

Approaches to Learning Course will be taught at Summit Technology Academy

Reflective Project supervised at Summit Technology Academy

Career-related Service verified at your high school by IBCC Coordinator

Language Development (IB course, entry level courses, independent study)

IBCC Core Requirements

IBCC Continuum

Why Should students take IB

Course(s)?

Excellent Preparation for CollegePotential to earn College Credit ScholarshipsAdmissionsSense of personal accomplishment

Desire to be among best students at LSHS.

Common Reasons for Choosing IB Diploma/Courses

achieving one of its major objectives, “preparing all students for university”.

“In short, students who participate successfully in IB should be well prepared to succeed in entry-level college general education courses and in some cases to have already learned material covered in such courses.”

The Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) study found that the IB Diploma Programme is:

When in college, IB DP students report feeling prepared to succeed and indeed excel in their coursework, often stating explicitly that their experiences in the program taught the specific skills and behaviors demanded of them in college.

http://news.uchicago.edu/article/2012/03/22/study-academic-program-helps-more-chicago-students-attend-stay-college

More from the Chicago Public Schools Study

Time Magazine Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006How to Bring Our Schools Out of the 20th CenturyBy Claudia Wallis and Sonja Steptoe

“…. the International Baccalaureate Organization’s goal—“to prepare students to assume a meaningful role in today’s global society”—meshes well with Americans’ heightened awareness that they must compete for jobs with people on other continents, and that they need a world-class education to succeed.”

Nerve cells in the cortex of the brain “multiply and grow stronger as people learn and practice new skills.”

“Instead, children praised for trying hard or taking risks tend to enjoy challenges and find greater success”

Students should be rewarded for persistence, determination

Students who are rewarded for “being smart” may “shy away from hard assignments”

Some “smart” students are “vulnerable to coasting or easily frustrated when they don’t succeed.”

Kansas City Star1-15-12

IB Myths and Facts

Fact: Most IB and AS students are involved in at least one extra-curricular activity.

IB Diploma students document hours in creativity, action, and service.

Myth: If you are an IB student, you won’t have a life.

Fact: IB students develop the skills necessary for academic success in both high school and college.

Universities recognize IB coursework in admissions policies and scholarships.

Myth: IB is a lot of work for nothing.

Fact: IB classes are weighted, so they actually help your overall cumulative GPA, which also helps your class rank. Yes, colleges will often ask to see the unweighted GPA, but ultimately they want to see that you are taking the most challenging classes you can!

Myth: IB classes will hurt your GPA.

“IB classes have taught me to write efficiently, clearly and creatively.”

“It’s more like an academic family than a bunch of classes! I feel a special bond with my classmates and the teachers.”

IB Student Comments

“I love the challenge of IB. It pushes you. I have learned HOW to think, not WHAT to think.”

“As an English major at an Ivy League University, I am definitely thankful for the IB classes I took. The IB classes helped me develop the writing, organizational and analytical skills that I needed to easily transition and succeed in my first year of college.”

“Pursuing the IB diploma involves hard work, determination, organization and service to others. What better preparation for college? And in the process, there develops a genuine camaraderie, a community of interesting, involved and supportive students and teachers.”

IB Parent Comment

Advanced classes GPA matters Second language acquisition Graduation requirements: 1 fine art; 1

practical art; personal finance; 1 PE; health; 3 yrs. science, history, math; 4 yrs. English

Leave room for learning lab (4 semesters), and program classes

Consider summer school & online classes.

What do we need to do to get ready for participation in the IB program?

www.ibo.orgClick on “Information for Parents”

University Recognition Directory

Additional Information

Questions?