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Turner Fenton S.S. International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme
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What is an IB Education?
The IB Programme atTurner Fenton Secondary School
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Grades 9 and 10
• 8 Core Subjects
• Approaches to Learning
• Conceptual education
• Personal Project
MYP Course Options Grade 9Mandatory Options1. English2. French3. Math (Grade 9)4. Math (Grade 10)5. Science6. Geography
7. Phys. Ed.: Traditional (Girls or Boys)Personal Fitness(Girls or Boys)
8. Art: Visual ArtsDigital ArtsMusic
MYP Course Options Grade 10Mandatory Options1. English2. French3. Math (Grade 11)4. Science5. History6. Civics
7. Phys. Ed.: Personal Fitness(Girls or Boys)
8. Art: Visual ArtsDigital ArtsMusic
9. Business
10. Computer Science
MYP Personal Projects
Service as Action
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Diploma Programme (DP) Model• 6 Core Subjects
• Extended Essay
• ToK
• Approaches to Learning
• CAS
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• 3 Standard Level (SL) courses •2 semesters over 1 or 2 years•2 exams written in grade 11•1 exam written in grade 12
• 3 Higher Level (HL) courses•3 semesters over 2 years•3 exams written in grade 12
• TOK•1 semester course in grade 12
Courses Completed Over 2 Years
Diploma Program Course Options
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Group 1 Group 2 Group 3• English: Language
and Literature• French • Business
Management• Economics• History
Group 4 Group 5 Group 6• Biology• Chemistry• Physics
• Mathematics • Visual Arts
IB English
IB Biology
IB History
IB Art
Creativity, Service and Action (CAS)
Extended Essay
Theory of KnowledgeHow do I know?
• IB Assessment Criteria
• IB Exams and Internal Assessments
IB Assessment
Why IB?
Student Voices
Extracurriculars
Ideal IB Candidate Profile:
• Strong academics• Well rounded• Good time management skills• Initiative and a positive attitude toward learning
Programme Fees The IB Diploma Programme at Turner Fenton requires
fees for all four years of the program:
Grade 9 $250
Grade 10 $250
Grade 11 $1350
Grade 12 $1350
IB ProgrammeApplication Process for Sept. 2017
Application Criteria
• Currently a grade 8 student
• Live in our Catchment:
•North of the 401 and South of Bovaird Drive/Castlemore Road
01 January 2012
Parts of the Application
1. Basic Info2. Grade 7 Final Report Card and Grade 8 Progress
Report – these will be uploaded from Peel District School Board, or must be dropped off at the school
3. On-Line Written Response
The IB Learner ProfileInquirers • curiosity • independence in learning • love of learning
Knowledgeable • concepts, ideas and issues • in-depth understanding
Thinkers • apply skills critically • reasoned, ethical decisions
Communicators • two languages • confidence and collaboration
Principled • integrity, honesty, fairness, and justice
Open-minded • open to other’s perspectives, values and traditions
Caring • empathy, compassion and respect • service
Risk-takers • courage to explore new ideas, roles and strategies
Balanced • intellectual, physical and emotional balance
Reflective • thoughtful consideration about their own learning
Prompt for Written Response
“Referring to the IB Learner profile as stated on the IB website, www.ibo.org/benefits/learner-profile/, and focusing specifically on the aim to develop 'Caring' learners, answer the following question:
Give a real-life example of how compassion can make a positive change in someone's life. Maximum 2000 character count.”
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Caring Attribute from IB Learner Profile
“IB Learners Strive to be Caring: We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.”
Students that are not currently in a Peel District School Board Elementary
School must submit their reports to our office
Application Timelines
Application Opens: Nov. 6
Application Closes: Nov. 24
1st Round Offers: Feb. 5
Acceptance Deadline: Feb. 8
2nd Round Offers: Feb. 9
Selection Process
1. Applications are reviewed and scored based on:- Grade 7 Report Card and Grade 8 Progress Report- Written Response
2. Applicants who deemed good candidates will be entered into a lottery for a spot in the program
3. Those not selected in the lottery will be put onto a waiting list