WALNUT HIGH WALNUT HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL

CLASS OF 2018CLASS OF 2018

Sophomore Sophomore to Junior Yearto Junior Year

SELECTION PROCESS FOR SELECTION PROCESS FOR ADMITTANCEADMITTANCE TO IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM TO IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Pre-IB students with a Pre-IB students with a cumulative of 3.0 or higher cumulative of 3.0 or higher will progress to the IB will progress to the IB Diploma Program.Diploma Program.

Students with an Students with an accumulative GPA 2.99 or accumulative GPA 2.99 or below will not continue in below will not continue in the program.the program.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMDIPLOMA PROGRAM

3 HL Tests (Taken in Senior Year)3 HL Tests (Taken in Senior Year) 1 HL Test must be in English1 HL Test must be in English

Choose 2 other HL Tests from Choose 2 other HL Tests from the other groups (Except the the other groups (Except the Language B Group – this will be Language B Group – this will be your required SL World your required SL World Language)Language)

Remember – HL choices should be Remember – HL choices should be in your strongest subject areasin your strongest subject areas

IB 4 YEAR PLANIB 4 YEAR PLAN

IB 4 YEAR PLAN - SLIB 4 YEAR PLAN - SL

3 SL Tests required – 2 Tests may be 3 SL Tests required – 2 Tests may be taken in the Junior Year – at least 1 taken in the Junior Year – at least 1 SL Test will be taken in Senior Year SL Test will be taken in Senior Year (Language B is your World Language)(Language B is your World Language)

Once you have selected your 3 HL Once you have selected your 3 HL subject areas and your World subject areas and your World Language, there are 2 groups Language, there are 2 groups remaining of the 6. These 2 groups remaining of the 6. These 2 groups will become SL choices for your IB will become SL choices for your IB curriculum.curriculum.

COURSE OPTIONSCOURSE OPTIONSGroups 1 & 2 are selected for you. Groups 1 & 2 are selected for you. You must select 2 HL’s and 2 SL’s You must select 2 HL’s and 2 SL’s from the remaining groups. from the remaining groups. You must select 1 from each You must select 1 from each group.group.Group 1 – Language A1Group 1 – Language A1

English HL - All students must take this English HL - All students must take this HLHL

Group 2 – Language BGroup 2 – Language B World Language SL - All students must World Language SL - All students must

take this SLtake this SL

Group 3 – Individuals and SocietiesGroup 3 – Individuals and Societies History HLHistory HL History SLHistory SL Economics SL*Economics SL* Psychology HL* Psychology HL*

*US History must also be taken due to being a *US History must also be taken due to being a graduation requirementgraduation requirement

Group 4 – Experimental Sciences Group 4 – Experimental Sciences Biology HL (1Biology HL (1stst year is Biology AP) year is Biology AP) Biology SLBiology SL Chemistry HL (1Chemistry HL (1stst year is Chemistry AP) year is Chemistry AP) Chemistry SLChemistry SL

COURSE OPTIONSCOURSE OPTIONS

COURSE OPTIONSCOURSE OPTIONS

Group 5 – Mathematics – 3 Options:Group 5 – Mathematics – 3 Options:Math Studies SL – Usually complete during the 11Math Studies SL – Usually complete during the 11thth grade but grade but can be taken in the 12can be taken in the 12thth grade. grade.

Required courses for SL Math Studies:Required courses for SL Math Studies: GeometryGeometry Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 HonorsAlgebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors Optional Math AnalysisOptional Math Analysis

Math SL – Usually complete during the 11Math SL – Usually complete during the 11thth grade but can be grade but can be taken in the 12taken in the 12thth grade. grade. (Equivalent to regular Calculus + IB Specific (Equivalent to regular Calculus + IB Specific Coursework) Coursework)

Required courses for SL Math:Required courses for SL Math: GeometryGeometry Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 HonorsAlgebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors Math Analysis or Math Analysis HonorsMath Analysis or Math Analysis Honors

Math HL – Taken during the 11Math HL – Taken during the 11thth &12 &12thth grade year. grade year. (Equivalent to (Equivalent to AP Calculus AB (year 1) + AP Calculus BC/AP + IB Specific Coursework (year 2))AP Calculus AB (year 1) + AP Calculus BC/AP + IB Specific Coursework (year 2))

Required Courses for HL Math:Required Courses for HL Math: GeometryGeometry Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 HonorsAlgebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors Math Analysis HonorsMath Analysis Honors Calculus AB AP (11Calculus AB AP (11thth Grade) Grade)

COURSE OPTIONSCOURSE OPTIONS

Group 6 – Arts & ElectivesGroup 6 – Arts & ElectivesVisual Arts HL – Potential based on Student InterestVisual Arts HL – Potential based on Student InterestVisual Arts SL (SL that is over 2 years) - Potential Visual Arts SL (SL that is over 2 years) - Potential based on Student Interest based on Student Interest Economics SL (Students are allowed to take the AP Economics SL (Students are allowed to take the AP Micro-Economics and Macro-Economics exams)Micro-Economics and Macro-Economics exams)Psychology HLPsychology HLChemistry SL – If you selected Chemistry HL, you Chemistry SL – If you selected Chemistry HL, you cannot choose this SL. cannot choose this SL. Biology SL – If you selected Biology HL, you cannot Biology SL – If you selected Biology HL, you cannot choose this SL.choose this SL.

PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION OF IB DIPLOMA COURSESOF IB DIPLOMA COURSES

Students need to choose Students need to choose carefully when making carefully when making final selections final selections regarding HL/SL courses regarding HL/SL courses as they as they may notmay not be be changed during summer changed during summer registration.registration.

PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION OF IB DIPLOMA COURSES OF IB DIPLOMA COURSES Spring course selection Spring course selection dictates the overall dictates the overall master schedule:master schedule: eg. Economics IB SL eg. Economics IB SL

If 20 students choose this class it will be If 20 students choose this class it will be offered.offered.

When 10 change their mind there is no When 10 change their mind there is no class to put them in ,and this course would class to put them in ,and this course would not have been offered for only 10 not have been offered for only 10 students.students.

PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR FINAL SELECTION OF IB DIPLOMA COURSESOF IB DIPLOMA COURSES

If necessary a 7 Period day If necessary a 7 Period day will be available that will will be available that will allow a student to choose allow a student to choose 1 co-curricular activity.1 co-curricular activity.

Athletics, Pep, Dance, Athletics, Pep, Dance, Publications, ASB, Band, Publications, ASB, Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music, Peer Orchestra, Vocal Music, Peer Counseling or Color Guard, Counseling or Color Guard, Health, Visual & Performing Arts, Health, Visual & Performing Arts, Civics and EconomicsCivics and Economics

SIMILARITIES OF AP AND IB

Both are rigorous programs devoted to educational experience with high performance Both are rigorous programs devoted to educational experience with high performance expectations for students and facultyexpectations for students and facultyBoth attract highly motivated students who wish to excel academicallyBoth attract highly motivated students who wish to excel academicallyBoth receive additional weight in calculating GPABoth receive additional weight in calculating GPABoth involve highly dedicated and creative teachers committed to their students, disciplines, Both involve highly dedicated and creative teachers committed to their students, disciplines, and professionand professionBoth use external assessments and evaluators to score assessmentsBoth use external assessments and evaluators to score assessmentsBoth offer extensive professional development opportunities for teachers and administratorsBoth offer extensive professional development opportunities for teachers and administratorsBoth are recognized by most US universities for consideration for college credit or advanced Both are recognized by most US universities for consideration for college credit or advanced standingstandingBoth rely on objectivity and fairness in scoring assessments, removing personality and personal Both rely on objectivity and fairness in scoring assessments, removing personality and personal influence from the assessment system. Scores are based on the quality of work evaluated influence from the assessment system. Scores are based on the quality of work evaluated against a set criteria or standards.against a set criteria or standards.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AP AND IBDIFFERENCES BETWEEN AP AND IBAdvanced Placement Program

National standard of excellenceAP consists of independent courses for students who may excel in only one or two academic disciplines College level coursesAP scores are based solely on the AP examAP exams are multiple choice and short-answer or essay examsExams are based on in-depth mastery of specific concepts within a given subjectAny student may take AP exams; IB students may take AP examsAP teachers work within their discipline; independent of other academic areasAP students form peer groups within individual classesAP recognizes high achievement on AP exams through the AP scholars program

International Baccalaureate Program

International standard of excellence2 year well-rounded program with 6 areas of study, an extended essay, TOK, and CASComprehensive curriculum at college levelIB scores are based on classroom work and IB examsIB exams are all short answer or essay examsExams are based on broad general understanding of concepts and fundamental themesOnly IB students enrolled in IB courses may take IB exams and receive IB creditIB teachers work as a team to connect curriculum across the disciplinesIB seeks to create a cohort or peer group around all academicsSuccessful IB candidates receive an IB diploma

SUMMER SCHOOLSUMMER SCHOOL Please refer to WHS website for Please refer to WHS website for

summer school information in February summer school information in February (non-tuition) and March (Dedicated to (non-tuition) and March (Dedicated to Learning/tuition) at Learning/tuition) at www.walnuths.net GLC can secure summer school class in GLC can secure summer school class in

order to complete graduation/ IB order to complete graduation/ IB Diploma requirements for IB Diploma Diploma requirements for IB Diploma students. Students will still need to students. Students will still need to sign-up through the on-line summer sign-up through the on-line summer school lottery.school lottery.

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PRE-REGISTRATION FORMSPRE-REGISTRATION FORMS Pre-registration forms are due Friday, Pre-registration forms are due Friday,

February 19.February 19. Please, see your GLC during tutorial to Please, see your GLC during tutorial to

ask questions before the due dateask questions before the due date Check on-line AP Qualification list before Check on-line AP Qualification list before

due datedue date Write legibly and include course Write legibly and include course

numbersnumbers Indicate summer school class Indicate summer school class

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