RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
www.riverviewib.com
www.ibo.org
2005
General information
•Countries IB program: 123
•US states IB program: 45
•Canadian provinces IB program: 9
©IBO 2005
IBO MISSION The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people, who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the IBO works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment. These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners, who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
101 Canadian 101 Canadian Schools in 9 Schools in 9 provincesprovinces
520 US Schools 520 US Schools in 45 Statesin 45 States
8 Schools in 8 Schools in Bermuda, Bermuda, Dominican Dominican Republic, CuraRepublic, Curaççao ao & the Bahamas& the Bahamas
Diploma Programme in North America:
629 schools
As of Jan. 20071,575 Diploma Schools in 123 countries
IB Diploma Gives Students The Chance To Soar
Program stresses the ‘whole person’
Utilizes international standards
Based on an integrated curriculum
Stresses globalism
Multiple learning styles/assessments
Broken down into pre-IB & IB
Pre-University Diploma
A student chooses subject areas, levels and central element themes based on his/her individuality
English A1
HOA
Biology
French B
Math Studies
Visual Arts
Higher Level
Higher Level
Higher Level
Standard Level
Standard Level
Standard Level
The Learner Profile
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Critical thinkers
Communicators
Risk takers
Principled
Caring
Open-minded
Well-balanced
Reflective
The Goal is the Diploma
Complete EE, TOK, and CAS
Complete all classroom work
Take all six courses and all six exams
Exams are scored on 1-7 scale
Must accumulate 24 points total on six exams
The Heart of the Diploma
Theory of Knowledge – Extended Essay – Creativity, Action,
Service - International- mindedness
Education of the “whole person” The Central ElementsExtended Essay (EE) - paper/original research
Creativity – Action – Service (CAS) – experiential learning
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – connections between subject areas/academic disciplines
Assessment
External – 2500+ examiners WorldwideModeration and StandardizationTransparency---Ongoing EvaluationInternal --- Varies From Subject to SubjectCurriculum---5-7 Years Renewal
Assessment Both Internal and External use of
established grading criteria Multiple Methods of Assessment
for each course Varied skills tested across
disciplines Balance between independent and
teacher supervised work Students maintain control over
many aspects of assessment
IB versus APExams-6 Areas
International Standards
Scores = Teachers & Worldwide Examiners
Concepts & Themes
Orals in Curriculum
Exams-Strengths
National Standards
Scores = Externally by Testing Service
Specific Course Content
Orals in Foreign Language
Teachers— Intensive 3 Day Workshop
Philosophy of Teaching IB
Methodology in Core Area
Evaluation of Students’ Work
Internal Assessment
External Assessment
Resources for Core Area
Teacher Training
*Special Subject Seminars (4 or 5 Days): -Curriculum Revisions in Core Area -Effective Research on IB Program
*Ongoing Training & Consultation: -FLIBS Roundtable Discussions -Online Curriculum Center Consultation -IB Experienced-Teacher Training (3 days) -IB School Visitations
RHS IB Goals
@87% of students who take IB exams will receive a passing grade = 4+.
@85% of seniors will receive the full IB Diploma.
We are now setting our sights on the ‘world averages’.
‘4’ IBNA FL RHS
2006 80% 84% 90%
2005 83% 85% 86%
2004 81% 85% 92%
2003 82% 85% 90%
2002 83% 86% 86%
2001 83% 84% 93%
Dipl. IBNA FL RHS
2006 75% 78% 88%
2005 78% 78% 85%
2004 76% 80% 89%
2003 76% 78% 90%
2002 78% 79% 88%
2001 75% 68% 60%
IB & College AdmissionAcademic strength of curriculum
Critical thinking skills
Trend of performance
Interview skills
External validation Extracurricular involvement
Research & writing skills
Recommendations
Accepts educational challenges
Maturity & responsibility
IB DIPLOMA RECIPIENTS AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS.
Students who complete the IB curriculum are eligible for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships, with minimum SAT/ACT scores.
IB Diploma students can expect the maximum of amount of college transfer credits available. (Most students start college as sophomores.)
IB Diploma students have a higher percentage rate of college acceptances than regular applicants.
IB graduates are documented to have higher college GPA’s than other students.
Riverview High School IB Admissions
Requirements:1. Completion of application forms
*student info page *parent info page*signed honor code *3 recommendations
2. Final grades of A or B in core classes in Grade 7 and First Semester Grade 8
Recommended:
*Stanine 8 on Grade 7 National Test
Admissions
Favorable Consideration:
*Completion of Algebra I in Grade 8 with Grade of A/B
*Completion of level one of a foreign language
Additional Criteria:
*Students may be required to take entrance examinations for various subject areas or produce other documentation
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