EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

OF AN IB EDUCATION.

A program of world-renowned relevance and rigor, right here. Welcome to the IB Diploma Program at Oakland High School.

Questions we aim to answer:

What is the IB Diploma Program?

What makes the IB curriculum unique?

What does the IB program at Oakland look

like & why are we successful?

Who is IB for & how do you apply?

So what exactly is IB?

“... The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit foundation,

motivated by its mission to create a better world through education”

What is an IB education?

Learner-Centered Model (Inquiry, Action,

Reflection)

Effective approaches to teaching & learning

Works within global contexts

Explores significant content

...The International Baccalaureate aims to develop

inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people

who help to create a better and more peaceful world

through intercultural understanding and respect...

Why is IB unique?

Rigorous academic & personal standards.

Internationally recognized/accredited.

Encourages increased academic capacity &

personal growth.

Raises the standards for students AND teachers

within a community of learners.

Prepares for living & working in an

increasingly complex, highly interconnected

world.

The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

As IB learners we strive to be:

inquirers

knowledgeable

thinkers

communicators

principled

open-minded

caring

risk-takers

balanced

reflective

IB learner profile

1 course from each of 6 Subject Groups

Literature, Language, Individuals & Societies,

Sciences, Mathematics, & Arts/Electives

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Extended Essay: approximately 4,000 words

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS): authentic assessment

Diploma Requirements

6 Exams, 6 Areas

International Standards

Scored by Teachers &

Worldwide Examiners

Concepts & Themes

Orals in Curriculum

VERSUS

Exams in ‘strengths’

National Standards

Scored Externally by

Testing Service

Specific Course Content

Orals in Foreign

Language

IB & Dual Enrollment

Internationally

Accredited

Articulated through

ALL colleges

Can earn up to 45

credits with one IB

diploma

Articulated through

agreeing universities

Only the first 12

credits are free

IB Dual Enrollment

Sample schedule(IB Preparatory Classes)

9th

AP Human Geography

Integrated Math 2 AH

Biology 1 AH

Concert Choir

English 1 AH

Spanish 1 H

Sport/Band Elective

AH: Advanced Honors

10th

AP US History

Chemistry I AH

Chamber Choir

Integrated Math 3 AH

English 2 AH

Sport/Band Elective

Spanish 2 H

Sample Schedule

(IB Diploma Candidate)

11th

IB Biology HL

IB English HL

IB Math SL

IB History HL

IB Spanish SL

Sport

Elective/IB Music SL

TOK

12th

IB Biology HL

IB English HL

IB Math SL

IB History HL

IB Spanish SL

Sport

Elective/IB Music SL

TOK (S1) / Personal

Finance (S2)

OHS Student’s earned credits for college

English 1, 2 – IB English

Calculus 1- IB Math

Intro. Computer Science – IB Computer Science

Natural Science 1, 2 – IB Chemistry

Electives (3 courses) – AP Statistics, IB Spanish, IB Math

General History – AP US History

Social Science – AP Human Geography, IB Psychology

TOTAL: 35 College Credits

Our Class of 2018

11th and 12th Grade Diploma Candidates

ACT Average of 30.4 – Highest in the county

Over $4.5 million in College Scholarships

20 in-depth community service projects

Over 1000 college credits awarded

“Oh, the places you’ll go!”

How much does this program cost?

IB Diploma Program, associated student fees:

$182 registration fee

$119 test fee (per test)

*The full Diploma Program will cost candidates a total of

$896.

Tuition is $15,713 per year at University of Tennessee.

Who is eligible to take part in the IB

program?

Successful students:

1) have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their 5 core

subjects, and

2) score at or above the 80th percentile in two

reporting areas of the most recent TNReady exam

or other national standardized exam.

*Out of zone students must meet these entrance

requirements to obtain a zone waiver.

Application Process

Submit application.

Accepted?

Zoned Oakland & Attending feeder school?

Counselors will come to you to register.

Not attending feeder school but zoned for Oakland?

Complete Zone Waiver

Accepted and out of zone?

Take letter and ZW to zoned high school. Then, take letter and ZW to OHS.

Register for 2019-2020

Call OHS Guidance Office to schedule an appointment to register.

Important Information

Priority Application Deadline – February 15 Currently available on the OHS-IB website

Final Application Deadline – March 15

*ZONE WAIVERS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY 1ST

Freshman Orientation – March 7th at 6:00pm

Questions? Need more information? Set up an

individual meeting?

IB Coordinator, Ann Borombozin

borombozina@rcschools.net

Before you leave…

Questions about application? Enrollment?

Join us in the cafeteria to learn more and speak to

current teachers and students.