Welcome toInternational Baccalaureate

HIGH SCHOOL

What makes a 21st Century Learner?

5 Skills for Thriving in Today’s World

Curiosity

IB Encourages Critical Thinking

CreativityUnique perspective to connect ideas in new

ways that will differentiate you

InitiativeIntuition ―Judgement ―Discernment

IB encourages you to become a confident and independent learner

Multi-disciplinary ThinkingSubjects are not taught in isolation

Theory of

Knowledge (ToK) classes encourage

you to make connections

between subjects. It is designed to help students question

and understand how they know

what they know.

Empathy

Sensing what others are feeling and thinking is at the core of our ability to communicate, work together and

be a part of our ever-changing world

Service trip to Belize

IB Students…Are global problem solvers

IB IB at SHEP

Respected Since 1968 Since 1980

Fair Criterion-based Aligns with the AB curriculum

Focused Subjects are studied at a greater depth

Flexible Allows students to specialize

Portable Accepted by major universitiesworld-wide

• IB creates Academic Opportunity• IB offers Academic breadth and depth

• IB Diploma Students take3 Courses at a Higher Level and 3 at Standard

Level

Higher Level Courses• English Literature• Chinese• History • Biology• Visual Arts

Standard Level Courses• French, Chinese,

*Spanish• Math• Chemistry• Physics• Visual Arts, Music

*Offered as beginner

The IB program emphasizes Process Skills

Studies in Language and Literature and Language Acquisition

• Written Exams• Higher Level Essay• Oral Exams and Presentations Individuals and Society

• Exams• Historical Investigation

Sciences

• Exams• Internal Assessment and Labs

Mathematics

• Exams• Math Exploration The Arts and Music

• Listening Exam• Written Paper • Performances

Visual Arts

• Art Exhibition• Investigation Workbook

Yes… a bit more because you need more time to develop the skills for which IB is famous.

This is excellent preparation for anything the future holds.

Alumni consistently say that the extra learning paid off in a huge way in University.

Go to university with as much education as you can get!

Will there be more work in IB?

In grade 10, all assessments go towards the Alberta course mark.

In grade 11 & 12, most assessments go toward the Alberta course mark.

The final IB grade is assessed by IB Internal Assessment projects and performances as well

as final exams.

How will I be assessed?

IB Graduates are Globally Minded

• Language classes encourage an international mindset, key for increasingly globalized societies.

Ross Sheppard Offers 3 IB Languages

FrenchSL

Mandarinab initio, SL, HL

Spanishab initio

Do I have what it takes to take IB at Shep?

Ask yourself… AM I?• Naturally curious• Hard working• A Strong

Communicator• An Independent

thinker• Achieving minimum

75% in my core Grade 9 subjects

What will my timetable look like?In grade 10, your schedule will be very similar to those in

regular courses…

Except that grade 10 students will take both Math 10C and Math 20 -1

University RecognitionMost universities realize that students who graduate with an IB Diploma, are

more likely to experience success in University courses.

Many offer special benefits for IB Diploma students:• Advanced university credit or placement• Scholarship opportunities • Student advisors • Dual admission • Early final admission offer for Full Diploma

Students

Universities recognize the skills IB students have developed.

Biology (HL) → BIOL 107 (★6)English A: Language and Literature (HL) → C LIT 100-level (★6)

French A or B (SL) → FREN 100-level (★6)History (HL) → HIST 100-level (★3)

Mandarin → CHINA 101 (★3)Physics (SL)→ PHYS 124 (★3)

Visual Arts (HL) → ART 100 & 134 (★6)

IB Result % equivalent

7 98

6 90

5 82

4 73

3 55

1-2 Not accepted

Scholastic Awards Stats – U of A

2016 Scholastic Distinction

Curriculum Number of Winners

Number of Applicants

%of applicantswho won

IB 5 35 14.23%

Non-Enriched 65 520 12.5%

Award Values: $7,500-$50,000

2016 Leadership

IB 11 31 35.48%

Non-Enriched 89 424 20.9%

Award Values: $1,750-$20,000

• Take good study habits and strong time and self management to further education and the working

world

DP Students have proven time and self management skills

Shep IB Students get…

• Amazing cross curricular exploration

• Great university preparation

• Time management skills

• Fabulous scholarship opportunities

• Classes in a cohort

• An IB community of students and teachers

• IB ski trip • Science labs, lectures &

research and at the U of A • Special lunches and celebration

dinner for IB Diploma Students• Alberta IB student conferences• ToK field trips

Special Events for IB students

Student Perspectives on IB

• Lauren Chen(grade 10 Full Pre IB)

• Eman Shayeb(grade 11 Full IB DP)

• Makenzie Hayne (grade 12 Full IB DP)

• Steven Vuong(DP Grad 2019)

• Brianna Tolsma(DP Grad 2019)

District Enrolment Guidelines

• If you would like to attend a school that is outside of your catchment, be sure you register before April 15, 2020. Plan for an alternate choice if you are not registering at your designated school.

• IB at Shep does not require a separate application form. We recommend grades of 75% or higher in all core grade 9 subjects.

21 Century Learners

…who address global challenges

• Climate change

• Population growth

• International leadership

• Water scarcity• Global financial system• Peaceful nation-building

• Peaceful nation-building• Biodiversity & Deforestation• Sustainable development

• Freedom of expression• Digital divide• Poverty• Support for art & culture

An international education is more important than ever!

… who enjoy• Being part of a community of learners

• Excellent classmates & excellent teachers• Participating in a challenging, exciting & enriched

program• Knowing that you are making a difference

• Being part of Shep’s “IB family”• Ross Sheppard’s highest level academic program

Special Thanks to…Volunteers: Kenny Moc, Patrick Harvey, Jana Abazahar, JingyiChen, Eric au, Sabrina Liao, Carly Chiew, Melisa Ly, Ranae Ferinas, Vienna Chen, Dara London, Michaela Kavalko, Carmen Yap, SelinMaleki, Muhanned Al-Bachachi, Isaac Friesen, Adrien Lam, Abby Michaud, Bonan Luan, Lauren ChenSpeakers: Lauren Chen, Eman Shayeb, Makenzie Hayne, Steven Vuong, Brianna TolsmaPianists: Jasen HuangCover Design : Yuyang Yan (Grad 2018)Booklet Production: Mrs. Waldie/Toni WebsterTeachers: Mr. Lund, Mr. Johnston, Ms. Macdonald, Ms McIntyre, Mr. Thorne, Ms. Zoeller, Ms. Degenhardt, Mr. Piotrkowski, Mr. Gartke, Mr. Klassen, Mrs. Cannon, Mr. Hofstede, Mrs. Li Mitra, Ms. Sordo, Mrs. Swanson, Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Case, Mr. Paultisch, Mrs. Ingram-Dabgotra, Mrs. White

International Baccalaureateat Ross Sheppard School Opens the World to You!

Contact: Christine McGowan, IB Coordinator Christine.McGowan@epsb.ca

780-448-5000 ext. 1304

Ross Sheppard has been an IB World School Since 1980