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IB Diploma Program
Course Selection
All North Hills Students
are IB students. • IB Continuum School
• PYP (K-5) Exhibition
• MYP (6-10) Personal Project
• 11-12 Extended Essay
CAS
Theory of Knowledge
All North Hills Students
have the option to pursue
the IB Diploma
Must fulfill IB Diploma Requirements:
• CAS, TOK, EE
• 6 IBDP Courses (3 HL, 3 SL)
What is the International
Baccalaureate Diploma?
Pre-university diploma in addition to
NHP Diploma
Utilizes international standards
Based on an integrated curriculum
0.5% of Texas students take IB exams+
+Source TEA Report on AP & IB Exam results, 2009-2010
The IB Diploma Is NOT a
replacement for the North Hills
Diploma.
Grades in NHP IB classes are not based
upon grades on IB exams (though NHP
grades should corollate with student
preparedness for IB exams).
It is possible to get the NHP Diploma but
not the IB Diploma (and vice-versa).
North Hills IB Diplomas 2005-2011 NHP IB Diploma pass rate—93%
Class of 2011 NHP IB Diploma pass rate—95%
Worldwide IB Diploma pass rate—79%*
Texas IB Diploma pass rate—67%*
2005-2011—36% of NHP graduates have received the IB Diploma
Class of 2011—43% of senior class received the IB Diploma
NHP 2011-2012—40 senior Diploma Candidates and 58 junior Anticipated Candidates
*Source—January 2010 IB Fact Sheet: Texas
North Hills students take both
AP and IB courses.
Courses such as AP World History can
be taken in 10th grade.
IB Diploma courses begin in 11th grade,
with the IB exam being taken in May
of the 12th grade year.
AP courses often integrated with IB
courses during the 11th grade year, with
students taking the AP exam in May of
the 11th grade year.
AP Compared to IB
Both AP & IB
Offer courses widely accepted for college
credit.
Provide educational rigor and quality that
helps prepare students for college.
Are assessed externally, AP by the College
Board and ETS, IB by the International
Baccalaureate Organization.
(AP fees ~$90 per exam, IB fees ~$125 per exam)
IB differs from AP
Theory of Knowledge provides connections.
Extended Essay requires independent research.
CAS ensures well-roundedness.
Assessments reflect those typically used in
colleges to a greater degree than AP assessments
IB provides a whole, integrated curriculum.
IB Diploma
Requirements
IB CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
IB Diploma Requirements
Complete Central Elements (TOK, CAS, EE)
Take Three Higher Level and Three Standard Level
Courses
One Course (HL or SL) From Each Subject Group
Each course two years in length, except in some cases
students can choose to take one SL course in a single year.
At North Hills the first year of IB courses are often
integrated with AP courses.
Scheduling for the
IB Diploma Program
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Language Arts-8 English I English II IB English HL1 (AP Eng. Lang) IB English HL2 (English IV)
Note: English Standard Level (SL) is an option only if recommended by the IB English teacher and the student is strong in three other HL courses. A student taking English SL would
complete the same coursework as English HL students, but would take a somewhat less rigorous IB exam.
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 2: Language B
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
FRENCH
French I French II French III
IB French HL1 (IB French IV) IB French HL2
IB French SL 1 (IB French IV) IB French SL2
N/A French I French II IB French SL1 (French III
Honors*) IB French SL2
N/A N/A N/A IB French ab initio 1 (French I) IB French ab initio 2
(French II or French III)
SPANISH
Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III
IB Spanish HL1 (IB Span IV) IB Spanish HL2
IB Spanish SL1
(IB Spanish IV) IB Spanish SL2
N/A Spanish I Spanish II IB Spanish SL1
(Spanish III) IB Spanish SL2
N/A N/A N/A IB Spanish ab inito 1
(Spanish I)
IB Spanish ab initio 2
(Spanish II or Spanish III)
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 2: Language B 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
FRENCH
French I French II French III
IB French HL1 (IB French IV) IB French HL2
IB French SL 1 (IB French IV) IB French SL2
N/A French I French II IB French SL1 (French III
Honors*) IB French SL2
N/A N/A N/A IB French ab initio 1 (French I) IB French ab initio 2
(French II or French III)
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3 IB History HL2 HL
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 3: Individuals and Societies
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
HISTORY
US History 8 Global Studies
AP World History IB History HL1: Americas
(AP US History)
IB History HL2:
20th Century World Topics &
History of Americas World History
AP World History IB History SL1: AP US History IB History SL: 20th Century World
Topics World History IB History SL1: US History
Note: Although IB History Standard Level is an option, it is not recommended due to state of Texas graduation requirements. From 2005-2011, almost all North Hills IB Diploma
candidates have taken History at Higher Level, with an extremely high rate of success overall (99% scoring 4 or higher on IB exam).
PSYCHOLOGY
N/A N/A N/A IB Psychology SL1
(AP Psychology)
IB Psychology SL2
Note: Because of state of Texas graduation requirements, it is not recommended that IB Psychology be taken in place of IB History. Instead it is taken as a Group 6 elective.
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 4: Experimental Sciences
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
CORE SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Science 8 Biology I Chemistry I Physics I N/A
Note: All North Hills Preparatory students must take the core science curriculum shown above, in addition to any IB Diploma experimental science coursework they undergo.
BIOLOGY
Core
IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology)
&
Core Physics I
IB Biology HL2
Note: Students taking IB Biology must take the core Physics requirement as well their junior year. This will fill the eighth period.
Note: Students wishing to sit for the IB Biology SL exam would undergo the same coursework the junior and senior year as those sitting for the HL exam, but the exam itself is somewhat
less rigorous.
CHEMISTRY
Core
IB Chemistry HL1
(AP Chemistry)
&
Core Physics I
IB Chemistry HL2
Note: Students taking IB Chemistry must take the core Physics requirement as well their junior year. This will fill the eighth period.
Note: Students wishing to sit for the IB Chemistry SL exam would undergo the same coursework the junior and senior year as those sitting for the HL exam, but the exam itself is
somewhat less rigorous.
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
Core Core Physics I IB Environmental Systems SL
Note: IB Environmental Systems is one of the few IB Diploma courses offered at North Hills where preparatory coursework is not required during the junior year. This enables students to
take the core Physics requirement the junior year, leaving the eighth period free for a study hall or an elective course.
PHYSICS
Core IB Physics SL1
(Physics I) IB Physics SL2
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3 IB History HL2 HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL2 HL
Group 5
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology) HL
Group 5
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Physics I
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 4: Experimental Sciences
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
CORE SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Science 8 Biology I Chemistry I Physics I N/A
Note: All North Hills Preparatory students must take the core science curriculum shown above, in addition to any IB Diploma experimental science coursework they undergo.
BIOLOGY
Core
IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology)
&
Core Physics I
IB Biology HL2
Note: Students taking IB Biology must take the core Physics requirement as well their junior year. This will fill the eighth period.
Note: Students wishing to sit for the IB Biology SL exam would undergo the same coursework the junior and senior year as those sitting for the HL exam, but the exam itself is somewhat
less rigorous.
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 5: Mathematics
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
MATHEMATICAL STUDIES
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II
IB Math Studies SL1
(AP Statistics) IB Math Studies SL2
IB Math Studies SL1
(Pre-Calculus)
IB Math Studies SL2
(requires IB Coord Approval) AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus
Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry & Algebra II
taken concurrently
IB Math Studies SL1
(AP Statistics) IB Math Studies SL2
IB Math Studies SL1
(Pre-Calculus)
IB Math Studies SL2
(requires IB Coord Approval) AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus
Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry IB Math Studies SL1
(Algebra II*) IB Math Studies SL2
Note: Though, like all IB courses, IB Mathematical Studies is rigorous, it is the least challenging of the IB mathematics courses. IB Mathematical Studies SL is for students who may not choose to pursue a career in mathematics or the
experimental sciences. Its course of study emphasizes the application of mathematics in everyday situations. Mathematical concepts examined include probability and statistics, families of functions, sets and logic, geometry and trigonometry,
introductory differential calculus, and financial mathematics.
*Algebra II is the minimum pre-requisite for IB Math Studies SL. Students who have taken AP Statistics or Pre-Calculus will be best prepared for IB Math Studies, but students who have taken only Algebra II can be successful in Math Studies
SL2 if they are diligent. With IB Coordinator approval, students who have taken Algebra II can take IB Math Studies SL2 during the junior year.
MATHEMATICS SL
Geometry Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus IB Math SL1
(AP Calculus AB) IB Mathematics SL2
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II IB Math SL1
(Pre-Calculus)
Note: IB Mathematics SL is designed for students with a sound and advanced math background. IB Mathematics SL prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid foundation in mathematics. Examples of courses requiring
such a background include experimental sciences such as chemistry, social sciences such as economics and psychology, and courses in finance and business administration. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular
functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are similar to those in Math Studies SL, but are explored with much greater depth and rigor in Math SL.
MATHEMATICS HL
Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus
IB Math HL1
(AP Calculus BC) IB Mathematics HL2
IB Math HL1
(AP Calculus AB)
Note: IB Mathematics HL is the most rigorous mathematics course offered at North Hills, and should only be pursued by those with an extremely sound mathematical foundation and great facility for and interest in the subject of mathematics. This
course prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid foundation in mathematics, and often IB Math HL students specialize in mathematics at the university level, either as their major or as a component of areas of study such
as physics, engineering, or technology. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are
similar to those in Math SL, but are explored with greater depth and rigor. In addition, students delve further into the topic of differential series and equations for the Math HL option syllabus requirement.
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3 IB History HL2 HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL2 HL
Group 5 IB Mathematics SL2 SL
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology) HL
Group 5 IB Math SL1 (Pre-Calculus) SL
Group 6
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Physics I
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 5: Mathematics
MATHEMATICS SL
Algebra II Honors Pre-Calculus IB Math SL1
(AP Calculus AB) IB Mathematics SL2
Geometry Algebra II IB Math SL1
(Pre-Calculus)
Note: IB Mathematics SL is designed for students with a sound and advanced math background. IB Mathematics SL prepares students for a university course of study that requires a solid
foundation in mathematics. Examples of courses requiring such a background include experimental sciences such as chemistry, social sciences such as economics and psychology, and
courses in finance and business administration. Mathematical concepts explored include functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and
probability, and differential and integral calculus. These topics are similar to those in Math Studies SL, but are explored with much greater depth and rigor in Math SL.
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3 IB History HL2 HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL2 HL
Group 5 IB Mathematics SL2 SL
Group 6 IB Theatre Arts SL2 (Theatre III) SL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology) HL
Group 5 IB Math SL1 (Pre-Calculus) SL
Group 6 IB Theatre Arts SL1 (Theatre III) SL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Physics I
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
GROUP 1 : Language A
GROUP 6: Fine Arts and Electives
8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
THEATRE ARTS
N/A Theatre Arts I Theatre Arts II IB Theatre Arts HL1 IB Theatre Arts HL2
N/A N/A Theatre Arts I IB Theatre Arts SL1
(Theatre Arts II)
IB Theatre Arts SL2
VISUAL ARTS
N/A Art I Art II IB Art HL1
(Art III) IB Visual Art HL2
N/A N/A Art I IB Visual Arts SL1
(Art II) IB Visual Art SL2
Other Scheduling Options
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3 IB History HL2 HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL2 HL
Group 5 IB Mathematics SL2 SL
Group 6 IB Psychology SL2 SL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology) HL
Group 5 IB Math SL1 (Pre-Calculus) SL
Group 6 IB Psychology SL1 (AP Psych) SL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Physics I
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3 IB History HL2 HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL2 HL
Group 5 IB Mathematics SL2 SL
Group 6 IB Physics SL2 SL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Study Hall
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology) HL
Group 5 IB Math SL1 (Pre-Calculus) SL
Group 6 IB Physics SL1 (Physics 1) SL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Study Hall
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3 IB History HL2 HL
Group 4 IB Environmental Systems SL SL
Group 5 IB Mathematics SL2 SL
Group 6 IB Theatre HL2 HL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL
Group 4 Study Hall
Group 5 IB Math SL1 (Pre-Calculus) SL
Group 6 IB Theatre HL1 (Theatre III) HL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Physics I
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL2 HL
Group 2 IB French SL2 SL
Group 3 IB History HL2 HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL2 HL
Group 5 IB Mathematics SL2 SL
Group 6 IB Environmental Systems SL SL
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Study Hall
Course HL/
SL
Group 1 IB English HL1 (AP English Lang) HL
Group 2 IB French SL1 (IB French IV) SL
Group 3 IB History HL1 (AP US History) HL
Group 4 IB Biology HL1 (AP Biology) HL
Group 5 IB Math SL1 (Pre-Calculus) SL
Group 6 Study Hall
Other US Government / Theory of Knowledge N/A
Other Physics I
Year 1 (Junior) Year 2 (Senior)
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North Hills
Preparatory
IB DP Coordinator
Charles Ryder
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