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EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING
OPPORTUNITIES At Oconomowoc High School
AGENDA
Aims/GoalsCurriculumBenefitsCostPreparationScheduling
GOALS: -
PREPARATION FOR
COLLEGE - COLLEGE CREDIT &
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
OHS currently offers
10 courses across
four subject areas
Advanced
Placement
COURSE CURRICULUM•Developed by a committee composed of college faculty and AP teachers throughout the US•Covers the information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course. •The Course Description for each discipline outlines the course content, describes the curricular goals of the subject, and provides sample examination questions •AP teachers have the flexibility to determine how this content is presented
THE EXAMINATIONS•Developed by committees of college and AP high school faculty• Administered each year in May •Contain a free-response section (either essay or problem solving) and a section of multiple-choice questions. •Scored on a scale 1-5 •Students who perform well (usually a 3) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing
BENEFITS
Through AP's college-level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.
AP Examinations are approximately $89.00 per course
COST
PREPARATION Take the
recommended PREP courses as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide
SCHEDULING Students may begin taking AP
courses as a freshman (AP Human Geography)Semester 1 Semester 2
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Block APrep Literature &
Composition ITC Intro to Engineering
Design
Block BSymphonic Band
Mandarin 2
Block C Prep Geometry AP Human Geography
Block D Prep Biology Broadfield PE Prep Speech
GOALS: - PREPARES
STUDENTS FOR LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
- DEVELOP INQUIRING,
KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING
YOUNG PEOPLE - EQUIPS
STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND
ATTITUDES NECESSARY FOR
SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL
COMMUNITY
OHS currently offers
15 IB courses across
six subject areas
Internationa
l
Baccalaurea
te
COURSE CURRICULUM•Developed by a committee composed of university and secondary school teachers from around the world•The curriculum and pedagogy focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language•Focus on skill development (how), evaluation and reflective learning
THE EXAMINATIONS•Developed by committees of university and secondary school faculty world-wide• Written examinations in May, which are marked by external IB examiners •Additional Assessment tasks, scored by OHS teachers and then moderated by external moderators • Mostly free-response (either essay or problem solving) •Scored on a scale 1-7•Students who perform well (usually a 4) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing
TWO OPTIONS FOR IB
•Full IB Diploma Programme
•Individual IB Courses
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME 6 IB Courses spanning at least 5 of
the 6 subject areas CORE
Commitment to developing creative, action and community service skills
Independent Research PaperTheory of Knowledge class
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME links and integrates courses to engage
candidates in a well-rounded study of languages, sciences, mathematics, and humanities, along with involvement in their community; engages students in independent research and stimulates critical reflection of knowledge and experience.
Individual IB
Courses
BENEFITS
Through IB courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.
IB is recognized as the leader in international education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme fosters the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable students to excel at the university level and beyond.
IB Courses cost approximately $255 for the first course, $110 for each additional
COST
IB Diploma Programme (6 courses and the core components) costs approximately $780
PREPARATION Take the
recommended PREP courses as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide
SCHEDULING Students may begin taking IB
courses in their junior year
Semester 1 Semester 2
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Block A
IB History of the Americas HL I
Block B IB German SL I
IB English HL I
Block C IB Chemistry HL I
Block D IB Math SL IB Theory of Knowledge I
AP OR IB? Colleges report no preference when
considering IB or AP courses Credit is awarded based on the
curriculum and how closely it correlates to the course offered at the university
Colleges set IB Diploma holders apart in the admissions process and often award additional credit for students who successfully complete the IB Diploma
COMPARISON
Which one is better? Which one is better for
me?
AP Focus on college
course content National curriculum One final examination Fewer topics – more
depth
IB Process & Skill based
application focus International
curriculum Multi-faceted
assessment model More topics – more
breadth
GOALS: - PROVIDES
STUDENTS WITH A FOUNDATION AND PROVEN
PATH TO POST-SECONDARY
TRAINING AND CAREER SUCCESS IN STEM-RELATED
FIELDS
OHS currently offers
5 courses for
Pathway to
Engineering
Project
Lead the
Way
COURSE CURRICULUM•Collaboratively developed and updated by subject matter experts – including teachers, university educators, engineering professionals, and school administrators.•PLTW’s hands-on, Activities-, Project-, Problem-Based comprehensive curriculum is aligned with relevant national standards•Emphasize critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving.
THE EXAMINATIONS•Written final examinations at the end of each course, scored by OHS teachers using the PLTW grading criteria but the OHS grading scale.•Students who perform well (earn a B or better) may receive college credit and/or advanced standing
•A comprehensive curriculum package• Opportunity for students to make the critical connections between STEM principles and solving the real challenges in our communities and the world.
BENEFITS
Through PLTW courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission process, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.
COST There are very few cost associated
with the PLTW program ($10 lab fees)
PREPARATION Take the
recommended course sequencing as outlined in the OHS Program Planning Guide
SCHEDULING Students may begin taking PLTW
courses in grade 9Semester 1 Semester 2
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Block A
Block B
TC Introduction to Engineering Design
Block C
Block DTC Introduction to Engineering Design
TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT (TC) Allows students to take a technical college course
while in high school. The course uses the technical college’s curriculum and textbooks while being taught by a high school teacher. A student may earn both high school and technical college credit if they meet all the course competencies and earn a “C” or better in the course according to the Technical College Grading System.
Possible to earn technical college credit at no charge while in high school.
Students may take TC credits anytime during their high school career.
IB-PLTW CAREER CERTIFICATE
This course of study allows students to experience a specially designed PLTW core while recognizing IB values and the needs of pre-engineering students
IB AND PLTW -THREE CORE STRANDS A community and service program – this
emphasises partnership and the principles of service learning
An approaches to learning course – this emphasises the development of transferrable skills
A reflective project - based on exploring the ethical dimensions associated with an issue related to the student’s career-related studies
BEN
EFIT
S O
F I
BC
C
A convergence of knowledge acquisition and skill development
It is a framework that emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking
It engages students in application through project development and stimulates critical reflection of knowledge and experience
Preparation for college College Credit
WEIGHTED GRADES???? All AP, IB, PLTW and TC courses are
weighted.
Improves a student’s GPA and class rank
PRIORITY SCHEDULING PROCESS
Current Freshmen considering the full IB Diploma or the IB- PLTW Career certificate
After creating a scheduling template (with parent signature), meet with Mrs. Schultz to finalize your sophomore schedule
Meetings must take place between April 8 - 12