Entering the International Baccalaureate

Program

Beth Hughes Kimberly Thaggard DHS IB Coordinators

A Day B Day 1st Block (55 min.)

2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5th Block (55 min.)

90 Minutes Blocks

Number Conversions Pre-AP/Pre-DP IB/AP/College

Standard Level Classes

A=5.0 B=4.0 C=3.0

F=Zero

A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0

F=Zero Who will be Valedictorian?

Salutatorian?

GPA…GPA…GPA

What Counts??? English 1-4 4 Years of High

School Math World Geography,

World History, American History,

Government, Economics

Biology Chemistry

Physics Science Elective

2 Best years of 2nd Language

GPA…GPA…GPA

Top 10%? Try top 7%

Why is IB a wise choice?

Universities recognize IB students because they are: Knowledgeable Principled Highly motivated Caring Inquirers

Middle Years Program—10th grade Personal Project

Diploma Program—11th and 12th grade

group 6

Experimental Sciences

•Biology HL & SL •Environmental Systems & Societies SL •Computer Science HL and SL

Theory of Knowledge

Electives •Visual Art HL/SL

•Dance HL

•Music SL

•Film SL/HL

group 1

Language A1 •English HL

Extended Essay

group 3

group 5

group 2 Second Language

• Spanish SL •Spanish ab initio

•French SL •German SL •Latin SL

Creativity, Action,

Service

Individuals and Societies

•20th Century World Topics: Americas HL

Mathematics •Mathematics SL

•Math Studies SL

group 4

•Environmental Systems and Societies SL

4x4 Courses State Requirements Recommended Graduation Plan

English 1 Language 1 Alg. 1 or 2 or Geometry PE/PE

World Geography Fine Art Biology Choice Elective

Freshmen should take…

4x4 Courses Other Options

PRE-AP English 1 Summer Homework Most important for writing skills!

PRE-AP Alg. 1 PRE-AP Geometry Geometry

Alg. 2 or Pre-AP Alg. 2

PRE-AP World Geography

Pre-AP Biology And…Pre-AP Chemistry

Smart Freshmen should take…

State Requirements Other Options

Spanish, French, German, Latin

Spanish 2 Pre-AP (if Spanish 1 in M.S.) All other Level 1 classes are regular.

ASL—Not IB

PE/PE Any athletic sport, cheerleading, ROTC, Partners in PE, Marching

Band, Waivers, Drill Team

Fine Art Art 1, Pre-AP Art 1, Theater Arts, Floral Design, Band, Orchestra,

Choir, Dance

Choice Elective Intro to Health Science; Law; BIM; etc.

Smart Freshmen should take…

Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2

1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL

2 Q World Geography Q World

History IB History US credit

20th Century World

Topics: Americas HL

3 Algebra 1 Geometry Q Algebra 2 IB Math Studies

4 Biology Chemistry Physics IB Enviro. S & S SL

5 Spanish 1 QSpanish 2 IB Spanish 3 SL IB Spanish 4 SL

6 Art 1 (FA) Art 2 IB Art HL IB Art HL

7 Choice

Elective Speech/Econ

CAS/EE/ IB

TOK IB TOK /Exam

Prep

8 PE/PE

Open

Open Open

REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course

4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.

Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal: Art student Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan

4

X

4

Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP

Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2

1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL

2 Q World Geography Q World

History IB History US credit

20th Century World

Topics: Americas HL

3 Geometry Q Algebra 2 Q Pre-Cal IB Math SL

4 Biology Chemistry Physics IB Env. S & S SL

5 German1 German 2 IB German 3 SL IB German 4 SL

6 Art 1 (FA) Computer Science

Pre-AP 1 IB Computer

Science SL IB Computer

Science HL

7 Choice

Elective Speech/Econ

CAS/EE/ IB

TOK IB TOK /Exam

Prep

8 PE/PE

Open

AP Statistics Open

REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course

4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.

Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal: Computer Science Student Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan

4

X

4

Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP

Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2

1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL

2 Q World Geography Q World

History IB History US credit

20th Century World

Topics: Americas HL

3 Geometry Q Algebra 2 Q Pre-Cal IB Math SL

4 Biology Chemistry IB Biology HL IB Biology HL

5 Latin1 Latin 2 IB Latin 3 SL IB Latin 4 SL

6 Art 1 (FA) Physics AP Statistics Film SL or

IB Enviro. S &S SL

7 Choice Elective

Speech/Econ CAS/EE/ IB TOK

IB TOK /Exam Prep

8 PE/PE

Open

Open Open

REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course

4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.

Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal Math and Science Student Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan

4

X

4

Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP

Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2

1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL

2 Q World Geography Q World

History IB History US credit

20th Century World

Topics: Americas HL

3 Algebra 1 Geometry Q Algebra 2 IB Math Studies

4 Chemistry Biology Physics IB Enviro. S & S SL

5 French 1 Q French 2 IB French 3 SL IB French 4 SL

6 Music (FA) Music IB Film HL IB Film HL

7 Choice Elective

Speech/Econ CAS/EE/ TOK IB TOK /

8 PE/PE

Open

Music Music

REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course

4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.

Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal Music Student Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan

4

X

4

Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP

Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2

1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL

2 Q World Geography Q World

History US History Gov/Econ

3 Algebra 1 Geometry Q Algebra 2 IB Math Studies

4 Biology Chemistry IB Biology HL

IB Biology HL

5 German 1 Q German 2 IB German 3 SL IB German 4 SL

6 Dance 1 (FA) Dance 2 IB Dance 3 HL IB Dance 4 HL

7 Choice Elective Physics CAS/EE/ IB TOK IB TOK /Exam

Prep

8 PE/PE

Speech/Econ IB Enviro. S & S SL Open

REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course

4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.

Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal: Dance & Science Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan

4

X

4

Summer __________ Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP

Per Grade 9 1 2 Grade 10 1 2 Grade 11 1 2 Grade 12 1 2

1 Q English 1 Q English 2 IB English 3 HL IB English 4 HL

2 Q World Geography Q World

History IB History US credit

20th Century World

Topics: Americas HL

3 Algebra 1 Geometry Q Algebra 2 IB Math Studies

4 Chemistry Biology IB Biology HL IB Biology

HL

5 Q Spanish 2 Q Spanish 3 IB Spanish 4 SL IB Film SL

6 Fine Arts Physics Choice Choice

7 Choice Elective Speech/Econ CAS/EE/ IB

TOK IB TOK /Exam Prep

8 Sports Sports Sports Sports

REQUIRED ELECTIVES: ♦Comm. App.- .5 Credit ♦Fine Art 1.0 Credit ♦PE 1 Credit (or Waiver) ♦ Exam Prep and CAS/EE-Local Credit ♦ Purple Identifies IB Course

4 YEAR PLAN meeting TEXAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Credit for Acceleration can be earned by Credit by Exam, Correspondence Courses, Charter Schools, Summer School, & Dual Credit.

Name________________________________ ID# ________________ Career Goal : Sports & Science Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan

4

X

4

Summer: Speech, Gov/Econ

Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP

Explore the IB web: www.dentonisd.org/dhsIB

Request a parent/student appointment with Mrs. Thaggard or Mrs. Hughes if you would like 1:1 4-year planning assistance.

Apply for a transfer to DHS for the IB program. Applications are available at a link on the IB website.

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