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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.
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
Before you leave…
Questions about application? Enrollment?
Join us in the cafeteria to learn more and speak to
current teachers and students.
