Heights High School IB

ADVANCED ACADEMICS

IB Mission and Learner ProfileInquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen-mindedCaringRisk-takersBalancedReflective

The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

DP vs CPWhat Program should I pick?DP is a two year college prep program.◦ Focus is academics◦ You have to take 6-7 IB courses each year.◦ More rigid for scheduling.

CP is a two year certificate program that combines academics with your career pathway.◦ You are required to take 3 IB courses and your career-

related course.◦ More flexibility in scheduling.

Requirements:

study six subjects from the six subject groups of the IB circle

write a maximum 4000 word extended essay

take the Theory of Knowledge course (TOK)

actively volunteer in creativity, activity, service (CAS).

Jr-SR DP Kickball game 2019

Diploma Courses Group 1: English Literature (Higher Level)

Group 3: History of the Americas (Higher Level)

Group 5: Math Applications and Interpretations (Standard Level)

Group 2: Foreign Language

German: Ab Initio SL – 3 years German SL – 4 years German HL – 4 years Spanish Ab Initio SL – 2 or 3 years Spanish SL – 3 or 4 years Spanish HL – 4 years or more

Group 4: Sciences

Biology SL – 1 year Chemistry SL – 1 year Environmental Systems SL – 1 year Computer Science SL – 2 years

Group 6: Elective

Visual Arts SL/HL Theatre SL/HL Film SL/HL Computer Science Another IB Science Psychology*

Diploma CoursesEach class has an Internal Assessment (IA).

This is graded by the IB teacher at Heights and the grades are sent in to the IBO.IAs can consist of: ◦ Presentations◦ Research ◦ Lab work◦ Investigations

Each subject has external assessments that are graded by IB examiners.

DP Core requirementsCAS stands for Creativity, Activity, and Service•18 months beginning Junior year• All the things you already do in your community: service, band, theater, sports, art car, clubs, etc.The Extended Essay (EE) is a 4,000 word research paper on a topic of your choice.You begin working on your Extended Essay in your

Junior year, with help in the Theory of Knowledge class.

Signing up friends for a CAS Project

DP Core requirements (Cont.)Theory of Knowledge (TOK) stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience• Students attempt to answer the question “How

does knowledge work, and how does it help in real life?”

How does a student earn the diploma?

Complete Extended Essay, TOK, and CAS Complete all internally assessed

work required by IB Take all six IB courses and all six

exams Achieve a cumulative score of 24 (IB

exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 7). Minimum score is 24; maximum score is 45

Advocacy teachers check computers for college application process, unless student’s parent informs us applications are complete.

ScheduleJunior1. English 2. History3. Foreign Language4. Math5. Science6. Theory of

Knowledge7. Elective (IB or

Non-IB Course)

Senior1. English2. History3. Foreign Language4. Math (IB or AP or

additional Elective)

5. Science (IB or AP or additional Elective)

6. Theory of Knowledge

7. Elective (IB or Non-IB Course)

Graduation RequirementsCourse CreditsEnglish 4Math 4

Science 4

World Geo 1World History 1

US History 1US Government 0.5

Economics 0.5Health 0.5P.E. 1LOTE 2Fine Arts 1Electives 5.5

Over the course of the two- year programmestudents will:Study 2 Diploma

CoursesTake the Personal and

Professional Skills Course Participate in Service

Learning Complete Language

Development Reflective Project (ethics

based)Continue taking

courses in their Career Related Pathway (Finance, Health Science, IT, & Transportation)

CP Core requirementsPersonal and professional skills is a class to develop attitudes, skills and strategies to be applied to personal and professional situations. Service learning: Identify and meet a need in your community.Complete the reflective project which requires you to identify, analyze, critically discuss and evaluate an ethical issue stemming from your career-related studies.Language development - 50 hours of study of another language to support your future career.

How does a student earn the CP Certificate?Complete the core requirements: PPS, Reflective Project, Service Learning and Language DevelopmentTake at least 2 IB courses and exams and score a 3 or higherComplete their Career Related Study during their junior and senior year and earn an industry certification.

ScheduleJunior1. English

(IB/AP/Academic)2. History

(IB/AP/Academic)

3. Math (IB/AP/Academic)

4. Career Pathway Course

5. Science (IB/AP/Academic)

6. Personal and Professional Skills

7. Elective

Senior1. English

(IB/AP/Academic)2. History

(IB/AP/Academic)

3. Math (IB/AP/Academic)

4. Career Pathway Course

5. Science (IB/AP/Academic)

6. Personal and Professional Skills

7. Elective

Graduation RequirementsCourse CreditsEnglish 4Math 4

Science 4

World Geo 1World History 1

US History 1US Government 0.5

Economics 0.5Health 0.5P.E. 1LOTE 2Fine Arts 1Electives 5.5

Benefits:Time Management Seminar

COLLEGE APPLICATION: Big Pic

Advanced Placement versus international Baccalaureate

Advanced Placement Both InternationalBaccalaureate

Choose specific courses of interest or strength

Weighted Credit 2 year college preparatory program

Subject Intensive Challenging Course Work Holistic Approach

More focused on a test Potential College Credit Accepted internationally

College Board MandatedCurriculum

Highly regarded by college admissions office

More emphasis on writing & personal learning

Semester – 1 year courses International Baccalaureate MandatedCurriculum1-2 year courses

Comparison of AP and IB exams

Multiple-choice questions

Teacher graded work during year

Short response

Short response or longer essay Longer essay

General Structure of exam components

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IB CELEBRATIONS!

SOURCES

http://www.ibo.org/facts/21things/index.cfm

Rice University College Readiness Workshop session conducted by Paul Sanders, IB Head of Global Recognition (PowerPoint)

http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/

http://www.ibo.org/ibna/documents/ibandap.pdf

http://www.ibo.org/recognition/resources/recognizediploma/documents/StudentPerfBrochure1.9.pdf

https://www.epiconline.org/ (Education Policy Improvement Center)