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© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Diploma Program

Westdale Secondary School

Program Information 2012-2013 Prospective Student Seminar


The History of IB and IB in Ontario

-The International Baccalaureate was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation.

There are more than 969,000 IB students at 3,290 schools in

141 countries. -Origins with private school and Independent State Schools -Now 1800 Diploma Schools Worldwide -Ontario and Florida are the largest IB growth regions in the

world -52 DP schools in Ontario, 141 in Canada -IB Diploma Pass Rates for Canada 91%, World Average

79% (2007)


Organization: What is the IB mission?The IB is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student.

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


Programmes : What is the Learner Profile?It’s the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective


Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.

three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).

three subjects at standard level(150 hours each).

all three parts of the core.

The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.

Students study concurrently:


IB courses cover 2 or 3 semesters, OSSD credits are awarded for EACH semester within the parts of the course

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IB Course HL=3 Sem. SL=2 Sem.

OSSD equivalent

English HL /SL ENG3U, ENG4U, ETS 4U

Math HL/SL MDM 4U, MHF 4U, MCV 4U

Chemistry HL/SL SCH 3U, SCH 4U, SNC4M

Biology HL/SL SBI 3U, SBI 4U, PSE4U

Art HL/SL AVI 3M, AVI 4M, AWD4M

French B SL FSF3U, FSF4U,OR FIF 3U, FIF 4U

Geography HL/SL CGF 3M, CGW 4U, CGR4M

History HL/SL CHW 3M, CHY 4U, IDC4U

TOK HZT 4U


The Core: Non-Classroom Components of the Diploma

There are three core requirements

All three components must be completed by students to earn the Diploma and students can earn up to 3 Bonus Points towards their Diploma.

Theory of Knowledge

Extended Essay

Creativity, Action and Service

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The extended essay (EE):

4,000 words

Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest

Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university

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Creativity, action and service

(CAS):

Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service

Education outside the classroom

Development of the learner profile

150 Hours Guideline

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Theory of knowledge:

Interdisciplinary

Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines ‘ How do we know what we know?’

Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

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Who is it for and what are the benefits to my child?

Two Diplomas! OSSD and IB University Preparation Program

• Studies have been and are being published of the success rates of IB Students once they enter University

Internationally Written Curriculum• Students will be exposed to curriculum that connects them to

a Global Education Transferable to 130 Countries and University Acceptance

• Internationally recognized and widely thought of as a quality controlled and dynamic curriculum (not just for students who plan to go Out of Province for University)

Transfer Credit• Students can apply for University credit based on their results

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Westdale PreBacc : Preparing for the Rigours of the Diploma

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• What is PreBacc?

• PreBacc programming includes Grade 9 Math, Science, English, Grade 10 Math, Science and English, and Grade 11 Math (note: Grade 11 Level Ontario Math is required for students who wish to pursue IB Standard/Higher Level Math in their Diploma years)

• Planning for IB courses with IB Counsellor

• Planning for CAS requirements with CAS coordinator

• Attend Extended Essay seminar in their Grade 10 year

• Attend IB Conferences in grade 9 and 10 year


Grade 9 and 10: Sample Timetable Arts/Humanities Focus

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Grade 9

Semester One Semester Two

ENG1D PreBacc AMU1O1/AVI1O1/ADA1O1

FSF1D MPM1D1

SNC1D Choice (Latin, Tech, Bus,HIF)

CGC1D PPL1O1

Grade 10


SNC2D Careers/Civics

AVI2O/AMU2O1/ADA2O1 CHC2D

ENG2D PreBacc FSF2D

MPM2D Choice


Grade 9 and 10: Sample Timetable Science/Math Focus

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Grade 9


ENG1D PreBacc AMU1O1/AVI1O1/ADA1O1

FSF1D MPM1D1 PreBacc

SNC1D PreBacc Choice (Latin, Tech, Bus,HIF)

CGC1D PPL1O1

Grade 10


SNC2D PreBacc MCR3U IB PreBacc

CHC2D ENG2D PreBacc

MPM2D PreBacc Option** (3rd science??)

FSF2D Careers/Civics


French Immersion and the IB Diploma

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Students looking to combine the French Immersion and IB Program at Westdale can do so by:

• Completing 8 French Immersion courses in Grade 9 and 10. Students can reach up to Grade 11 Immersion Credits in their Grade 9 and 10 year as long as they have the proper course prerequisite.

• Completing French B at the Higher Level

• Visit School Website for more information on suggested Grade 9 and 10 Course Selections


The Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Years : Sample Timetable Science/Math Focus

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Year One


English HL (ENG3U) Math SL (MHF4U)

French B SL (FSF3U) French B SL (FSF4U) E

Chemistry HL (SCH3U) Biology HL (SBI3U)

History SL (CHW3M) History SL (CHY4U) E

Year Two


English HL (ENG4U) English HL (ETS4U) E

Biology HL (SBI4U) Math SL (MCV4U) E

Chemistry HL (SCH4U) Chemistry HL(SNC4M) E

TOK (HZT4U) Biology HL (PSE4U) E


The Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Years : Sample Timetable Arts/Humanities Focus

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Year One


English HL (ENG3U) Spanish Ab Initio (LWSBD)

Math Studies (MCF3M) Math Studies (MDM4U) E

Biology SL(SBI3U) Biology SL (SBI4U) E

History HL (CHW3M) Visual Arts HL (AVI3M)

Year Two


English HL (ENG4U) English HL (ETS4U) E

TOK (HZT4U) Spanish Ab Initio (LWSCU)E

Visual Arts HL (AVI4M) Visual Arts HL(AWD4M)E

History HL (CHY4U) History HL (IDC4U) E


Services: What is special about IB assessment?IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability.

Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.

Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

The diploma is graded over 45 points giving ample scope to differentiate student ability

Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.

Grade Level Descriptors developed for each subject

In General:

7 Excellent performance

6 Very good performance

5 Good performance

4 Satisfactory performance

3 Mediocre performance

2 Poor performance

1 Very poor performance

Diploma Programme assessment – principles and practice – available on www.ibo.org

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IB Diploma

How can I get my IB Diploma in Grade 12?• 7 point marking scale• Pass each course (no marks of 1)• Receive a minimum of 24 Diploma Points• Complete the TOK and Extended Essay• Complete CAS (approx. 150 hours)

Group 1 – Language 6

Group 2 - Second Language B 5

Group 3 - Individuals and Societies 7

Group 4 - Experimental Sciences 6

Group 5 - Mathematics 6

Group 6 - The Arts 5

Bonus TOK and EE (maximum 3) 3

IB Diploma Score 38


University Admissions with my IB Diploma

Students apply in January of their Grade 12 year (Ontario) and as early as November to some US schools

Students benefit by having both sets of credentials to be accepted into their programs

Ontario Grades

IB Grades

OUAC (Ontario University Application Centre) and Out-of-Province Universities


Canadian University Admissions

University Program IB Grades and Prerequisite

Ontario Grades and Prerequisite

Queen’s University Commerce Full IB Diploma with a minimum of 32 pointsEnglish HL/SLMath SL or HL

ENG4U, MCV4U and 1 other Grade 12 U Math , any other 3 Grade 12 U87%+ average

Toronto Arts and Science Full IB Diploma with a minimum score of 28English HL/SLMath HL/SL

ENG4U, MCV4U and any 4 Grade 12 UMid 80’s +

McGill Life Science Full IB Diploma with score between 36-38ENG HL/SLMath HL/SLBio, Chem or PhysHL/SL

4U English 4U Calculus and Vectors;two of 4U Biology, Chemistry or Physics 91%+average

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University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by universities?

The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/index.cfm Canadian University Recognition Hand-out McGill University Quote: (from website)

• McGill has enthusiastically recruited IB students for over two decades. Even today, when reviewing an application from an IB Diploma candidate, whether from the local CEGEP, across Canada or the other side of the globe, our admissions officers can be assured of the candidate's strong and broad-based academic preparation. We have seen that IB students embrace the rigorous academic challenges of university life and perform well in their McGill programs. As a member of the College and University Recognition Taskforce, I can attest to the respected position of the IB diploma at prestigious universities throughout North America.

Kim BartlettDirector of Admissions and RecruitmentMcGill University

http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/index.cfm


Ontario University Marks Conversion Scale

Developed by Ontario Universities to ensure consistency around reporting of grades on the OSSD

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IB Grade OSSD % Range MoE 4 Point Scale

7 96-100% 4++

6 90-95% 4+

5 80-89% 4

4 70-79% 3

3 60-69% 2

2 50-59% 1


How difficult is it to achieve a 6 or 7 in IB?

Each subject has mark bands that indicate a level of performance

Mark bands differ across the disciplines

Ex.• French B SL

• 85-100 7 96 to 100% on OSSD in FSF4U

• 72-84 6 90-95% on OSSD in FSF4U

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Students Registered at Westdale

Two Graduating Classes to Date (2010,2011)• 92% Diploma success rate • 100% University Admission rate

Current Enrollment

29 Students in their Diploma year (grade 12) 60 Students in the Anticipated year (grade 11) 80 Students in Grade 10 PreBacc 85 Students in Grade 9 PreBacc

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IB Graduates at Westdale- 2009 Graduates

- 10 Received the Diploma- All 11 accepted to University (most within their first choice)- 1 Received 4 year major scholarship to Queen’s- 8 of 11 stayed within Ontario to study (Queens, Waterloo, McMaster

Health Science, Laurier, U of T)- 3 accepted offers to the United States (Cal/Berkeley, Brown and

Rice University)- 2010 Graduates

- 14 received the Diploma- All 15 accepted to University- 1 recipient of 4 year major scholarship to Queen’s- All but two stayed in Ontario for study at University (Waterloo, Mac

Health Science, U of T)- Remaining two chose McGill

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Items to Consider as a Family:

Is it right for YOUR child..IB Learner Profile Flexibility of Course Selection in Grades 11 and 12 Financial cost (see next slide) Out-of-Catchment: Program of Choice

• There may be a minimum number of IB classes to remain at Westdale

Transportation and Travel Arrangements for your Child• Responsibility of family and there is NO transportation for this

program of choice

Commitment to the Core of the Program (CAS, TOK, and the Extended Essay)

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Cost of the Program

Reasons for Program Fees• IB Schools, once authorized from IB, pay yearly fees to

the IBO to be able to deliver their curriculum ($10800 US)

• Examinations Fees for registering students in IBIS (IBO computer system) and to sit for examinations ($120 US per student per course)

• Courier Fees- All examinations and Internal Assessment must go around the World for marking and moderation

• Teacher Training – all IB teachers need to be trained in an intensive 4 day workshop, locations all over North America

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Program Fee Structure 2010-20011

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Fees have been calculated on a cost recovery basis.

Registration:

$200.00 (upon Application )

Semester Program Fees:

$500.00 payable each semester in Grades 11 and 12 (total of 4 semesters)

Total for complete programme: $2,200.00

Families with financial needs may apply to the Board for support.


Timeline for Applications

Application packages posted on School website by December 1st, 2011

Completed Applications due to school by February 24th, 2012

Confirmation of acceptance to program e-mailed by March 25th, 2012

Non-HWDSB Students register in the school with Vice-Principal/Principal by April 30th, 2012

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The Application Package:

The following documents are required for submission by the application deadline:

- Application package including demographic information, student response questions and parent response question.

- Copies of Grade 7 and 8 Report Card - Reference letter from current teacher - $200 registration fee

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Items in your package…

• Westdale IB Diploma Guide

• IB Exam results May 2011

• Copy of slides from tonight

• IB University Recognition Summaries


Q & A

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Thank You!!

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