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International
Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
Preparing Students for Success in Higher Education and Life in a Global Society
What are colleges saying about
IB?“We value both AP and IB courses as evidence of rigorous academic challenge….However, the full International Baccalaureate is generally considered stronger than either AP or IB coursework alone”
Duke University
Admissions Officer
“It is the “best” high school prep curriculum an American school can offer”
Marlee Jones Director of undergraduate admission, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
IB Diploma Programs:
2,368 schools in 141 countries
IB Asia Pacific
373
IB Americas
1234
IB Africa, Europe, Middle East
761
Merits of the IB Diploma Program
Students develop: language skills (bilingual), critical thinking, appreciation of the arts, conduct authentic original research, scientific inquiry including experimental design and laboratory work
Develop international mindedness, global awareness and understand one’s ability and responsibility to impact the local and global community
Excellent college preparation & college credit. Sophomore status and scholarships are given at some universities.
Benefits
Educate the whole person-emotionally, socially and intellectually
IB cultivates leaders with skills that include negotiation, diplomacy, cultural understanding and confidence.
Meets students needs for the 21st century and the future world market place.
Research Findings
IB students outperform their peers on state assessments
IB Diploma students have higher acceptance rates to colleges (21% more likely to be admitted to the top 10 prestigious universities)
IB Diploma students perform better in post-secondary education than their peers
IB students are twice as likely to attend graduate school
IB standards are aligned with best practices in education and support effective teaching
University Graduation Rate Within Six Years
IB Students
86%
IB Students from High Poverty Schools
76%
All Students
57%
*19% in California Public Schools (4 years)
University Acceptance RatesUniversity or College Total Population
AcceptanceIB Diploma Student
Acceptance
UC Irvine 44% 90%
UC San Diego 36% 66%
UC Berkeley 25% 51%
UC Los Angeles 25% 49%
USC 22% 69%
University San Diego 49% 83%
Cornell University 18% 47%
BYU 64% 96%
Georgetown 18% 28%
CSU, Fullerton 55% 98%
CSU, Long Beach 32% 92%
Stanford University 7% 17%
TCHS Outcomes
100% Graduation and Four Year College Acceptance Rate
TCHS IB students are now attending: Princeton, NYU, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, UCSC, UCR, UCI, UCD, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly SLO, Lewis and Clark, George Fox, Arizona St, UNLV, America Musical and Dramatic Academy
Average Diploma Candidate earned 20 college units (5 college courses), several were awarded sophomore status entering college.
$3 million in Academic Scholarships awarded averaging $107,000 per diploma graduate
IB Diploma Curriculum
Suggested IB Four Year
Schedule9th
Grade Advanced English 9
Spanish 1or
Spanish 2
AP Human Geography
AdvancedBiology
Algebra I or
Geometry
Physical Education
10th
GradeAdvanced English 10
Spanish 2or
Spanish 3
AP World History
Physicsor
AP Physicsor
Honors Chemistry
Geometryor
Algebra IIor
Advanced Algebra II
Physical Education (online)
orBand
AP Art History
11th
GradeEnglish HL 1 Spanish 3
or Spanish HL 1
History of the Americas HL 1
Chemistry SLor
Biology SL
Algebra IIor
Pre-calculusor
Mathematics HL 1
Design & Technology HL1
orMusic HL1
orDance HL1
orVisual Arts HL1
orTheatre HL1
CORE:Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS
Spring Semester
12th
GradeEnglish HL 2 Spanish SL
or Spanish HL 2
History of the Americas HL 2
Elective Math Studies SLor
Mathematics SLor
Mathematics HL 2
Design & Technology HL2
orMusic HL2
orDance HL2
orVisual Arts HL2
orTheatre HL2
CORE:Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS
Fall Semester
Theory of Knowledge
The most unique course to the diploma program.
This course is the link to all the other courses
Teaches students to think critically, ask the big questions and discover the nature and scope of knowledge; epistemology.
Theory of
Knowledge
extended essay
creativity, action,
service
Emphasis on the whole person
through CAS
Creativity, action, service (CAS) helps students become responsible,
compassionate citizens
Creativity, action, service (CAS)
All IB DP students must complete 150 hours (over the 2 year program) of either an activity and/or team project that incorporates creativity (50 hrs), action (50 hrs), and service (50 hrs with the help, approval, and guidance of the CAS Coordinator).
Through CAS, students are transformed into compassionate international citizens who are philanthropic and globally minded. Think global act local.
Extended Essay
4,000 words maximum
Independent, self-directed research on a topic that interests the student
Familiarizes students with the independent research and writing skills expected at college
Written over the two years of the program-about 40 hours of work total
Students are supported throughout the process by a supervisor (any staff member on campus) and the librarian
Assessing Student Work
External assessments (sent to IB for scoring) are exams taken in May of senior year.
Internal assessments (school based) are projects, papers, and oral reports completed throughout the course and graded by both the teacher and IB.
Score of 1 to 7 for the course based on both Internal and External assessments
IB students issued iPads
Digital Books
Paperless classes
Creation of eBooks
Laboratory Interfaces & Sensors
Audio and Visual Assessments
TCHS IBDP Highlights
One of the few IB programs in California that offers Design & Technology HL (Engineering)
Progress in Motion
Enriching Experiences and Field Trips
LA Philharmonic, LACMA, Norton Simon
Museum, Joffrey Ballet, USC, UCLA, Cal Tech, UCSD, California Science Center
Example of an IB Perspective
The Norwegian diplomat Charung Gollar was asked
to present the UN with a graphic showing the main
problems in the world in 2004.
He presented a set of 8 pictures, entitled "The Power
of Stars" and was applauded for the simplicity of his
idea.
In spite of having no pretension at all, his work was
presented to participate in the Nobel Prize Awards
The following are 7 of the 8 pictures presented
ANGOLA
BRAZIL
BURKINA FASO
CHINA
COLOMBIA
EUROPE
USA
Costs for IB Students
Diploma Student: one time registration fee of $168
Per subject fee
• $116 per subject test
• No fee is charged for Theory of Knowledge or Extended Essay
Total Cost for DP:
6 tests at $116 + $168= $864
Income-eligible students= $198
Saving thousands in college tuition costs!!
Fundraising and fee waiver opportunities are available to help with costs
Application Process
Complete IB Application
Writing Sample-Personal Statement
Most current school transcript
Sign Honor Code and IB General Regulations
IB Advisory Committee Review
Intra-district Transfer
Fill out Transfer form on LEUSD or TCHS website.
Under Reason for Request write “IB”
Turn in form to the Student Support Services at the District Office
Contact Information
IB Coordinator---Jason Garrison
IB Counselor---Kebra Deckert
TCHS IB School Website
http://tcib.weebly.com/
www.ibo.org
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