entering the international baccalaureate diploma programme

Entering the

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Beth Hughes

IB DP Coordinator

January 18th

Junior Registration

March 7th

Freshman Registration

March 26th

Sophomore Registration

In 2005, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill

111 that mandates Texas public colleges and

universities to grant 24 credit hours to students

receiving the IB diploma. To receive the IB

diploma, students must attain a total of 24 or

higher on six exams, taken and pass the Theory

of Knowledge class, completed the 150 CAS hours

and have submitted their Extended Essay.

Texas Senate Bill 111

•Environmental Systems

and Societies SL

Diploma Program Curriculum

Three subjects are studied at higher level. (HL)

Three subjects are studied at standard level. (SL)

Diploma Program Curriculum

All three parts of the core (center of icon) Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge & Creativity, Action, Service

are compulsory and are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program.

What is Theory of Knowledge?

Those who are of average or above average ability (top 50%)

Those with a good work ethic/time management skills

Those with ability to work across the curriculum

Those who enjoy collaborative work practices

Those wanting to succeed at University, not just ‘get in’

Who should do the IB DP?

Each subject (Higher or Standard) is graded on a scale from 1 to 7, where: 7 = excellent

6 = very good

5 = good

4 = satisfactory

3 = mediocre

2 = poor

1 = very poor

The points are then added together, which gives a maximum of 42 for the six subjects.

IB Assessment Scale

Points are then available for Theory of

Knowledge and the Extended Essay.

Each is scored on 5 bands:A. Excellent

B. Good

C. Satisfactory

D. Mediocre

E. Elementary—(U.S.= “F” for failing)

These are then combined on a matrix, which

gives a maximum of 3 Core points that can be

added to the points for the subjects.

Core Points

T H E O R Y O F K N O W L E D G E

EX TENDED

ESSAY

A B C D E

A 3 3 2 2 1 + Fail

B 3 2 1 1 Fail

C 2 1 1 0 Fail

D 2 1 0 0 Fail

E 1 + Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail

The Core Matrix Points

A candidate who obtains an “E” in the EE or in ToK but

achieves 28 points or more is allowed to pass the Diploma. All

other candidates must receive 24 points for the diploma.

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

2Q World

Geography

Q World

HistoryIB HistoryUS credit

20th Century World

Topics:

Americas HL

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

4 Chemistry Biology PhysicsIB Env. S & S

SL

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

6Art 1 (FA) Computer Science

Pre-AP 1IB Computer

Science SL

IB Computer

Science HL

7 Elective

Speech/Econ IB Research/

IB TOK

IB TOK /Exam

Prep

8 PE/PEOpen 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 ______________________Select a Graduation Plan: Recommended Plan Distinguished Achievement Plan

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X

4

Summer __________Q=Pre-AP; Pre-DP

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

Make an appointment to have a 4-year plan created with Mrs. Hughes

Mark calendar for Monday, January 23rd for IB College Night at the Pat May Center in Bedford from 7-8 p.m.

Class of 2014 & 2013—Save the dates of May 10-12 for the IB Retreat in Sunset, TX ($60)

Ask questions!

What’s next?