king’s fork high school suffolk public schools freshman
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International Baccalaureate
King’s Fork High SchoolSuffolk Public SchoolsFreshman Orientation
PreDiploma Manual & Materials
Curriculum Guide
Schedule
Clubs & Activities
Survey/Questions & Concerns
Notes
Benefits of participation...
Challenging curriculum
Emphasis on global perspectives, interdisciplinary instruction, oral and written expression
Preparation for college!!!!!
Jump start for college admission
Advanced placement/college credit
Unique qualities of IB
Provides an international education-preparing students as global citizens
Establishes a well-designed interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum using the best practices of the world
Places an emphasis on developing a strong critical thinker and a skilled learner
Permits internationalmobility
PreDiploma Develops Skills Reading
Comprehension
Note Taking
Critical Analysis
Research
Essay
Cognitive
Time Management
Organizational
Test-taking
Oral Presentation
Laboratory
9th grade courses
PreDiploma English
PreDiploma World History
PreDiploma Biology
PreDiploma Geometry
PreDip Language-Spanish, French, Latin
Additional Courses
PE/Health I Electives (Fine or Practical Art)
◦ Art I◦ Beginning Chorus◦ Band/Orchestra◦ Keyboarding application◦ Technology Foundations◦ ROTC◦ Basic Technical Drawing◦ Principles of Business
Four-year Academic Plan
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
PreDiploma English PreDiploma English IB English (HL) IB English (HL)
PreDiploma Wld History PreDiploma/AP Government IB His of the Americas (HL) IB World History (HL)
PreDiploma Geometry PreDiploma Alg2/Trig IB Math (SL)(PreCal) IB Math (SL)(Calculus)
or
IB Math Studies (SL) IB Math Studies (SL)
PreDiploma Biology PreDiploma Chemistry IB Chemistry (SL) Science Elective
or
IB Biology (HL) IB Biology (HL)
or
IB Environ Systems (SL) Science Elective
PreDiploma For Lang 2 PreDiploma For Lang 3 IB Foreign Language (SL) IB Foreign Language (SL)
PE/ Health PE/Health- Driver's Ed IB Sem/Theory of Knowledge ToK/Seminar
Fine Arts or
Practical Arts Elective Choose IB Elective (2-years):
IB Psychology (HL/SL)
IB Art/Design (HL/SL)
IB Music (HL/SL)
Preparation for a great start...
Completion of the summer work
Getting a jump start on assignments
Reviewing former notes
Summer academy
Math preparation
Language preparation
Student Life
Academics & Activities
http://kfhs.spsk12.net/
Transitioning to High School New found freedom
Attendance
Knowing the rules
Studying
No brownie points
Adherence to due dates
Peer influences
Dress
Making decisions
Questions .
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