Lillian Osborne High School International Baccalaureate

Information Session

The IB Mission Statement • The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

• To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

• These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IB Students Strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-Takers

Balanced

Reflective

The IB Learner Profile

2 year Diploma Programme which: is highly

recognized by post secondary institutions

develops well rounded learners

Internationally Recognized Programme which provides opportunities for: high levels of

academic achievement

exploration of creative skills

service/volunteering athletic

development

IB equips students with the requisite skills and attitudes to become 21st century learners, necessary for success in higher education and employment

The Different Parts of the IB Diploma

The IB Groups:

Studies in Language and Literature

Language Acquisition

Individuals and Societies

Sciences

Mathematics

The Arts

The 6 subject groups At Lillian Osborne:

English

French, Spanish, German, Mandarin

Social Studies

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Math 31, Math Studies

Visual Arts, Music, Film, Theatre, Dance

The Extended Essay

In what ways may disagreement aid the pursuit of knowledge in the natural and human sciences? “The possession of knowledge carries an ethical responsibility.” Evaluate this claim. Can we know when to trust our emotions in the pursuit of knowledge? Consider history and one other area of knowledge.

Possible Student Timetable

Semester 1 Semester 2 Day A Day B Day A Day B

Block 1 English 10-1 pIB Social 10-1 pIB English 10-1 pIB Social 10-1 pIB

Block 2 Language pIB

Science pIB

Language pIB

Science pIB (Fr., Sp., Man., Ger.) (Fr., Sp., Man., Ger.)

Block 3 Math 10-C pIB Math 10-C pIB Math 20-1 pIB Math 20-1 pIB

Block 4 Phys Ed

Option(Art, Music, Dance, Theatre, Film, Other) Calm

Option(Art, Music, Dance, Theatre, Film, Other)

• What are the entrance requirements for the IB programme?

• I’ve heard that my marks will drop if I go into the IB programme, will they?

• I have heard that IB is way more work than the regular high school program. Is this true?

Will I still be able to take options if I am in IB?

Will I have time to do other things that I’m interested in if I’m in IB, like join a sports team, have a part time job, or do volunteer activities?

Do I have to register in the full pre-IB programme?

What is your favorite thing about the IB programme?

What our 2012 graduates have to say about taking IB:

How has being in the International Baccalaureate programme impacted your post-secondary experience?

University of Alberta

We visit most SW feeder schools in March/April to register incoming grade 10 students

Out of district? Watch our website for walk-in registration sessions in early April

Absolute deadline: April 15th Optimum enrolment limits may be in

effect

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