The Diploma Programme

So what exactly is the International

Baccalaureate?

“... The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit* foundation,

motivated by its mission to create a better world through education”

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...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...

...Our 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....

What is IBDP?

• Two-year academically challenging program for juniors & seniors

• Prepares students to be successful in post-secondary education and in a global society

• Balances curriculum to prepare students for any career choice.

Benefits of IBDP

• Global education, increased international-

mindedness

• Preparation for college courses, assessments, and

expectations

• Unity of academic program

• Close ties with IB peers and teachers

• College recognition/scholarships and credits

• Advanced critical thinking, writing, speaking, and

research skills

The IB Learner Profile

IB Approaches to Learning

• Thinking Skills

• Social Skills

• Communication Skills

• Self-Management Skills

• Research Skills

IB Approaches To Teaching

• Based on Inquiry

• Focused on conceptual understanding

• Developed in local and global contexts

• Focused on effective teamwork and collaboration

• Differentiated to meet the needs of all learners

• Informed by assessment (formative and

summative)

IB Diploma Requirements

Completed in the junior/senior years

6 IB Subject Groups

3 Core Components

• Extended Essay

• CAS– Creativity/Activity/Service

• TOK– Theory of Knowledge

The Extended Essay

• Academic investigation of research

question of individual interest

• Based on a developed argument

• Guided process with deadlines throughout

junior/senior years

• 3, 500- 4,000 words

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Granby EE Subject Choices

• Literature

• Language

• History

• Math

• Music

• Psychology

• Science

• Global Politics

• Visual Art

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Example EE topics

• To what extent would Congressional term limits benefit the

United States?

• How did Syngman Rhee contribute to the tensions between

the Republic of Korea and the U.S. from 1945 to 1950?

• To what extent do rising water temperatures around the Great

Barrier Reef threaten coral ecosystems and the dependent

Australian economy?

• How was the Russian revolution essential to Kazimir

Malevich’s evolution of Suprematism?

• To what extent does environmental and social variables affect

developing cognitive competence in children?

TOK – Theory of Knowledge

• What do you know?

• How do you know about math or science?

• Focus on Areas of Knowledge— Natural science,

human science, mathematics, ethics, etc.

• Focus on Ways of Knowing–sensory perception,

memory, reason, emotion, faith, etc.

TOK – Details

• 1 year course spread over 2 years

• Seminar time: Extended Essay

preparation/Exam Preparation

• TOK Assessment – 10 min. Oral Presentation

• TOK Assessment -- Essay based on a

prescribed title from IBO

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Creativity, Activity, Service

• Artistic pursuits, sports and community service

• Education and personal growth outside the

classroom

• Documented with evidence and reflection on

learning outcomes in ManageBac over 18 months

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Learning Outcomes

• Increased self awareness

• Undertaken new challenges

• Planned and initiated activities

• Worked collaboratively

• Shown commitment

• Engaged in issues of global importance

• Considered ethical implications of actions

• Developed new skills

Group 1: English A: Literature

• Literary Analysis of a variety of texts

• Works in Translation– connection to other cultures

• Interactive oral discussions, analysis, & written/oral

assessments

• University level reading and writing

Language B: French, Latin, or Spanish

• Theme based,

• Real world applications

• Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and

listening in authentic situations

• Analysis of authentic documents in a cultural

context: newspapers, blogs, magazine

articles, & news reports

Group 3: Individuals & Societies

• History of the Americas & 20th Century World Topics

Group 4: Experimental SciencesIB Biology or IB Physics

• Choice for Junior/Senior years

• 2 year courses

Group 5: Mathematics

• Two IB Math Choices: IB Math Studies SL & IB

Mathematics SL

Group 6: Arts and Electives

• Visual Arts– 2 years

• Music– 1 year

• Psychology– 1 year

AP and IB• AP & IB are weighted courses .03+

• IB students also take AP classes• AP Government

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Human Geography

• AP English Language & Composition

• AP Biology/AP Physics

• AP Literature

• AP Calculus/AP Statistics/AP Computer Science

• AP Psychology

• AP European History

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Admission Requirements

• 1 credit in Algebra 1

• 1 credit in 2nd Language• French, Latin, or Spanish

• 4 Teacher Recommendations

• 1 Counselor Recommendation

• Good discipline and attendance

• 7th & 8th Grade Honor Roll

Application Process

• Phase 1 – Application Review

• Phase 2 – Applicant Test/Writing

Sample in March 8:00-11:00

• Phase 3 – Final Selection

Phase 1- Application Review• Student Application deadline: Jan. 31, 2019

• Counselor/Director Application deadline: Feb.15th

• Common Application – download from NPS site-

Go to Our District Tab– look for Specialty Programs

• Students must rank their choices

• Application Evaluation:

• Grades/Test Scores/Attendance/Discipline

• Recommendations

•Counselor, English, Math, Science, & Foreign Language Teacher

• Student Questionnaire

Phase 2- Applicant Interview

• Qualified applicants will test on March

23rd– 8:00-11:00 am

• Writing Sample

• Diagnostic test: reading & math skills

• Check in by 7:45

Preparing for test and writing sample

Diagnostic Test- 40 minutes:

• Multiple-choice questions on reading comprehension &

mathematics

Writing Sample20 minutes :

• Read the prompt carefully and answer it fully with

examples/details.

• Check/edit your work

• Contact Ms. Gardner if accommodations are required

Phase 3- Final Selection

• Coordinator evaluates complete

application, test, & writing sample

• Final selections will be mailed by the

district the week of April 23rd

• 60 applicants will be invited to

participate in the program

• Transportation is provided

• Orientation for program is in June

9th Grade Course Selections

• NPS Pre-IB English

• NPS Pre-IB Latin II, Spanish II, French II

• NPS Pre-IB AP Government

• NPS Pre-IB Biology/Physics

• NPS Pre-IB Geometry/Algebra II

• PE/Elective

• Freshmen Seminar and Elective Choice

Elective Choices

• Creative Writing/Journalism

• Music/Art

• Career & Technical Education

• Engineering

• ROTC

• Foreign Language

Freshmen Seminar

• Team building

• Homework questions

• Group work

• Make-up Work

• An extra elective may be selected

upon request.

10th Grade Courses

• NPS Pre-IB/AP English Language• NPS Pre-IB French/Spanish III/ Latin III/IV• AP European History• NPS Pre-IB Chemistry• NPS Pre-IB Alg. II/ NPS Pre-IB Analysis• 10th grade PE choice• Elective• Personal Finance & Economics

Granby’s IB Highlights

Our students…• Earn the IB Diploma– (2018-76%)

• Have scored in the top 1% of IB students world wide

• Receive millions of dollars in scholarships each year

• Receive credits/advance standing in college

• Have GPA’s as high as 5.0

• Have been a Presidential Scholar, National Merit

Finalists/Winners, Jefferson Scholar and others

• 100% of IB students graduate on time

• 100% of IB students go into college or

the service

• 100% of IB students feel more prepared

for life after high school

The Facts

Why IB?

• Academic Depth and Breadth

• International-mindedness

• University recognition/credit & preparation

• Cultivation of independent learners with

critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills

• Smaller learning community

• Connections – with people and subjects

Tours and Talk

• Private School Q & A

• Student Q & A table

• Tours

What are people saying about the Diploma

Programme?

“…It not only gives children an international

perspective to their education, but also focuses

on how to be a learner. I am not just delivering

them facts but how they will best learn what they

want to know…”

- Sarah Pepper ISD Principal, Ireland.

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“...I have absolutely no doubt that the IB is

better than the national curriculum. The

breadth of subjects allows students to be

much better prepared for life beyond

school...”

- Paul Coates, CAS coordinator and

House Master, Sidcot International

School, UK.

“...Skills I learned through IB will continue to put me in good stead for the rest of my life. IB

gave me the peace of mind and confidence in my abilities. University is still a lot of work, but I

know no matter how high the bar is set, I will be able to make the jump...”

- Lindsey Fielding Croft, former student at Park View Education Centre,

Canada.