William T. Dwyer High School

IB Diploma Programme

1. What is the food most commonly consumed by

teenagers?

2. What percentage of people have a college education?

3. What percentage of people go online each day?

1.

2.

1. What food is most commonly consumed by teenagers?

Grain (Wilson, 2010)

2. What percentage of people have a college education?

6.7% as of 2010, 5.9% in 2000 (Food & Agricultural Organization of

the United Nations, 2015)

3. What percentage of people go online each day?

Worldwide 44.8% of people – nearly 3.5 BillionAmerican adults spend more than 11 hours per day watching, reading, listening to or simply

interacting with media, according to a new study by market-research group Nielsen. That’s

up from nine hours, 32 minutes just four years ago.

A major focus of the International Baccalaureate Programme

is global thinking, or international-mindedness.

“... 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 interculturalunderstanding and respect...

… 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....

So what exactly is the International Baccalaureate

Programme?

The International Baccalaureate Programme is a

cohesive and comprehensive course of study that

emphasizes international-mindedness and inquiry-

based learning.

What does that mean?

Students in the IB Program study six subject areas, and

complete three core elements during their 11th and 12th

grade years, in an environment that encourages

constant questioning and a multicultural perspective.

three subjects at

higher level HL

(240 hours each).

three subjects at

standard level SL

(150 hours each).

all three parts of the core.

Students have a choice of the

courses and levels at which

they study some of the

subjects.

Students study

concurrently:

CurriculumStudent

assessment

The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an

academically challenging and balanced programme of

education with final examinations that prepares

students for success at the university level and life

beyond.

International

Mindedness

How do International Baccalaureate classes measure

up against other high school course offerings?

-Regular Courses vs. -Advanced Courses

-Honors Courses -AP Courses

-AICE Courses

-IB Courses

What kind of personal growth is encouraged for an

International Baccalaureate student?

Throughout their coursework and their time at

William T. Dwyer, IB students are encouraged to embody

all aspects of the IB Learner Profile.

What is the IB Learner Profile?

The IB Learner Profile is a list of attributes that embody a

well-rounded, inquisitive thinker.

is the IB Mission Statement translated into a set of learning outcomes.

As IB learners we strive to be:◦ inquirers◦ knowledgeable◦ thinkers◦ communicators◦ principled◦ open-minded◦ caring◦ risk-takers◦ balanced◦ reflective

IB students are encouraged to achieve

all aspects of the Learner Profile in all of

their courses, and throughout the core

elements.

How do we structure the

International Baccalaureate Programme

throughout your four years of high school?

The IB Diploma Programme does not begin until Junior

year.

However, Freshman and Sophomore courses are

designed to prepare students for Diploma Program

success.

Grade 9 Grade 10AICE General Paper^ AP Lang. & Comp.^World Language World LanguageAICE International AP US Government^ &

History^ Economics HonorsBiology Pre-IB Chemistry Pre-IBMath Math AP Human Geography^ AICE Thinking Skills^Elective Elective

*Florida graduation requirements are waived for students successfully completing all requirements of the IB Diploma Program.

^AICE, AP and IB examination completed in May

Six Subject Areas Grade 11 Grade 12Group 1—English AP Literature & Comp^ IB English^

Group 2—World Language IB Spanish IB Spanish^

IB French IB French^

Group 3—Individuals and AP US History^ IB History of Europe^

Societies

Group 4—Experimental IB Chemistry IB Chemistry^

Sciences IB Biology IB Biology^

IB Environmental Systems^ IB Environmental Systems^

IB Physics IB Physics^

Group 5—Mathematics Math Applications Math Applications

and Interpretations and Interpretations^

Math Analysis and Approaches Math Analysis and Approaches^

Group 6—Elective IB Business and Management^ IB Business and Management^

IB Psychology^ IB Psychology^

IB Visual Art ^ IB Visual Art^

Theory of Knowledge Theory of Knowledge Theory of Knowledge

(Core Element)

^AICE, AP and IB examination completed in May

The Extended Essay: 4,000 word paper

Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest

Begin Junior year and complete paper Senior year.

AN EE Supervisor is assigned

Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS): Encourages and requires ongoing student involvement in artistic pursuits, sports

and community service

Education outside the classroom

Planning, journaling and hours required

The Theory of Knowledge course: Explores the nature of knowledge across

disciplines.

Encouraging an appreciation of

other cultural perspectives.

Presentation and essay assessment

Creativity is exploring and extending ideas, leading to an original or interpretive product or performance.

Music, theatre, film, design technology, visual arts, dance, fashion and other experiences that involve creative thinking fall under creativity (for example, joining a choir or engaging with fashion design).

Activity is physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle. Taking on a new sport or extending your ability (for example, with football,

yoga, dance, aerobics classes, biking or hiking) counts as activity.

Service is collaborative and reciprocal community engagement in response to an authentic need.

By investigating and identifying a community need, then determining a plan of action that respects the rights, dignity and autonomy of all involved (for example, reading to the aged or advocating for a cause), you are performing service.

CAS experiences may cover more than one strand; for example, planning sports events for disadvantaged children may involve both service and activity. Some CAS experiences may involve all three strands; for example, choreographing a performance that promotes the work of a non-profit organization involves creativity, activity and service.

Creativity Activity Service

Photography Aerobics Create a community environmental group

Tournament organization Badminton Organize a basketball tournament for children at a community centre

Event management Basketball Get involved in a beach clean-up

Website development Personal gym programme Assist in obtaining funds for a community garden

Choir Kickboxing Teach computer skills to those in need

Speech and debate club Triathlon Design and host a community film and discussion event featuring current issues

Drama production Rugby Implement a recycling programme

Journalism Soccer Create a petition to present to local government

Making a short documentary Tournament participation Work in an orphanage with regularity

Music/band Surfing Create awareness for a non-governmental organization (NGO)

Learning an instrument Swimming Be a student council representative

Art lessons Trekking Provide peer tutoring to junior students

Fashion show Tai chi Plan, participate and implement an activity for an international day of recognition

Talent show Tennis Take an active role in a community club

Diploma Programme assessments include both external assessments

and internal assessments.

-Internal assessments are examinations and projects that are

graded by teachers according to IB criteria. (IAs)

-These scores are externally moderated by IB in order

to maintain fairness and accuracy in scoring.

-External assessments are final examinations and projects that

are graded by IB examiners all over the world. (EAs)

-All 4,000 examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a

process of moderation.

IB assessments are rigorous, criterion-related, consistent, and

differentiating of student ability.

Internal Assessments

-Research projects and proposals

-Writing assignments

-Oral commentaries or presentations

Students largely choose their own topics for

Internal Assessments.

External Assessments

-Writing assignments

-Final examinations

Final examinations take place at the end of each

school year and generally off-site.

A combination of scores from Internal Assessments and External

Assessments make up a student’s examination score (1-7) for each

subject area. These scores qualify a student for an IB Diploma.

Individuals & Societies--Group 3History of the Europe

HLPaper 1(DBQ) 20%Paper 2(WH Topics) 25%Paper 3(European Hist) 35%IA Essay 20%

Business ManagementSL* HL

Paper 1 35% 35%Paper 2 40% 40%IA Essay 25%Project 25%

Psychology SL* HL

Paper 1 50% 35%Paper 2 25% 25%Paper 3 20%IA Experimental Study 25% 20%*Offered for 1 year*Offered for 1 year

Mathematics--Group 5Math SL

SL HLPaper 1 (no calculator 40% 30% Paper 2 40% 30%Paper 3 20%IA Exploration 20% 20%

Math Studies SLPaper 1 40%Paper 2 40%Project 20%Changes Fall of 2019 for class of 2021: Both SL and

HL

Mathematics: Applications and interpretation – for

real world and solving practical problems using

mathematics,

Mathematics: Analysis and approaches - for students

who wish to pursue studies in mathematics at university

or subjects that have a large mathematical content

William T. Dwyer High School THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME ASSESSMENTS

All subjects are graded on a scale of 1 – 7

A minimum of 24 points are necessary to earn the IB Diploma.

Six subjects—3 Higher Level, 3 Standard Level

*A second course 2-5 may be used as Group 6

12 points must be earned at the HL.

Class of 2021 +

Language A1--Group 1English Literature HLPaper 1 (Commentary) 35%Paper 2 (Comparison) 25%HL Essay 20% IA Oral Commentary 20%

Language B--Group 2Spanish and French

SL HLPaper 1 25% 25%Paper 2(Essay) 25% 25%Listening Assignment 20% 20%Individual Oral 20% 20%Interactive Oral Activity 10% 10%

Experimental Sciences--Group 4

Biology SL HLPaper 1 20% 20%Paper 2 32% 36%Paper 3 24% 20%IA Labs and 24% 24%Group 4 ProjectChemistry SL HLPaper 1 20% 20%Paper 2 32% 36% Paper 3 24% 20% IA Labs and 24% 24%Group 4 ProjectEnvironmental Systems & Societies SL*Paper 1 30%Paper 2 50%IA Labs 20%•Offered as a 2-year SL courseIB Physics SL/HLPaper 1 20%Paper 2 36%Paper 3 24%Investigation 20%

Arts & Electives--Group 6*Visual Arts

SLStudio Work 60%Research Workbook 40%

Students must score a minimum of 24 points out of 45 points

Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

Assuming a student selects 3 HL courses and 3 SL courses:

Must earn a minimum of 12 points on higher level tests

Must earn a minimum of 9 points on standard level tests

There is no score of 1 in any subject.

There are no more than two scores of 2.

Overall, there are no more than three scores of 3 or below.

CAS must be completed.

TOK and EE must earn a passing score.

Up to three extra points toward the IB Diploma may be achieved from

a combination of scores for TOK and EE.

Passed Attempted Passing Rate

12th Graders 341 368 92.6%

11th Graders 124 158 78.4%

Total Exams 465 526 88.4%

IB Candidates 63

IB Diplomas Earned 54

IB Diplomas Earned = 85%

Year Attempted Awarded Passing Rate

2019 63 54 85%

2018 55 49 89%

2017 47 43 91%

2016 42 40 95%

2015 35 34 97%

2014 35 32 91%

2013 18 15 83%

Bright Futures Scholarships:

Students who earn an IB Diploma, and complete 100

documented hours of community service, will earn the

Florida Academic Scholars Award.

The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

The IB Diploma is recognized in over 100 countries, and by over 2,000 universities.

Many universities offer scholarships and advanced placement for IB students.

“The IBDP is one of the best programs of study available. We offer Advanced Standing graduation in three years-based on 6s and 7s in IB. Because we know the IB so well, a “B” in an IB course carries weight with our Admissions Committee.”

-William R. Fitzsimmons

Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

Harvard University

University Acceptances for William T. Dwyer IB Students

American University Auburn University Bard College

Boston College Boston University Brandeis University

Clemson Columbia University Cornell University

Drexel University Duke University Elon University

Emory University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast

Florida State University Fordham University Georgia Tech

George Washington Harvard University Howard University

Indiana University New York University New College of Florida

North Carolina State Northeastern University Ohio State

Oxford College Penn State Penn State University

Providence College Purdue St. Joseph’s

Texas A &M University The Julliard School Trinity College

Tulane University of Alabama University of California – Berkley

University of Chicago University of Florida University of Georgia

University of Glasgow, Scotland University of Indiana University of Kansas

University of Manchester, England University of Massachusetts University of Miami

University of New Hampshire University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma

University of Pittsburgh University of South Carolina

University of Southern California University of St. Andrews, Scotland

University of Texas University of Virginia

University of Wisconsin – Madison Villanova

Cornell

Dartmouth Nova Southeastern Univ.

Duke St. Mary’s

FAU The Ohio State University

FSU University of Colorado

Harvard University of North Florida

Howard University University of Lucerne

Kenyon College University of Florida

Lehigh University Vanderbilt

McGill University Washington Univ. of St. Louis

What are IB students like?

What are IB students like?

Why should I choose the International Baccalaureate

Programme at William T. Dwyer High School?

-William T. Dwyer’s diverse and enriching

learning environment

- Opportunity to explore your interests, skills, and

talents

-The rigor and prestige of the International

Baccalaureate Programme

-Guaranteed preparation for university life and beyond

-IB’s comprehensive and globally-focused

course of study

-An emphasis on personal growth inside and outside

of the classroom

For Additional Information

Susan Mulligan, IB Program Coordinator

William T. Dwyer High School

13601 N. Military Trail

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

561-691-1080 susan.mulligan@palmbeachschools.org

Visit: www.ibo.org

https://wtdh.palmbeachschools.org/

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The Broadband Commission for Digital Development . (2015). The State of Broadband 2015. Switzerland, Geneva: United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organization .

Wilson, D. (2010, May 18). College Graduates Spur Global Economic Growth.Retrieved from Bloomberg Business:http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2010-05-18/college-graduates-make-global-economy-more-productive-chart-of-the-day