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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STUDENT INFORMATION MEETING JANUARY 18, 2010, 645 P. M. THEATRE I. What is the populace- spacious baccalaureate (IB and Pre-IB) II. What is the Nature of the IB curriculum? III. The six-spot Major Areas of Study in the IB and Pre-IB Programmes Courses Offered at Richmond High IV. lucubrate of the Curriculum V. Choosing and Selecting a sheepskin VI. Possible fleece Options Examples VII. Why do IB? VIII. What do Students Learn, and What Leads to Success? IX. How do Colleges and Universities Recognize IB Courses and the IB sheepskin X. Some Facts and third estate Sense Ideas About the IB ProgrammeIBO mission rehearsal The world-wide Baccalaureate fundamental law aims to observe under one(a)s skin inquiring, knowledgeable and caring three-year-old people who help to shit a better and more pacifist(prenominal) world finished inter heathenish sympathy and respect. To this end the IBO works with conditions, governments and outside(a) organi zations to bewilder ch every last(predicate) in eachenging programmes of international cultivation and rigorous sound judgement. These programmes encourage assimilators across the world to become active, compassionate and life broad learners who understand that some other people, with their differences, tummy overly be right. RHS mission statementWe filter to do our best by creating an inclusive learning fellowship through supporting and caring for one a nonher. IB LEARNER PROFILE The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and overlap guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more unaggressive world. IB learners strive to be INQUIRERS They develop their natural curiosity. They call for the skills necessary to remove inquiry and investigate and show independence in learning. They actively eff learning and this love of learning ordain be sustained passim their lives.KNOWLEDGEABLEThey explore concepts, ideas and issues that suffer local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and equilibrate tramp of disciplines. THINKERSThey exercise initiative in applying thinking skills scathingly and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical terminations. COMMUNICATORSThey understand and speak ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one verbiage and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with thers. PRINCIPLEDThey act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sand of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that go with them. OPEN-MINDEDThey understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and argon broadcast to the perspectives, values and traditio ns of other individuals and communities. They argon accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of betokens of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.CARINGThey show empathy, compassion and respect towards the inevitably and feelings of others. They learn a personal commitment to service, and act to make a appointed difference to the lives of others and to the environs. RISK-TAKERSThey approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and build the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and invent in defending their beliefs. BALANCEDThey understand the importance of intellectual, physical and horny balance to action personal well- world for themselves and others.REFLECTIVEThey blow over thoughtful musing to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal knowledge. I. What is the Intern ational Baccalaureate (IB)? The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) is a rigorous preuniversity programme in the lead to assessment in six subject areas. Established in 1968, the IB offers a challenging curriculum noted for its depth and international perspective. The two- stratum IB Diploma provides a coherent and demanding tuitional experience across the full curriculum. beyond completing college-level caterpillar tracks and examinations, IB learners are also required to engage in community service (CAS), individual inquiry (EE), and inquiry into the nature of knowledge (TOK). The IB Diploma is accepted as an entree credential at universities in 106 countries. In addition, high scores on IB exams very much entitle bookmans to material body realisation rating or agreement at university. In some cases disciples will induct stolon year credit. The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers high superior programmes of international training to a worl dwide community of schools.There are more than 758,000 IB school-age childs at 2,750 schools in 138 countries. II. What is the nature of the IB programme? a. Has the strengths of a traditional and broad curriculum. b. Three classical additional features 1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to mother critical reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom. The words challenges educatees to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological biases and to develop the ability to analyze evidence that is expressed in rational argument.TOKis a key element in encouraging savants to appreciate other cultural perspectives. 2. Creativity, action, service (CAS) The IBOs goal is to educate the whole person and protect responsible, compassionate citizens. The CAS programme encourages bookmans to share their energy and special talents with others. Students may, for example, participate in thea tre or musical productions, sports and community service activities. 3. An extended hear of 4,000 words from each one student has the opportunity to investigate a offspring of special interest.The essay requirement acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent explore and writing skills expected by universities. The IB Programme leads (to) interdisciplinary learning critical reflection questioning the bases of knowledge students to an appreciation of other cultural perspectives an education of the whole person (CAS) sharing energy and special talents with others independent explore the demanding writing skills expected by universities III. SIX MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY IN THE IB PROGRAMME COURSES OFFERED AT RICHMOND HIGH collection 1 quarrel A1 incline A1 (HL) and position A1 (SL) Several Self-Taught (ST) Languages Spanish, Yoruba, Chinese, Russian, etc. If a student is politic (speaking and writing) in a language other than side, she may take a self-taught language. company 2 Language B french B (SL) and French B (HL) Japanese B (SL) and Japanese B (HL) Mandarin B (SL) and Mandarin B (HL) Spanish B (SL) and Spanish B (HL) Group 3 Individuals and Societies Geography (HL) and Geography (SL) memoir (of the Americas) (HL) Business and Management (HL and SL) ITGS (HL, SL) (Pre-requisite IT 10)Group 4 Experimental Sciences Biology (HL) and Biology (SL) Chemistry (HL) and Chemistry (SL) natural philosophy (SL) Group 5 Mathematics Mathematical Studies (SL) Mathematics (SL) Mathematics (HL) Group 6 The Arts and Electives Music (SL) and (HL) Theatre Arts (HL) and Theatre Arts (SL) ocular Arts (HL) and optic Arts (SL) IV. DETAILS OF THE CURRICULUM The International Baccalaureate programme consists of courses in six major areas of study. Each course may be offered at the I. Standard level (SL), which involves approximately 200 hours of instruction, r at the II. Higher level (HL), which involves approximately 300 hours of in struction. Universities give credit and/or placement for HL courses. An HL course is the a care of a introductory year university course. Many of our students trace credit/placement for 3 HL courses. Each course credit is worth approximately $700-$800. Upon achievement of any individual course the student receives a certificate from IBO and the course is recorded on the provincial graduation certificate with the special grant IB. V. CHOOSING/SELECTING A diploma In selecting a diploma a student essential select a course from each of the six course groups. The only exception to this is that Group 6 may be skipped, and a second course from any of the other Groups may be chosen instead. A student may take as many as 4 HL courses, just no fewer than 3. A student may take as many as 3 SL courses, hardly no fewer than 2. VI. Programme Options a. ONE fleece OPTION English A1 (HL) History (HL) Chemistry (HL) Math Methods (SL) French B (SL) physics (SL) special(a) Biology (SL) b. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION Mandarin B (HL) History (HL) Chemistry (HL)English A1 (SL) Physics (SL) Math Methods (SL) c. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION English A1 (HL) French B(HL) History (HL) Theatre (HL) Biology (SL) Math Studies (SL) d. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION Geography (HL) Biology (HL) Visual Arts (HL) Spanish B (SL) Math Methods (SL) English A1 (SL) e. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION English A1 (HL) Visual Arts (HL) Geography (HL) Spanish ST (SL) Math Studies (SL) Biology (SL) f. ANOTHER DIPLOMA OPTION Mandarin B (HL) Mathematics (HL) English A1 (HL) Geography (HL) Physics (SL) Biology (SL) ExtraITGS (SL) VII. Why Do IB? A. A High aim of RecognitionUniversities in 102 countries welcome IB Diplomas as well as individual courses for admission, placement, and credit purposes. Individual IB courses are recognized as signifying a students rigorous preparation in an academic discipline the IB Diploma signifies such preparation in all six academic disciplines, service to community, and development of an international perspective. B. Fair and balance Assessment Using International Standards IB assessment is of many types, occurs some(prenominal) times over the usual two-year continuance of IB courses, and includes the classroom teacher as a partner.IB students work is assessed by several examiners whose assessments are carefully moderated by an international examining board. IB teachers receive detailed dinner gown feedback on every aspect of their students IB assessment each year. C. A odd Degree of Flexibility IB curricula and examinations are available in IBOs common chord official languages of English, Spanish, and French. The IB Diploma offers schools a wide variety of courses, teachers a wide choice of topics, and students a wide variety of assessments and areas of specialization. D. Commitment to Authorized naturalizesSchools must undergo an exhaustive application process for authorization to offer courses. at once authorized, schools are required to participate in IB professional development on a regular basis and to be reviewed every quintuple long time by the appropriate regional IBO office. VIII. What do students learn, and what leads to success? self-awareness self-understanding self-regulation personal decision making managing feelings handling stress empathy communication/participation personal and societal responsibility group dynamics conflict resolution individual step-up world citizenship self-esteem moral responsibility self-reflection personal self-evaluation WHICH LEADS TO focus/ niggardness resourcefulness flexibility interest in process and results pace/ firmness of purpose responsibility/hard work AND writing skills thinking skills oral skills time-management skills AND label IX. How do Colleges and Universities Recognize International Baccalaureate Courses and the IB Diploma? IB has largely succeeded in its goal to be a universally recognized admissions credential. Specific agreements are in p lace with ministries of education and universities in 104 countries that recognize the IB Diploma as a valid means of earning entry to postsecondary study. The IB Diploma is increasingly being viewed as a strong indicator of academic promise and achievement. IB students often have an advantage in the admissions process at selective universities. In addition, IB courses and exams are recognized for the purpose of advanced credit and/or placement at over 900 northwest American colleges and universities. In fact, over a 100 postsecondary institutions now grant a full year of credit to students who have earned an IB Diploma. For a directory university recognition and policies, please use the quest(a) link http//www. ibo. org/diploma/recognition/directory/index. cfm X. SOME FACTS/COMMON SENSE IDEAS most THE IB PROGRAMME There are three programmes, which are structured as follows 1. Primary Years ProgrammeK-Grade 5 2. Middle Years ProgrammeGrade 6-Grade 10 3. Diploma ProgrammeGrad e 11-Grade 12 Each of these programmes is an integrated programme. Thus the IB Diploma Programme is an integrated two year programme. A student taking the IB must complete the two long time in it, if the student is to get IB credit for a course or for the complete programme. The IB programme is recognized by the vast majority of North American/world universities. The IB Diploma score is recognized for admission and incoming to all B. C. universities/most Canadian universities/most American universities. IB courses are evaluated on a 1-7 racing shell. Thus, a 7 represents the same of a middle to a high A (90%-100%). A top score on a Diploma is 45 points.Last year, worldwide, there were well over 20000 diplomas. Approximately 50 of these achieved a perfect 45 points. A student must achieve a minimum of 24 points to get a diploma. Also, a student must average a score of 4 in his HL courses. THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE AND UBC International Baccalaureate Diploma Students Fo r students who complete the IB Diploma, admission to the university will require a minimum of 24 points, including bonus points. Students who are on a full Diploma programme will get early admission to UBC on the basis of predicted IB scores.IB Diploma students, and IB credential students will qualify for Government scholarships on the basis of IB Diploma/Certificate scores. UBC uses an equivalency scale to award a percentage target based on IB scores. The following grid establishes the equivalency scale IB Diploma Admission Average Scale Points% 2467 2570 2673 2776 2880 2984 3088 3190 3292 3393 3494 3595 3695 3796 3897 3998 4098 4199 4299. 9 4399. 9 4499. 9 4599. 9 A Diploma student with a predicted score of 30 points will get early admission to SFU. 32 points will provide early admission to UBC. International Baccalaureate Certificate StudentsFor students who present results for one or more Higher Level International Baccalaureate certificate courses, admission will be based on the higher of either the school grade or the IB score on equivalent courses. The grade conversion scale that will be apply to determine admission is as follows IBHL Grade% Equivalent 796 690 586 476 370 Credit for equivalent first-year UBC courses will be awarded to students who achieve a grade of at least 5 in Higher Level IB Arts courses, and 6 in Higher Level Science courses. UBC also grants credit for Physics SL. Details are provided in the Undergraduate Information Guide.EARLY ACCEPTANCE SFU, UBC, and UVic give early acceptance, to Diploma holders, on the following basis 32 point Diploma$3500 (SFU) 34 point Diploma $5000 (SFU) UBC will be granting scholarships in 2010 when students get a letter of acceptance to the university. Scholarship money will begin to be offered (most likely) at the 33 point level. IBO mission statement The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peace ful world through intercultural understanding and respect.To this end the IBO 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. RHS mission statement We strive to do our best by creating an inclusive learning community through supporting and caring for one another. RHS CORE VALUES These core values were developed through student and faculty focus groups.At Richmond High, we endeavour to live by these values. value 1We value the traditions that recognize, make headway, and encourage all members of the RSS community to feel pride in what they do (e. g. ) academic excellence, artistic expression, technical excellence, athletic achievement, multiculturalism, community involvement, staff cohesiveness, scho ol spirit, school logo and colours. Value 2We value communication among all members of the RSS community that is based on honesty, equality, integrity and mutual respect.Value 3We value an environment where all members of the RSS community feel safe physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. Value 4We sustain the differences among people and promote harmony and equality among members of the RSS community. Value 5We value opportunities for all students to be challenged, to excel and succeed at RSS. Value 6We value the alteration of student learning styles, and recognize that a positive environment enhances learning, and that course content must be made relevant to our students. SCHOOL GOALS These school goals were developed by our School Planning Council.Goal 1Social Responsibility To continue and boost develop a school community where students are involved as leaders, motivators, and mentors and where they are openly looking after, being responsible for, and making pos itive connections with one another. Goal 2Literacy To improve and emphasize reading skills which are grade specific and applicable in all subjects. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DOING AN IB DIPLOMA? IB diploma students qualify for early admission on the basis of IB Diploma points at both UBC (32 points) and SFU (30 points).They also qualify for early admission to other provincial, national, and international universities. IB Diploma students are in a strong position to get scholarships. A student with 36 points (actual points as confirmed by the exams) is guaranteed to get a scholarship at UBC ($4,000) 32 points gives the students $2000, and 30 points $500. At SFU, 34 points will ensure a $5000 scholarship. IB Diploma students can get B C Government scholarships on the basis of IB Diploma scores. IB Diploma applicants have their applications reviewed several times. Less tuition needs to be paid (as long as students meet faculty requirements). IB Diploma students are treated like sch olarship students they are fast tracked. Conversion/equivalency has not changed, eg. 32 points is the equivalent of 92% average. It is easier for a student to achieve 32 points than it is for her to achieve a 92% average. I just hope that when people ask an IB student to explain the differences between the regular provincial program and the IB program, he/she can name the most important aspects time management skills, analytical skills (Ricky Pak). In addition to what Ricky says, all representatives mentioned the fact that IB Diploma students have superior research and writing skills, and oral skills. IB Diploma students have the highest retention rates (in other words, fewer students quit during first year) at university(in both the US and Canada). IB students who registered direct into 2nd year courses scored an average of 7% to 12% higher than their classmates. (From UBC tract about the IB Diploma) IB Diploma students may qualify for Broadbased Admission (UBC)/Diverse Qua lifications (SFU). grade point average based on an IB Diploma is sounder because of the solid academic weight there is no fluff in IB. An IB Diploma pass catcher will be in the top 10% of his/her graduating class (High School percentile rank). Admission Officers at universities know of the high academic quality of IB Diploma graduates. IBs examination requirements and assessment procedures validate the integrity of students performance there is less of a need to desire on SAT scores. The Extended Essay and the TOK essays validate the writing and research skills of IB candidates. federation in an IB Diploma demonstrates that students accept rigorous academic challenges. Participation in the IB strengthens a students confidence, social sophistication, grace, and poise. CAS provides evidence of the students commitment to physical activity, service to the community, and personal creativity. The IB Diploma assists the student in developing time management, goal setting, and ot her organizational skills. Diploma students can get first year credit for up to five courses (at $700 a course, a student could save up to $3500).UVic gives students credit for first year if a student has a 28 point Diploma. base September 2009, SFU will be granting 30 credits to IB Diploma students who have achieved nothing lower than a 4 in their May IB exams. proceeding across a range is still thought to be a better indicator of longer term success than A grades in three or four chosen subjects. Oxford and Cambridge start making offers to IB Diplomas at 38 points. I am glad that I chose to pursue and keep in IB diploma. I felt a bit proud for not giving up and writing countless BIG essays (IB Diploma Graduate, 2002) The English programme is international. The perspective of the curriculum is global rather than local. Consequently, students study belles-lettres from other continents and languages as they develop their understanding of a literary pedestal and analyze his torical events from a broad geographical perspective. The intention is not only to broaden the students base of knowledge but also to promote a sense of the universality of learning. This sense of the universality of learning is addressed, in as far as it is possible, in every single course, but particularly so in the TOK and the Language A (English) courses.