0. International Baccalaureate Program Eastridge High School Sophomore Information Night October 11, Candace Black, IB Coordinator
These slides are intended to support IB coordinators in promoting the Diploma Programme to students and their families.
More detailed information about research on the IB can be found at:
Through focus groups with students and coordinators, we have identified several areas of interest to prospective IB students:
the impact of the Diploma Programme on the high school experience
the impact of the Diploma Programme on college admission and enrollment
the impact of the Diploma Programme on college readiness and success
the impact of the Diploma Programme on college credits.

1. Please make sure you have this handout to follow along with the presentation.
These slides are intended to support IB coordinators in promoting the Diploma Programme to students and their families.
More detailed information about research on the IB can be found at:
Through focus groups with students and coordinators, we have identified several areas of interest to prospective IB students:
the impact of the Diploma Programme on the high school experience
the impact of the Diploma Programme on college admission and enrollment
the impact of the Diploma Programme on college readiness and success
the impact of the Diploma Programme on college credits.

2. Meeting agenda Welcome & introduction What is the IB Program?
The IB Learner Profile
Curriculum & course offerings
Assessments & diploma requirements
Getting into the IB program
Why should you consider the IB program?
Resources for more information
The next step…
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

3. What is the IB organization?
The IB is a world-renowned organization which aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
There are 3,460 IB World Schools in 143 countries across the globe with 50,000 IB-certified teachers and over 1,000,000 students aged from 3 to 19 years.
Eastridge High School became an IB World School in with the first set of IB Diploma students graduating in 2009.
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

4. What is the IB program?
The IB Diploma Program is designed as an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepares students for success at college and life beyond.
The program is normally taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.
Students may enroll in the full IB diploma program or take individual IB courses to earn IB certificates. 
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

5. Who is the IB learner? The IB learner is: an inquirer, knowledgeable,
a thinker,
a communicator,
principled,
open-minded,
a risk-taker,
balanced,
caring,
and reflective.
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

6. Who is the IB learner?
Although gifted learners do well in the IB program, the primary characteristic that determines success is MOTIVATION!
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

7. The IB curriculum structure
IB Diploma Program candidates study seven courses per year during their junior and senior years, which culminate in written, oral, and performance assessments.
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

8. The IB curriculum structure
IB organizes the curriculum in a hexagon, divided into 6 course groupings.
Students must choose one subject from each of groups 1 to 5, thus ensuring breadth of experience in languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics.
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

9. The IB curriculum structure
The sixth subject may be an arts subject chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 5.
At least three and not more than four subjects are taken at higher level, the others at standard level.
The final IB course is Theory of Knowledge (TOK).
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

10. Course offerings @ Eastridge
Group 1: Language A
English A1 (HL)
Group 2: Language B
French B, Italian B, Spanish B (SL)
Group 3: Individuals
& Societies
History of the Americas (HL)
Option: Business & Management (SL)
Option: ITGS (SL) - Information Technology in a Global Society
Group 4: Experimental Sciences
Biology (SL & HL)
Physics (SL)
Group 5: Mathematics
Mathematical Studies (SL)
Mathematics (SL)
Group 6: The Arts
Dance (SL & HL)
Music (SL & HL)
Theatre Arts (SL & HL)
Visual Arts (SL & HL)
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

11. Course planning grid
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

12. Assessments
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

13. Assessments
Most courses have a test given in May of the senior year, called Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Language course (English & foreign languages) have a speaking component.
Arts courses (Dance, Music, Theatre & Visual Arts) have a performance component.
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

14. Requirements of the Diploma Program
Coursework & final examinations
Extended Essay
Theory of Knowledge course
CAS – Creativity, Action & Service
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

15. Requirements of the Diploma Program
The Extended Essay is a 4,000 word paper describing the results of an original research project.
The EE offers students the opportunity to explore a topic of personal interest while learning the research and writing skills required in college.
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

16. Requirements of the Diploma Program
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is an interdisciplinary class that is designed to foster critical thinking while giving students an opportunity to understand and reflect on the interrelationship of knowledge gained in the classroom.
 The essential question is “how do we know what we know”?
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

17. Requirements of the Diploma Program
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) is an extracurricular component of the program, the goal of which is to educate the whole individual while cultivating an enlightened and compassionate citizenry.
Students are required to participate in extracurricular activities that strengthen their creative skills, community involvement, and physical development (approximately 150 hours over the course of 2 years).
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

18. Admission into the IB Program
IB courses are be available to any highly-motivated student interested in the program.
Students wishing to pursue an IB Certificate in an individual course need only the recommendation of their teacher or counselor to register for the class.
Entrance into the Eastridge IB Full Diploma Program requires multiple teacher recommendations and a parent conference.
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

19. Admission into the IB Program
The East Irondequoit Board of Education has committed to fully funding the IB program. Students pay no fees to participate or earn their diploma.
Key messages about the IB and the ‘High School Experience’:
The IB offers engaging, challenging learning opportunities; students are offered the support to succeed
IB students are part of a close-knit community of students and teachers
IB students are active in the school and community; students do more than just study
The video ‘Experience the Diploma Programme’ LINK features diverse IB Diploma and certificate students in the United States talking about the way the DP has impacted their high school experience.

20. Why should you consider the IB Program?
Education for the "Whole Person" - By encouraging a student to take advanced courses in all subject areas, instead of simply the courses in which they already excel, students are challenged and strengthened in all areas of knowledge.
International Standards - The grading for the various IB assessments takes place all over the world. Because of this, institutions of higher learning can be certain that students who succeed in this program have been measured against a common international standard.

21. Why should you consider the IB Program?
Variety of Assessments - IB courses assign grades based on several varied assessments (traditional final exam, various papers and projects - both written and oral).
International Focus - The international focus of all courses will help to develop in students an appreciation for issues both local and global. Students will become more aware of their responsibilities as citizens of the world.

22. Statistics to consider
The average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population.
IB students were more likely than the national average to attend (and stay in) college full-time, with nearly 70% attending selective colleges. (2011 study)

23. Statistics to consider
Students reported they felt prepared by the Diploma Program to succeed in college (skills built: work ethic, motivation, time management, and help-seeking = sources of strength in the transition to college-level work; study)
IB students earned higher GPAs in college and graduated at higher rates than non-IB students.

24. IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate
University or college
IB students acceptance rate
Total population acceptance rate
IB students vs total population
University of Florida
82%
42%
+40%
Florida State University
92%
60%
+32%
Brown University
18% 9%
+9%
Stanford University
15% 7%
+8%
Columbia University
13%
+4%
University of California - Berkeley
58%
26%
Harvard University
10%
+3%
New York University
57%
30%
+27%
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
71%
51%
+20%
University of Miami
72%
+42%
The IB surveyed all IB world schools in the United States registering students for Diploma exams in May 2011 and all US 12th graders registered for exams about their college application process. According to student self-reports, IB students are admitted to college and universities at higher rates than the general population.
This slide shows the Universities most commonly applied to by US Diploma candidates, and demonstrates that IB students have higher acceptance rates than the average acceptance rates for the university.
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight

25. IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate
University or College
IB students acceptance rate
Total population acceptance rate
IB students vs total population
Cornell University
31%
18%
+13%
Duke University
28%
16%
+12%
University of Pennsylvania
24%
14%
+10%
Yale University 7%
+11%
University of Central Florida
90%
47%
+43%
Boston University
70%
58%
University of California - Los Angeles
48%
23%
+25%
University of Virginia
64%
32%
+32%
UNC Chapel Hill
63%
+31%
Princeton University 8%
+8%
The IB surveyed all IB world schools in the United States registering students for Diploma exams in May 2011 and all US 12th graders registered for exams about their college application process. According to student self-reports, IB students are admitted to college and universities at higher rates than the general population.
This slide shows the Universities most commonly applied to by US Diploma Candidates, and demonstrates that IB students have higher acceptance rates than the average acceptance rates for the university.
Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight

26. IB prepares students for college success
“IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript.”
Marlyn McGrath Lewis, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard University, USA
“The IB is a first-rate programme, one we are familiar with, and it prepares students well for a university like ours.”
Fred Hargadon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Princeton University
Colleges and universities recognize the effort students put into their studies in the Diploma Programme, preparing them well for success in college.

27. Course details – pages 15-26

28. Resources for more information
Candace Black, IB Coordinator
Eastridge HS – room W17
(585) (office)
(585)
School website:
IB website:

29. The next step…
December presentations in English classes – students will indicate whether they are interested in taking:
an IB Certificate course (single teacher recommendation; counselor will register student for course)
the Full IB Program (multiple teacher recommendation; student/parent meeting scheduled prior to registration)

30. Thank you for attending!
Questions?
Thank you for attending!