1. Seminole High School Dr. Connie Collins, Principal
International Baccalaureate Program
Dr. Connie Collins, Principal
Barry Coleman, Assistant Principal
Dr. Shenique Gilbert, Counselor-9
Mindi Craft, Counselor
Judy Gresham, IB Secretary

2. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 AGENDA Registration!!! What do we do next?
Seminole High School
International Baccalaureate Program
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
AGENDA
Registration!!!
What do we do next?

3. Registration Packet 4-year IB Curriculum Guide
IB World School Newsletter
IB School Profile
Registration Form
**SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT**
SHS extras (welcome,etc.)
You may want to take out a pen or pencil and you can complete it as we go.

4. Seminole High School - Pre-IB Program (Grades 9 and 10)
Accelerated honors program
Middle school to college in two years
Increased efforts to obtain comparable grades
Dedicate 30 minutes per academic subject per night. Homework may take 15 minutes – that leaves 15 minutes to STUDY.
IB raises the bar!
Our students are Lifetime Learners!
Welcome to the Pre-IB program. In grades 9 and 10, we’ll move you from middle school to college.
Won’t be easy.
Will need to put forth more effort to obtain the same results.
If you take away one thing from this evening, know that you will be expected to STUDY. This is a new term to many of you.
Homework is material assigned by a teacher with a specific due date and is often a part of your grade. Homework typically repeats what you learned in school to help reinforce concepts.
Studying is about learning on your own time, without the guidance of a teacher. Studying involves a commitment to actually learning the key concepts that some homework assignments overlook. Studying includes
re-reading unclear sections in the textbook
making and reviewing flashcards
taking notes from textbook reading
creating study guides from textbook and lecture notes
The initiative involved in taking control of your own study patterns will help you become independent learners, preparing you for college and beyond.

5. Differences between Middle School and High School
To pass to the next grade (10th) you have to have 6 credits
You need 26 required credits to graduate, a 2.0 and passing FCAT/EOC exams (IB requires 3.0 GPA)
Each “F” grade requires a “do it over” for grade replacement/credit
Credit attachment is based on grade AND attendance
GPA is cumulative by semester (Transcript)
Middle School:
No credits for progression
To pass to the next grade you have to have a 2.0 GPA
Summer school forgives all “F” grades
Attendance does not take away credit
No graduation requirements
GPA is not cumulative year to year

6. Seminole High School - Pre-IB Grade 9
Develop study skills and practice good study habits
Organize a weekly study schedule and stick to it
Keep grades up for scholarship opportunities and college admission
Get involved in one extracurricular activity that genuinely interests you
Begin college and career exploration
Prepare and register for the PSAT as a practice SAT
Welcome to the Pre-IB program. In grades 9 and 10, we’ll move you from middle school to college.
Won’t be easy.
Will need to put forth more effort to obtain the same results.
If you take away one thing from this evening, know that you will be expected to STUDY. This is a new term to many of you.
Homework is material assigned by a teacher with a specific due date and is often a part of your grade. Homework typically repeats what you learned in school to help reinforce concepts.
Studying is about learning on your own time, without the guidance of a teacher. Studying involves a commitment to actually learning the key concepts that some homework assignments overlook. Studying includes
re-reading unclear sections in the textbook
making and reviewing flashcards
taking notes from textbook reading
creating study guides from textbook and lecture notes
The initiative involved in taking control of your own study patterns will help you become independent learners, preparing you for college and beyond.

7. Summer Reading Assignment
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Summer Reading Assignment

8. How Honors/Pre-IB and AP courses boost your grade point average (GPA)
Standard
Honors/Pre-IB
A = 4.5
B = 3.5
C = 2.5
D = 1.0 (no weight given)
F = No credit
A = 4.0
B = 3.0
C = 2.0
D = 1.0
F = No credit
Advanced Placement (AP) and IB courses are on a 5.0 scale ex: A = 5.0

9. AP vs IB
AP Courses: are offered in a wide range of subjects and students may take those that appeal to them (Potential College Credit)
IB Courses: are offered in a wide range of subjects. Students pursuing the the IB Diploma must take IB courses from six subject areas, including a Theory of Knowledge course (Potential College Credit)

10. Private/Home School will make an appointment
Registration Form
Register on Skyward
Private/Home School will make an appointment
Make changes on Skyward by Feb. 13th or turn in a new registration form to your middle school counselor

12. Step 3 – Enter Course #/Name
Should total
7.0 credits
Step 4 –
Repeat until 7.0 credits
Step 3 – Enter Course #/Name

13. Math
Algebra I Honors (if taken Alg I Standard or Pre-Alg or lower in MS).
Geometry Honors (if passed Alg I Honors)
Algebra II Honors (if passed Alg I Honors & Geom. Honors).
Algebra II Hon COMPETITION (teacher recommendation).
IB Pre-Calculus (if passed Alg I Honors, Geom. Honors, and Algebra II Honors). [Please write in Math section]
If you have a semester grade of C or lower in a high school credit course in 8th grade, it is strongly suggested that you retake the course.
For students going into Algebra I Honors, you can take it online over the summer OR take Algebra I Honors and Geometry in the 9th if you can handle the course load (OPTIONAL)

14. AP Human Geography (Optional)
Social Studies
Pre-IB World History OR
AP Human Geography (Optional)

15. If you have a semester grade
Science
Students in 8th grade Biology I Honors who are earning an A or B AND taken Algebra I Honors and Geometry Honors who are earning an A or B may take AP Biology
If you have a semester grade
of C or lower in a high school credit course in 8th grade, it is strongly suggested that you retake the course.
Pre-IB Biology
AP Biology
Pre-IB Chemistry

16. Grade 9 Course Selections World Language
IB states that you acquire a language you do not already know.
Sanford, Millennium, Milwee, and South Seminole Middle School PreIB students who are in Spanish I and earn a C or higher may move to PreIB Spanish II.
Sanford, Millennium, Milwee, and South Seminole Millennium Middle School PreIB students who are in French I and earn a C or higher may move to PreIB French II.
SCPS policy is that all other students may enroll in Spanish I PreIB or French I PreIB.
Students are prepared to take the IB Spanish or French examination upon completion of Spanish or French IV. (11th or 12th grade year)
FLVS Foreign Language is NOT a Pre-IB course.

17. Electives Students need to select courses that will reduce stress,
not induce stress.
Every freshman takes 2 credits of electives.
SHS courses come in two forms:
Year long courses (one course fills one period for the entire school year)
Semester courses (two courses fill one period for the school year. One course runs semester 1, the other course runs semester 2). Students may not select the order of the courses.
Students please number your elective choices from 1-7 (i.e. 1,2,3…)

18. Advanced Placement Elective Options
AP Human Geography
Nicole Broder
90 exams taken
94.4% pass rate
AP Biology
Robin McCarter
91exams taken
58.2% pass rate
AP Art History
Dr. Gail Bonjione
54 exams taken
57.4% pass rate
AP Computer Science
Kevin Kelley
New 2014
*AP Statistics

19. Electives with prerequisites
Dazzlers, Show Choir, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Percussion, and Acting require auditions.
Register for the entry level course
After your audition, the teacher will move you to the appropriate level.
Desired Course:
Register for:
Dazzlers
Dance Tech I
Show Choir
Chorus I
Advanced Band
Band I
*Newspaper/Yearbook
*Complete application.

20. Exemptions IB students are not required to take:PE
Personal Fitness
Health/Life Management
HOPE
Online Course
American Government
Economics
If you leave IB at any time, you will be required to take these courses to meet traditional graduation requirements.

21. Virtual Courses over the Summer

22. What’s Next???

23. Summer School
Summer School will have NO classes for advancement; HOWEVER, a Pre-IB Inquiry Skills class may be available.
Registration for summer school begins April 7th. Forms will be available at your middle school. Private and homeschool students should contact the IB office for forms.
Students can take the course either semester 1 or semester 2, not both. The dates are posted here so you can compare these to your summer travel plans. These dates are also in your IB World School newsletter.

24. Tips for Success Tutoring (if needed) Parent\Teacher Conferences
Skyward
Communication
Do your homework and EVERY assignment
Study and DO NOT Procrastinate

25. Need Information? IB Office – Mrs. Judy Gresham, Secretary
Dr. Shenique Gilbert, 9th Grade Pre-IB Counselor
Mindi Craft, 10th – 12th Grade IB Counselor
Barry Coleman, Assistant Principal
Carson Stone, IB Coordinator
Don’t forget to complete the address postcard and leave it in the box in the lobby. We’ll be able to keep you informed throughout the spring and summer.
We’ll be available up front if you have any questions.