1. At Kent Meridian High School IB Ready!

2. What does IB stand for? What is IB? Where is IB recognized? What are some benefits from doing IB? What is the difference between IB, Running Start and Advanced Placement? Game!

3. IB = International Baccalaureate They are “honors” classes Nationally and internationally recognized College Credit and Scholarships IB- ‘narrow and deep’, international AP- ‘wide and shallow’, national Running Start- community college courses, in-state Correct Answers

4. Diploma vs. Certificate Diploma – All 6 classes – 3 Higher Level – 3 Standard Level – Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – Extended Essay (EE) – Creativity Action Service Hours (CAS) – Testing – Your plan fits your strengths! IB Curriculum

5. World Language Science Art Math History English Essay, CAS and TOK

6. World Languages Math HistoryEnglish Art Sciences Spanish (SL and HL) Pre- Calculus (SL) History (HL) Literature (HL) Visual Arts (SL and HL) Psychology (SL) French (SL and HL) Calculus (SL and HL) Theater Arts (SL and HL) Biology (HL) Japanese (SL) IB Math Studies* (SL) Physics (SL) Chemistry (SL) Classes at KM

7. CAS, TOK and EE* HL English* HL Biology SL Art SL Math SL Chemistry HL History* Example of a Diploma Plan *Required for Diploma

8. Bookmark – Take a world language in 9th and 10th grade (Spanish/French/Japanese) – Take Honors English – Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher for 9th and 10th grade – Take art and theater classes in 9th and 10th grade if you are interested in those IB classes. – Complete Algebra 3/4 by the end of your sophomore year. – Take an Occupational Education in 9th and/or 10th grade – Take Health in 9 th or 10 th grade – Try to take Biology in 9 th and Chemistry in 10 th * Prep for IB

9. Do IB Diploma students have a social life? Can you do sports and clubs as well as IB? How much sleep do you get every night? Can I start the IB Diploma my senior year? Frequently Asked Questions

10. Further Questions?