International Baccalaureate Program Laurel High School International Baccalaureate Program January 24, 2017

Academic Choices for students entering 9th Grade in PGCPS Home District School – Laurel High School or High Point High School – no entry requirements Specialty Program – Visual and Performing Arts, Medical Sciences, Science & Tech – requirements based on the program (PSAT8 taken in December 2016 & GPA) IB High School – Laurel High School – Application based & GPA

Why should you consider the IB Program? Do you like to know what is happening in the world? Do you speak a second language and want to use that in your studies or profession? Do you enjoy the arts? You cannot decide on a favorite subject, but you are academically interested in a lot of different subjects You need an academic challenge IB Students are accepted to college at a rate 47% higher than the average high school student 100% of Laurel IB Students go to college, some with full scholarships.

Laurel IB Program Current 9th Graders – 64 10th Graders – 70

Real Work Real Issues Real Knowledge

“The IB Diploma is ….”

Organization: What is the IB mission and legal status? The IB is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student. Mission Core values The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization 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. encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right Motivated by a mission We aim to create a better world through education Partnerships We achieve our goals by working together Quality We value our reputation for high standards Participation We actively involve our stakeholders International mindedness We embrace diversity Legal status The IB is a non-profit making Swiss Foundation registered in 1968. The activities of the organization are determined by an Act of Foundation approved by the Swiss authorities. Further resources: The Annual Review including accounts is available on www.ibo.org. 9

Philosophy: Middle Years Program to Diploma Program Progress to IB DP is based on PDP academic performance Students are required to study their mother tongue, a second language, humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and technology. In the fifth year of the programme, students also engage in a personal project, which allows them to demonstrate the understandings and skills they have developed throughout the programme. Local requirements can be integrated into this framework 9th and 10th - PDP 11th and 12th

HOLISTIC LEARNING – All knowledge is interrelated How does this work? HOLISTIC LEARNING – All knowledge is interrelated INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS – Global society, global economy, one world COMMUNICATION – Foster open and effective use of technology for learning and life

LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN, A CHALLENGE, ENJOYABLE Presentation "The Sacred Rac"

Why did we do this exercise? Holistic Learning – Every part of a car contributes to its existence and operation. What if we take the engine out? Intercultural Awareness – Cars are made all over the world, even in places you don’t think of. However, some countries make more cars than others. Why is it that we don’t think about these things when we are riding along in a car?

Veteran high quality teachers PDP Courses at LHS US History PDP and LSN Government PDP or AP US History and AP Government Art History PDP 10 English 9 PDP Biology PDP and Chemistry PDP Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II English 10 PDP Spanish or French (Level 2 or 3) In your 9th grade year you also take courses like PE, Health, Technology, and Art/Music Veteran high quality teachers

Expectations – 9th Grade Building Skills for Academic Success Improve Reading Skills for High School and IB Improve Writing Techniques Develop technology skills for research and presentations Learning to think Globally 3.0 GPA in all marking periods* Excellent Attendance Participation in Extracurricular Activities Intellectual Growth through the year Making Connections between the disciplines Extra academic requirements include National History Day and Science Fair

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Application Process Prerequisites: Math 8 / Algebra I Level One of a Foreign Language in 8th grade Application items: Community Service Awards from Middle School 3 Teacher Recommendations Personal Statement / Essay Grades from 7th and 8th grade above a 2.5 GPA Applications Due March 1st , 2017 – ONLINE at www.pgcps.org/ib

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Final Thoughts The Laurel High School IB Program is open to all qualified students. We strive for the best possible success of our students. IB is a very difficult program that requires a high level of commitment.

Laurel IB Program CONTACT INFORMATION: Allen Diewald, IB Coordinator Tia Harris, IB Counselor LHS 301-497-2050 Extension 84363 Laurel High School Website IB Tab for IB info & Application Email: Allen.Diewald@pgcps.org

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