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- 10-12 Judy Gresham, IB Secretary

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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…)

Advanced Placement Elective Options AP Human Geography Nicole Broder 2012-2013 90 exams taken 94.4% pass rate AP Biology Robin McCarter 91exams taken 58.2% pass rate AP Art History Dr. Gail Bonjione 2012-2013 54 exams taken 57.4% pass rate AP Computer Science Kevin Kelley New 2014 *AP Statistics

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.

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.

Virtual Courses over the Summer www.flvs.net

What’s Next???

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.

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

Need Information? IB Office – Mrs. Judy Gresham, Secretary 407-320-5295 judy_gresham@scps.k12.fl.us Dr. Shenique Gilbert, 9th Grade Pre-IB Counselor 407-320-5123 shenique_gilbert@scps.k12.fl.us Mindi Craft, 10th – 12th Grade IB Counselor 407-320-5224 mindi_craft@scps.k12.fl.us Barry Coleman, Assistant Principal 407-320-5223 barry_coleman@scps.k12.fl.us Carson Stone, IB Coordinator 407-320-3407 carson_stone@scps.k12.fl.us Don’t forget to complete the email 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.