International Baccalaureate Program Cherokee Trail High School

What is an IB student? IB students strive to be… Inquirers Inquirers Knowledgeable Knowledgeable Thinkers Thinkers Communicators Communicators Principled Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective IB Learner Profile

IB Today Over 70,000 IB Diploma Candidates world-wide in 2013 More than 2400 IB Diploma Programs in the world (North American has 61%) More than 1200 IB Diploma Programs in North America 33 IB Diploma Programs in Colorado high schools

IB in the United States 13 states have legislation specific to scholarship/tuition waivers for IB students, similar to Colorado law Colorado: IB Diploma=minimum 24 credits to state universities (Mines excepted) Colorado: IB Diploma=minimum 24 credits to state universities (Mines excepted) 36 states have IB-specific legislation. Most universities have institutional policies regarding IB that are not tied to legislation For information on universities that recognize the IB, and details on their recognition policies, please contact us at. For information on universities that recognize the IB, and details on their recognition policies, please contact us at

Diploma Programme the curriculum Theory of Knowledge the arts subject from groups 1 through 5 group 4 group 1 language A1 extended essay experimental sciences group 6 group 3 group 5 group 2 second language creativity, action, service individuals and societies mathematics © IBO 2003 Group 1 English (HL) Group 2 French (SL) Latin (SL) Spanish (SL) Group 3 History of Americas (HL) Group 4 Biology (HL) Chemistry (HL) Physics (HL) Group 5 Math SL Math HL Math Studies (SL) Group 6 Visual Arts (SL & HL) Business Management (SL) Design Technology (SL) Music Theory (SL) Psychology (SL) Theatre (SL & HL)

The whole person Creativity, action, service (CAS) helps students become responsible, compassionate citizens Diploma Programme © IBO 2003

stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience students examine the grounds for moral, political and aesthetic judgments Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Diploma Programme Theory of Knowledge extended essay creativity, action, service © IBO 2003

Extended essay ( 4,000 words or less ) Acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities. Subject is chosen by the student. Teacher advises. Diploma Programme © IBO 2006

IB & AP IB ElementsAP Elements ☺ Courses and Exams ☺ Courses and Exams ☺ Teacher development ☺ Teacher development ☺ Centrally moderated assessment☺ Centralized assessment ☺ TOK/CAS/Extended Essay☺ Scholar awards ☺ International recognition☺ International recognition ☺ IB Diploma ☺ AP International Diploma ☺ 162 Exams, 51 Disciplines☺ 34 Exams, 19 Disciplines ☺ At least 24 hours college credit (CO)☺ College credit varies ☺ Program of study☺ Individual course selection ☺ Internal and external assessment☺ External assessment “IB courses and exams are recognized at over 1,700 North American colleges & universities. Nearly 120 postsecondary institutions now grant a full year of credit or its equivalent to students who have earned the IB Diploma.”IB & College Board

Why IB? IB Curriculum educates the entire student The world is getting smaller IB Mission The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create world a better and more peaceful 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.

What to Expect… PIB English: International curriculum developed as foundation for IB English Other Courses: Identical to Honors curriculum The rigor of PIB and Honors is identical. Weighted classes Attentiveness to work ethic and motivation No Spanish? That’s okay—PIB Spanish 1

Sample PIB 9 th Grade Schedule First Semester Credit Second Semester Credit PIB English Geometry/Pre-Calculus Honors.5.5 AP Human Geography.5.5 Honors Biology.5.5 Weight Training.5Health.5 Spanish Foundations of Art.5 Drawing and Painting.5 Freshmen Seminar.25Offn/a Total Credits Earned

You are eligible to apply for Cherokee Trail Pre-IB if you… …are in the 8 th grade and live in the CTHS attendance area, some exceptions apply. …are in good academic standing …have parents/guardians who support your decision to apply.

Other considerations Grade point average Application Teacher recommendations

Dates and Deadlines Pre-IB applications are available online on the CTHS website Deadline to submit completed forms to the CTHS IB Office: February 28th (Complete instructions are on the application).

Math Assessment Assessments for all 8 th grade students applying to Pre-IB at CTHS: We will be coming to your middle schools in early April to administer a basic Algebra skills test.

Julian Jones: IB Coordinator