Diploma Programme The unique benefits of the DP Presented By IB Diploma Students: Molli Richards & Sarah Murphy IB Coordinator : Mrs. Normile

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Contents  Why IB?  What does an IB Course look like?  IB Diploma Programme Options  Subjects  Diploma Programme curriculum  Comments from Diploma Students  Questions Page 2

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Why IB?  How many of you want to go to college?  How IB can help: Get you ready for college Earn college credit while in high school Average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population. Make yourself unique from other students when applying for college. Massena has the only IB program north of Syracuse in New York State! Page 3

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 What does an IB Course look like?  Rigorous, pre-collegiate  Take exams at the end of the course in the worldEvery IB student in the world takes the same exam!  Complete the internal assessment requirements Usually an essay, project, or presentation Real-world application of material  Higher Level v. Standard Level courses Higher Level = more requirements and in-depth study Page 4

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Courses currently offered at Massena: Page 5 Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6Diploma English A1 (HL) Spanish B (SL) History (HL) Biology (HL) Mathematics (SL) Music (SL) C.A.S. French B (SL) ITGS (SL) Biology (SL) Visual Arts (HL) T.O.K. ab initio (SL) Physics (SL) Visual Arts (SL) E.E.

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 IB Programme Options  FULL DIPLOMA STUDENT Take 6 IB Subjects Two years of study in your Junior & Senior years Mixture of Higher Level/Standard Level courses Fulfill the 3 core requirements Extended essay research paper 150 hours of creativity, action, and service over 2 years Take Theory of Knowledge  COURSE STUDENT Enroll in one or more IB classes Take exams and internal assessments Page 6

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Which IB Option is Right For You?  Full Diploma Universities typically offer more credit and more scholarship money to those that receive the full diploma  Individual Courses Perfect for students who have an interest in a particular subject Regardless of the option, colleges will see that you challenged yourself! Page 7

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007  C reativity – Arts, Music, Writing, Robotics, Tutoring, Mentoring  A ction – Sports, Exercise Programs, Dance  S ervice – Any community service activity Page 8 Diploma Programme Curriculum Core Requirement: CAS 150 hours over 2 years

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Diploma Programme Curriculum Core Requirement: Extended Essay The extended essay:  Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest  Familiarizes students with the independent research and writing skills expected at University Page 9

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Theory of knowledge:  Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines  Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives Page 10 Diploma Programme Curriculum Core Requirement: Theory of Knowledge

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 COMMENTS FROM DIPLOMA STUDENTS Sarah Murphy & Molli Richards Page 11

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 What You Can Do Now  Think about what you’re interested in  Do well in your classes  Talk to your Guidance Counselor Page 12

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