The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

What is so special about IB? What is so special about IB? Recognized around the world Recognized around the world Focus on international perspectives Focus on international perspectives Exhaustive authorization process Exhaustive authorization process Enhanced opportunities at colleges and universities Enhanced opportunities at colleges and universities Emphasis on creative and service- oriented activities as well as academics Emphasis on creative and service- oriented activities as well as academics

What is the Diploma Programme? Two year curriculum for juniors and seniors Two year curriculum for juniors and seniors The Diploma Programme prepares students for college and encourages them to: The Diploma Programme prepares students for college and encourages them to: Ask challenging questionsAsk challenging questions Learn how to learnLearn how to learn Develop a strong sense of their own identity and cultureDevelop a strong sense of their own identity and culture Develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and culturesDevelop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures

What is in the curriculum? Six subjects: English English Foreign Language Foreign Language Math Math Individuals and Societies Individuals and Societies Experimental Science Experimental Science The Arts/Elective The Arts/Elective

What is in the curriculum? Three additional components: Extended Essay (EE) Extended Essay (EE) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)

Assessments External: External: EssaysEssays Structured problemsStructured problems Short-responseShort-response Data-responseData-response Text-responseText-response Case-studyCase-study Multiple-choice (limited)Multiple-choice (limited) Internal Internal Oral work Fieldwork Laboratory work Investigations Artistic performances

Grading Six courses Six courses Scores range from 1 to 7 Scores range from 1 to 7 Up to 3 additional points for EE and TOK Up to 3 additional points for EE and TOK Total possible points = 45 Total possible points = 45 Diploma = 24 points (and meeting all requirements) Diploma = 24 points (and meeting all requirements)

Do universities recognize the IB diploma? Widely recognized Widely recognized Students have a reputation as being lifelong learners and critical thinkers Students have a reputation as being lifelong learners and critical thinkers Individual universities have their own acceptance policies for IB coursework Individual universities have their own acceptance policies for IB coursework

Application Process Go to the school web site for the application. Go to the school web site for the application. You will need to complete the application and get four teacher recommendations. You will need to complete the application and get four teacher recommendations. Applications are due to Sherry Martin by Thursday, December 15. Applications are due to Sherry Martin by Thursday, December 15. Students will be notified of decisions by Friday, January 20. Students will be notified of decisions by Friday, January 20. Slots not filled by TLH students will be open for students from outside. Slots not filled by TLH students will be open for students from outside.

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