The Full IB Diploma: Program of study for students in grades 11 and 12 a journey of self exploration and reflection a course of study for motivated students who are determined to do their best work….. for students who are willing to be organized to complete their school work while leading a full, balanced life……… for students who have a strong commitment to learning in and beyond the classroom…. Full IB students are 21% more likely to be admitted into selective and highly selective universities* *Based on a 2011 DP destination survey CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT SCREEN STUDENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM- STUDENTS SELF-SELECT BY INDICATING INTENT ON THEIR GRADE 11 REGISTRATION FORM.

Program Model

Subject Groups of Study Group 1: Language and Literature (English, French TBD) Group 2: Language Acquisition (World languages/classical languages) Group 3: Individuals and Societies (Social Studies) Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: Arts CORE: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Action and Service (CAS), Extended Essay

IB Courses at Central Group 1: English 11 IB, English 12 IB Group 2: IB Levels 4 and higher: Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian, Spanish Group 3: Economics Systems IB, Economics 2 IB, History of Americas IB, 20 th Century Topics IB, Political philosophy IB Group 4: Biology SL/HL IB, Chemistry SL/HL IB, Physics SL/HL IB Group 5: Advanced Topics HL IB, Calculus SL IB, Math Studies SL IB Arts: Dance IB SL/HL, Music IB SL/HL, Visual Arts IB SL/HL SL: Standard Level (Exam available after 1 year of study) HL: Higher Level (Exam requires 2 year s of study)

Full IB Candidacy Requirement 1 Students select and take six IB exams over the course of grade 11 and 12 to count towards their Diploma- Exams are offered in May ( any number of exams may be taken but would need to be registered as ‘Additional’) One of the following combinations is needed for the selected six: 4 HL Exams+ 2 SL Exams OR 3 HL Exams+ 3 SL Exams 1 exam from each of Groups 1-6 OR 1 exam from each of groups 1-5, with the sixth exam being a second exam from groups 1-5)

IB Exam restrictions IB Exams are available ONLY to grade 11 and 12 students Full IB Diploma Juniors may have ONLY up to two SL exams count towards their Diploma (any number of exams may be taken as “Additional Exams”, students must indicate this during registration) Juniors typically may sign up for SL exams only Students must be enrolled in an IB class to test (Exceptions: UMTYMP students, school supported self taught language students)

Full IB Candidacy Requirement 2 Take the Theory of Knowledge (TOK)class during second semester of the junior year and continue taking the class first semester of the senior year

Full IB candidacy requirement 3 Complete an Extended essay: The extended essay is an independent research paper, not to exceed 4000 words,that students write on a topic of their choice between junior and senior years Students select a faculty member as their adviser for the extended essay who will support the process

Full IB candidacy Requirement 4 Fulfill CAS Requirements: CAS is an acronym for Creativity, Action and Service Students must involve themselves in Creative projects, involve themselves in physical Activities beyond their comfort zone and involve themselves in community Service activities. About a total of 150 hours with a reasonable balance between the three is expected. Students may start during the summer of their sophomore year and continue accumulating hours till almost the end of their senior year Students complete CAS reflections through an online platform The school has a designated CAS coordinator to support this requirement

IB Advisory support At the end of the Grade 10 year when students register for classes for their junior year, students will be asked to indicate their intent to pursue the Full IB diploma on the registration form Students will be expected to have requested the TOK class as well Such students will be placed in the Junior IB advisory and will continue in the senior IB advisory as a cohort At the end of the junior year students will be expected to make a commitment to continue with the program

Other Graduation requirements PhysicalEducation: Half a year Technology: Half a year Art: Year long Full IB students will be supported to meet all the required graduation credits through independent study IF needed.