1. International Baccalaureate Program
Laurel High School
International Baccalaureate Program
January 24, 2017

2. Academic Choices for students entering 9th Grade in PGCPS
Home District School – Laurel High School or High Point High School – no entry requirements
Specialty Program – Visual and Performing Arts, Medical Sciences, Science & Tech – requirements based on the program (PSAT8 taken in December 2016 & GPA)
IB High School – Laurel High School – Application based & GPA

4. Why should you consider the IB Program?
Do you like to know what is happening in the world?
Do you speak a second language and want to use that in your studies or profession?
Do you enjoy the arts?
You cannot decide on a favorite subject, but you are academically interested in a lot of different subjects
You need an academic challenge
IB Students are accepted to college at a rate 47% higher than the average high school student
100% of Laurel IB Students go to college, some with full scholarships.

6. Laurel IB Program Current 9th Graders – 64 10th Graders – 70

7. Real Work Real Issues Real Knowledge

8. “The IB Diploma is ….”

9. Organization: What is the IB mission and legal status?
The IB is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student.
Mission
Core values
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world 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.
encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right
Motivated by a mission We aim to create a better world through education
Partnerships We achieve our goals by working together
Quality We value our reputation for high standards
Participation We actively involve our stakeholders
International mindedness We embrace diversity
Legal status
The IB is a non-profit making Swiss Foundation registered in The activities of the organization are determined by an Act of Foundation approved by the Swiss authorities.
Further resources:
The Annual Review including accounts is available on 9

10. Philosophy: Middle Years Program to Diploma Program
Progress to IB DP is based on PDP academic performance
Students are required to study their mother tongue, a second language, humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, physical education and technology. In the fifth year of the programme, students also engage in a personal project, which allows them to demonstrate the understandings and skills they have developed throughout the programme.
Local requirements can be integrated into this framework
9th and 10th - PDP
11th and 12th

11. HOLISTIC LEARNING – All knowledge is interrelated
How does this work?
HOLISTIC LEARNING – All knowledge is interrelated
INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS – Global society, global economy, one world
COMMUNICATION – Foster open and effective use of technology for learning and life

12. LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN, A CHALLENGE, ENJOYABLE
Presentation "The Sacred Rac"

13. Why did we do this exercise?
Holistic Learning – Every part of a car contributes to its existence and operation. What if we take the engine out?
Intercultural Awareness – Cars are made all over the world, even in places you don’t think of. However, some countries make more cars than others.
Why is it that we don’t think about these things when we are riding along in a car?

14. Veteran high quality teachers
PDP Courses at LHS
US History PDP and LSN Government PDP or AP US History and AP Government
Art History PDP 10
English 9 PDP
Biology PDP and Chemistry PDP
Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II
English 10 PDP
Spanish or French (Level 2 or 3)
In your 9th grade year you also take courses like PE, Health, Technology, and Art/Music
Veteran high quality teachers

15. Expectations – 9th Grade
Building Skills for Academic Success
Improve Reading Skills for High School and IB
Improve Writing Techniques
Develop technology skills for research and presentations
Learning to think Globally
3.0 GPA in all marking periods*
Excellent Attendance
Participation in Extracurricular Activities
Intellectual Growth through the year
Making Connections between the disciplines
Extra academic requirements include National History Day and Science Fair

16. Yes, IB students do…

17. Application Process
Prerequisites:
Math 8 / Algebra I
Level One of a Foreign Language in 8th grade
Application items:
Community Service
Awards from Middle School
3 Teacher Recommendations
Personal Statement / Essay
Grades from 7th and 8th grade above a 2.5 GPA
Applications Due March 1st , 2017 – ONLINE at

18. www.pgcps.org/ib Go to Application

19. Final Thoughts
The Laurel High School IB Program is open to all qualified students. We strive for the best possible success of our students. IB is a very difficult program that requires a high level of commitment.

20. Laurel IB Program
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Allen Diewald, IB Coordinator
Tia Harris, IB Counselor
LHS
Extension 84363
Laurel High School Website
IB Tab for IB info & Application

21. Applications are in your school and online.
Thank You
Applications are in your school and online.