1. International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Application Process
Shady Grove Elementary
October 9, 2014

2. Application Distribution
Students pick up application packets from Mrs. Askins. Students sign distribution list. Completed Student Information forms due to Mrs. Askins by October 31, 2014.

3. Application Components
Student Information Form
NWEA Scores
Grades
Teacher Recommendations
Writing Sample
Advanced Course Curriculum Tally

4. Test Scores NWEA scores in Reading and Math: Total Math Total Reading
Spring and Fall test scores are reported and the highest score is used.

5. Grade Review
4th grade report card
5th grade 1st quarter report card

6. Teacher Recommendations
Mrs. Askins will distribute recommendation forms to teachers based on information provided on the Student Information Form.
Recommendation #1 from a 4th or 5th grade teacher that teaches Language Arts, Science, Math or Social Studies.
Recommendation # 2 Can come from any 4th or 5th grade teacher.

7. Writing Prompt Administration
Administered November 12, 2014 County-wide.
90 minute administration
Students choose one of three writing prompts.
Final draft on Writing Prompt Answer page.

8. Curriculum Tally
Includes Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts
4th and 5th grade curriculum considered
Advanced instruction consistently in the classroom or through the I/E block.

9. Process Timeline 10.31.14 Student Information Sheet due
Writing prompt administered
Application packets due to IB office
Response letters mailed
Guided tours for accepted students

10. Application Review
Each component is assigned a maximum point value. Component scores are tallied for a final score. Final scores are ranked in numerical order. Acceptance is offered to the top 225 scores.

11. Appeal Process
Parent submits a written request to the IB Program Specialist, April Craver, within 10 working days from the date of the letter decision.
Request must include specific concerns directly related to the application components reviewed.
District appeals committee reviews appeal request within 30 working days of the appeals deadline.
Findings of the District committee are submitted to the Director of Secondary Education who then notifies parent within 10 working days of final decision.

12. Questions?