1. *International Baccalaureate is copyrighted by the IB Organization
SHS and IB*
*International Baccalaureate is copyrighted by the IB Organization

2. IB Learner Profile* Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective 

3. IB* Acronyms IB International Baccalaureate DP Diploma Programme SL
Standard Level (150 hours) HL
Higher Level (240 hours) EE
Extended Essay
CAS
Creativity Activity Service
ToK
Theory of Knowledge

4. The Six Groups of Classes* and SHS
Studies in Language and Literature
English Language and Literature HL
Language
Acquisition
French SL/HL
Spanish SL/HL
Italian SL
Individuals and
Societies
History HL
Psychology SL
Business SL

5. The Six Groups of Classes* and SHS
The Sciences
Environmental Systems and Societies SL
Physics HL
Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL
Mathematics
Mathematics SL
Math Studies SL
Mathematics HL
The Arts
Visual Arts SL
Music HL/SL
Film SL/HL

6. The Three Additional Core Components of the DP*
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Creativity, Activity, Service
Students investigate a topic of special interest, related to one of the 6 DP subjects, culminating in a 4,000 word paper
Formulate an appropriate research question
Engage in a personal exploration of the topic
Communicate ideas
Develop an argument 
The TOK course identifies eight specific ways of knowing (WOKs):
Language, sense perception, emotion, reason, imagination, faith, intuition, and memory
Assessments: oral presentation and a word essay.
Creativity – arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.
Activity – physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the DP.
Service – an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student. The rights, dignity and autonomy of all those involved are respected.

7. How will SHS support the EE?
Writing Center to help ALL students, including those enrolled in the IB DP
Summer workshop held with EE Coordinator – Mrs. Drysdale – to support students in the process

8. Certificate Students* and Diploma Students*
Diploma Candidate Students
Take one or more HL or SL class
Experience inquiry-based learning
Are encouraged to think independently
Drive their own learning
Have the opportunity to earn college credit in HL courses
Take one class from each of the six groups, 3 at the HL and 3 at the SL
Successfully complete the 3 DP Core components: EE, ToK, CAS
Make connections among all classes and in all disciplines
Participate in a global community
Have the opportunity to earn an IB Diploma in addition to a NYS Diploma

9. IB Examinations* Internal Assessments External Assessments
Designed by IB
Given during class time
Scored by teacher/ Moderated by IB
Designed by IB
Given in May, during exam time
Sent away to be scored by trained IB examiners

10. IB Examinations* Internal Assessments External Assessments Essays
Oral work in languages
Fieldwork in geography
Laboratory work in the sciences
Investigations in mathematics
Artistic performances**
**Taken directly from the IB website
Essays
Structured problems
Short-response questions
Data-response questions
Text-response questions
Case-study questions
Multiple-choice questions – rarely**

11. IB Subjects* Scoring Scale
7 Excellent
6 Very good
5 Good
4 Satisfactory
3 Mediocre
2 Poor
1 Very poor
N No grade

12. How many points are needed to earn an IB Diploma*?
Students must score a minimum total of 12 on the HL exams and 9 on the SL exams
24 points is the minimum needed to earn the IB Diploma
42 points is the highest possible exam score
Up to 3 additional points can be added for good scores on EE/ToK
Students who fail EE/ToK/CAS are not eligible for the Diploma

13. IB and College Credits Generally for HL classes
Similar to advanced placement credit in many cases

14. Examples of college credit for IB
Columbia University: Grants 6 points of credit for HL scores of 6 or higher, provided the score is in a discipline Columbia offers as an undergraduate program
Manhattanville: Diploma students may earn up to 30 semester hour / Certificate students, up to 3 credits, in most cases, for HL scores of 5,6,7
Marist College: HL scores of 5 or better may be granted college credit
NYU: HL scores of 6 or 7 may be considered for credit or placement; typically, 8 semester hours of credit will be awarded for each HL examination that meets NYU’s requirements

15. Examples of college credit for IB
PACE: Credit awarded on a case-by-case basis for HL scores of 5,6,7
Sacred Heart: Students awarded the IB Diploma will be granted the option of Sophomore Standing and will have their IB examinations recorded as transfer credit
University at Albany, SUNY: Students who earn the Diploma with a cumulative score of at least 30 will be awarded 30 credits and enter as a sophomore. In addition, non-Diploma students may earn credit and/or placement for HL courses with a score of 4 or higher.

16. What kind of student will enjoy learning in an IB classroom?
According to the IB* Website, these students Desire to:
think independently and drive their own learning
take part in programmes of education that can lead them to some of the highest ranking universities around the world
become more culturally aware, through the development of a second language
be able to engage with people in an increasingly globalized, rapidly changing world.
What kind of student will enjoy learning in an IB classroom?

17. What kind of student will enjoy learning in an IB class?
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective 

18. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
“Creating inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect . . .”