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

2. SCSD Mission Statement
Mission Statements
IB Mission Statement*
SCSD Mission Statement
Somers Central School District will ignite a passion in each student by engaging students at a personal level to ensure success in a global society.
Our Vision encompasses three fundamental areas, each an important component of the Whole Child —
21st Century Knowledge & Skills
Social-Emotional-Physical Wellness
Global Citizenship
"The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect…”
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.“*

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

4. 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

5. A closer look at the three core components
Tok ee cas

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. What is a Knowledge Question?
To what extent does imagination affect our understanding of history?
Is math a language?
How does prior learning or experience influence our interpretation of art?
Do we need language in order to think?
To what extent is morality dependent on religion?
What role do our senses play in the construction of reality?

8. The other Core Components: 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

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

10. The Six Groups of Classes* and SHS
The Sciences
Environmental Systems and Societies SL
Physics SL
Sports Exercise and Health Science SL
Mathematics
Mathematical Applications SL
Pamoja Online: Mathematical Analysis HL (for double- accelerated DP candidates only)
The Arts
Visual Arts SL
Music SL/HL
Film SL/HL
Dance SL/HL

11. 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

12. 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**

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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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.

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

19. 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 . . .”