1. Inquirer: Develop natural Curiosity
Knowledgeable: Acquire in-depth knowledge
Thinker: Apply thinking skills by exercising
initiative
Communicator: Express ideas and information
confidently
Principled: Act with integrity
Open Minded: Appreciate your own culture and the
cultures of others
Caring: Show empathy, compassion and respect
Risk-taker: Approach situations with courage and forethought
Balanced: Harmonize intellectual, physical and emotional well-being
Reflective: Understand your strengths and limitations to support your learning
Are you up for the challenge to build on these attributes you already have?

3. Information Session Grade 9 Students and Parents

4. Welcome Christopher Hall IB Coordinator chall@hrsb.cax:

5. IB Information Session
February 21, Doors open 6:00pm
Presentation starts at 6:30pm
St. FX Faculty
IB Alumni breakout rooms
Engineering
Science
Arts-English, History, Education
Commerce

6. Agenda Introduction to IB Reasons to choose IB
Diploma Prep Courses Offered
The Core CAS
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay

7. Introduction Established in 1968 Centres on learners
Develops effective approaches to teaching and learning
Works within global contexts
Explores significant content

8. Why Would You Choose IB?

9. A Majority of Students Succeed
May 2017
157,488 Candidates
2,666
Pass Rate 78.40
Diploma Point Average Total 29.9
May 2016
149,446 Candidates
2,487 Schools
Pass Rate 79.3%
Diploma Average Point Total 30.0

10. IB Grading Scale 1 to 7 model
Total points awarded 6 courses multiplied by the highest score of 7 is 42 overall points
Total Grade also includes up to 3 points for
Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay (explained in 3 slides)

11. A Majority of Students Succeed

12. US Retention Rates First and Second Year University

13. Scholarships and Transfer Credits
Entrance Scholarships Public School Program (PSP) High 80s and above
IB—32-34 points variable
Transfer Credits—HL Courses scoring 5 or higher may be eligible for university credit
Higher overall grades (PSP or IB) will allow students greater opportunities for entering post secondary institutions.

15. The Core Makes the Difference
CAS—Service Learning can lead to an excellent portfolio
TOK—Engagement in the ways of thinking and seeing the world from another person’s point of view
Extended Essay—Prolonged independent development of a research topic in a field of interest

16. Overall Summary IB students develop:
Time management skills and a strong sense of self-motivation 
A keen interest in civic engagement
Notable academic ability
Strong research and writing skills
Critical thinking abilities
An international outlook. 

17. Year One Starts in Grade 10 Focused on Skill development
Initiates time management development
Connects students to the IB Diploma
Is best treated as a three year plan

18. Diploma Prep Course Offerings at CPA
English 10 Diploma Prep
Mathematics 10 Diploma Prep
-full year 2 credits
Science 10 Diploma Prep
History 10 Diploma Prep
French 10 Diploma Prep
Music Diploma Prep
Bilingual Diploma
Francạis-Immersion 10F
English 10 Diploma Prep
Histoire Ancienne 10F
Mathematiques 10F
-full year 2 credits
Sciences 10F Diploma Prep
Arts Dramatiques 10

19. Diploma Prep Course Offerings at CPA
All DP students will have a Fine Arts choice of Visual Arts, Music, Dance or Drama. As well DP students will take a Physical Education course.

20. The Core—Makes the Difference
CAS—Service Learning can lead to an excellent portfolio
TOK—Engagement in the ways of thinking and seeing the world from another person’s point of view
Extended Essay—Prolonged independent development of a research topic in a field of interest

21. Thank you! Christopher Hall Contact: IB Coordinator chall@hrsb.cax: