1. Information Session September, 2019
IB Diploma Program
Information Session
September, 2019

2. CONTACT INFORMATION
IB Coordinator - Katie Willett
Assistant Principal / CAS Coordinator – Allyson Davis
IB website
IB Express – weekly
Remind 101
Only for students!
Download – DP Program Presentation at

3. Diploma Program Coursework

4. IB Diploma Program Coursework
SUBJECT GROUP
11th GRADE
12th GRADE
GROUP 1: English
English Literature HL1
English Literature HL2
GROUP 2: World Language
French SL1 or SL2, German SL1 or SL2 ,
Latin SL1 or SL2 OR Spanish SL1 or SL2
French SL2 or HL2, German SL2 or HL2,
Latin SL2 or HL2 OR Spanish SL2 or HL2
GROUP 3: Social Studies
(HOTA) History of the Americas HL1
(HOTA) History of the Americas HL2
GROUP 4: Science
Biology HL1, Chemistry HL1 OR Physics HL1
Biology HL2, Chemistry HL2 OR Physics HL2
Env Sys & Societies 1 SL OR
Sports, Exercise & Health 1 SL
Env Sys & Societies 2 SL OR
Sports, Exercise & Health 2 SL
GROUP 5: Math
Studies SL1 or SL2, Math SL1 or SL2
OR Math HL1
Studies SL2, Math SL2, Math HL2 OR
Non-IB Math
GROUP 6: Art / Electives
Note: Visual Art pre-req
Note: SC universities require an Art credit
Visual Art SL1, Visual Art Photo SL1, Film SL1 OR Theatre SL1
Visual Art SL2 or HL2, Visual Art Photo SL2 or HL2, Film SL2 or HL2 OR Theatre SL2 or HL2
IB Elective options:
Bus Mgmt 1, Philosophy SL1 or Psych SL1
IB World Language (2-yr elective)
Sports, Exercise & Health (2-yr elective)
Bus Mgmt 1 or 2, Philosophy SL1 or HL2 OR Psych SL1 or HL2
REQUIREMENT
(TOK) Theory of Knowledge 1
(TOK) Theory of Knowledge 2
ELECTIVE/REQUIREMENT
IB or non-IB / AP Elective
Download – DP Coursework information at

5. Complete CAS requirement AND minimum of 24 points as follows:
IB Diploma Requirements
Complete CAS requirement AND minimum of 24 points as follows:

6. TOK / Extended Essay  Scored 0 - 3 points Extended Essay
Completion of TOK and Extended Essay is a requirement for the IB Diploma
TOK / Extended Essay  Scored points
Extended Essay
Completed within IB Theory of Knowledge
Independent, self-directed, 4,000 word (14-page) research paper
Topic selected from approved IB subject list
Students are supported by an assigned Supervisor (MP Faculty / Staff)
Connect – Link to Extended Essay website posted at

7. #2 - Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)
Completion of CAS is a requirement for the IB Diploma - must span 18 months
Learning Outcomes (pre-approval, reflection & evidence required for each)
Strength & Growth
Challenge & Skills
Initiative & Planning
Commitment & Perseverance
Collaborative Skills
Global Engagement
Ethics of Choices & Action
Interviews with CAS Coordinator (completed via ManageBac)
Start of CAS Program
End of 1st year of CAS Program
End of CAS Program
CAS Project
Collaborative, sequential series of CAS experiences that engage students
Minimum duration of one month from planning to completion
Download - CAS Guideline document at

8. #3 - IB Diploma Exams Diploma Exams  Scored 0 - 7 points
Completion of Diploma Exams is a requirement for the IB Diploma
Diploma Exams  Scored points
Must test in each of the 6 Subject Areas
NO MAKEUP EXAMS
Testing - Option 1
Testing - Option 2
(3) HL exams
Must earn min of 12 points
(4) HL exams
Specify 3 exams for required 12 point min
(3) SL exams
Must earn min of 9 points
(2) SL exams
IB Testing Dates
IB English Orals
December 2 – 20, 2019
IB World Language Orals
March 25 – April 3, 2020
IB Visual Art & Photo Exams
March 23 & 24, 2020
IB Diploma – Written exams
May 1 – 22, 2020
Download – IB Diploma Exam information at

9. Additional information

10. Writing Resource Center
Available during all lunch blocks on given days
Students are scheduled through English / TOK teachers
Project specific small group support:
IB Personal Project
IB Extended Essay
Senior Exits
College Essay workshops to be announced during the year

11. IB Recognition Student Event
IB Class of 2020 Student Recognition Event
Tuesday, June 9, Myers Park Country Club
Distribution of graduation cords
IB Alumni keynote speaker
Diploma Program teacher table hosts
PARENTS: Send baby picture and name of your student to:

12. Questions ?