1. Washington-Lee High School
IB Information Night

2. GOAL…A PRESENTATION IN 4 PARTS
About the IB Program
What options do I have and how do I chose?
How to prepare for IB
Selection process and lottery

3. About the IB Program at Washington-Lee high school
The IB Program at Washington-Lee High School encourages students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens.

4. Washington-Lee High School An IB World School Since 1996
Authorized in 1996
One of 2,292 DP schools in 140 countries
Member of Mid-Atlantic IB World Schools (IB-MA)

5. IB Diploma Class of 2011

6. Results for 2010-2011 81% diploma pass rate in 2011 (35 of 43)
4.89 average grade obtained by candidates who passed the diploma (4.89 out of 7)
31 average points obtained by candidates who passed the diploma (31 out of 45)
364 students took 737 exams in 30 subject areas
72% students tested scored a 4 or better (4 out of 7)

7. Profile for 2011-2012 59 diploma seniors (12th)
51 anticipated juniors (11th)
541 students enrolled in one or more IB classes (11th-12th)
204 W-L Pre-IB students (9th and 10th)
313 IB transfers (9th-12th)

8. What is so special about IB?
World-wide recognition.
The curriculum and pedagogy of IB programs focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language.
Students are assessed both internally and externally in ways that measure individual performance against stated objectives for each subject.
Ongoing professional development for teachers.

9. The Diploma Program goals provide students with:
A broad and balanced, yet academically demanding, program of study.
The development of critical-thinking and reflective skills.
The development of research skills.
The development of independent learning skills.
The development of intercultural understanding.
A globally recognized university entrance qualification.

10. I-B Program at W-L One of the top 5 IB schools in Virginia
-Washington Post
One of the top 25 IB schools in the U.S.
-Washington Post
Costa Rica exchange
Over 30 subject offerings
Bilingual diploma

12. IB OPTIONS
Option 1: Full Diploma

13. Option 1: Full Diploma
Application required: Students apply in November and December of 10th grade
A two-year course of study
Starts in the Junior year
Focuses on international
mindedness
Core requirements
As I Lay Dying, by William Faulkner

14. CONTENTS: WHAT DOES THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM CURRICULUM CONTAIN?
The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts
Students study concurrently:
three subjects at the high level (240 hours each)
three subjects at the standard level (150 hours each)
all three parts of the core
The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Program.

15. Course Offerings Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
English Literature A HL
Spanish Language and Literature A HL and SL (fluent speakers)
Group 2: Language Acquisition
Spanish B HL and SL
French H HL and SL
Latin HL and SL
Chinese SL*
Arabic SL*
* First teaching in

16. Course Offerings Group 3: Individuals and Societies
History of the Americas/Topics of 20th Century HL and SL
Psychology HL and SL
Philosophy SL
Economics SL
Geography SL
Social and Cultural Anthropology SL and HL
Information Technology in a Global Society SL
Business and Management SL

17. Course Offerings Group 4: Experimental Sciences Group 5: Mathematics
Biology HL
Chemistry HL
Physics SL
Environmental Systems SL
Design Technology SL
Sports, Education and Health Science SL
Group 5: Mathematics
Mathematics SL and HL
Math Studies SL
Computer Science HL

18. Course Offerings Group 6: The Arts Theater HL and SL
Visual Arts HL and SL
Music SL

19. The DIPLOMA CORE
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service
Education outside the classroom
Development of the learner profile

20. Extended Essay (EE) 4,000 words
Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest
Familiarizes students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university

21. Theory of knowledge (TOK)
Interdisciplinary
Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines
Encourages an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

22. Sample diploma schedule #1
IB English HL
IB English HL (1)
IB Latin SL
IB Latin SL (2)
IB HOA HL
IB Topics HL (3)
IB Biology HL
IB Biology HL (4)
IB Math SL
IB Math SL (5)
IB Psychology SL (3)
TOK
Journalism
English
Math
History
Psychology
Biology
Latin
TOK

23. Sample diploma schedule #2
IB English HL
IB English HL (1)
IB Spanish HL
IB Spanish HL (2)
IB HOA HL
IB Topics HL (3)
IB Physics SL
IB Physics SL (4)
IB Math SL (5)
AP Statistics
IB Social Anthropology SL (3/6)
IB Theater SL (extra)
Guitar
TOK
English
Physics
Spanish
Math
History
Social Anthropology
TOK

24. Option 2: Diploma Program courses
IB OPTIONS
Option 2: Diploma Program courses

25. DIPLOMA PROGRAM COURSES “CERTIFICATE STUDENTS”
No application required.
Meet minimum course prerequisites and receive teacher recommendation.
Take one or more IB courses out of the six groups of study as part of their high school program.
Complete internal and external assessments.

26. Parent and teacher perspective
Renee Gorsky, Proud Parent
Matthew Przydzial, IB Mathematics and TOK Instructor

27. How to Prepare for IB

28. Prerequisites for W-L Pre-IB
Strong grades (A’s and B’s) in all subjects.
Spanish, French, Arabic or Chinese II or Latin I in grade 8.
Algebra I or greater in grade 8.
Strong grades (A’s and B’s) in English and History.
Short answer/essay questions.

29. W-L Pre-IB Course of Studies
Intensified English 9
Intensified World History or AP World History
Spanish, French, Arabic or Chinese 3 or Latin 2
Intensified Biology
Geometry or Algebra 2, Intensified
P.E./Health 1
Elective
Intensified English 10
AP Government for 10th graders*
Spanish, French, Arabic, or Chinese 4 or Latin 3
Intensified Chemistry
Algebra 2, Intensified or higher
P.E./Health 2
Elective
* Required course for IB transfers

30. SELECTION PROCESS & LOTTERY

31. W-L PRE-IB RUBRIC 1. Transcript (6th-9th grade) 3 pts. All A’s
1. Transcript (6th-9th grade)
3 pts. All A’s
2 pts. A’s and B’s
1 pt. One or more C’s
0 pts. One or more D’s
2. World Language
3 pts. Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 with “B” or better
2 pts. Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 with one or more C’s
1 pts. Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 with one or more D’s
0 pts. Less than Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 2 or Latin level 1 in 8th grade or Spanish/French/Arabic/Chinese level 3 or Latin level 2 in 9th grade
3. Math
3 pts. Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry (regular or Int.) in 9th with A or better
2pts. Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry (regular or Int.) in 9th with B or better
1 pt. Algebra I or better in 8th (regular or Int.) or Geometry (regular or Int.) in 9th with one or more C’s
0 pts. More than one D or not currently enrolled in Algebra I in 8th or Geometry in 9th

32. W-L PRE-IB RUBRIC CONTINUED
4. English/History
3 pts. All A’s in English and Geography/W. History
2 pts. A’s and B’s in English and Geography/W. History
1 pt. One or more C’s
0 pts. One or more D’s
5. Short Answer Questions
3 pts. Extremely well written
2 pts. Good
1 pt. Below average
0 pts. Poor/Incomplete
Total Score= _____ out of 15
*11 out of 15 is considered qualified

33. Application Deadline – January 20, 2012 (4PM)
The IB Transfer Process
Application Deadline – January 20, 2012 (4PM)
At least one parent or guardian must attend two high school information sessions. A transfer application must be signed by the principal at the end of each meeting.
W-L is only accepting IB transfers. If the number of qualified program transfers exceeds 83 a random double-blind lottery will be conducted by the Superintendent’s office.
Transfers that do not pursue the full diploma must take three IB courses Junior and Senior year. All IB transfers are also required to take AP Government in 10th grade.
Bus transportation is provided for IB transfers that live at least 1.5 miles away.

34. High School Information Sessions
Thu, Nov. 3,
2011
Tue, Dec. 6,
Thu, Jan. 12, 2012
Wakefield High
10 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Washington-Lee High
Yorktown High
H-B Woodlawn
(High School Program)
3 p.m.

35. Rising 9th and 10th grade students
Checklist for Pre-IB Applicants
Rising 9th and 10th grade students
Pre-IB application (all applicants)
APS Pupil Transfer application (transfers only)
Attend TWO High School Information Sessions (transfers only)
Cumulative transcript, including 1st quarter grades
Submit the above information to the IB office by 4 PM on January 20, 2012

36. Checklist for IB Diploma Program Applicants Rising 11th grade students
IB Diploma Program application (all applicants)
APS Pupil Transfer application (transfers only)
Attend TWO High School Information Sessions (transfers only)
Cumulative transcript, including 1st quarter grades (transfers only)
Teacher recommendation forms (Non-WL and transfers only)

37. Please visit the W-L IB website at
Questions
Please visit the W-L IB website at